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May, 2008
 
 
 

12:43 p.m. — Friday, May 9, 2008
Another Baby on the Way!

We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you this announcement: Lily is going to be a big sister!

Baby Belly

And oh yeah, I'm due...uh...tomorrow. As in, tomorrow tomorrow. But Lily was eight days late, so we're not holding our breath just yet. Hopefully, this explains why I've not participated in most of the house projects as of late. I'm not sure why I waited so long to announce the news this time around. Somehow, that's just how it happened.

So if you don't hear from us for a little while, you'll know why ;)

In house-related news, Ryan got the shed put up Saturday and it looks FABULOUS. The only problem is all the photos are stuck on my cell phone, so until we can get them off, you'll just have to take my word for it.


 

1:22 p.m. — Monday, May 11, 2008
Building the Shed

We love our new shed! It's roomy enough for all our junk, and it was a snap (literally) to put together. Ryan got the whole thing up himself in one long afternoon, while Lily and I provided commentary, motivational support, and refills on ice water. Quite essential.

First, he put down and leveled a layer of quarry processed (QP) stone.

Leveling the Area

Then, he edged the bottom of the shed with some of the pavers we took out of the backyard many, many moons ago, filling the middle with more QP stone to the level of the pavers.

Base Ready

Next, he laid the floor and snapped all four pieces together.

Shed Floor

Here I am, modeling the new floor:

Bullet Belly

(I look like I have a bullet in my belly. Or that I'm pushing my sweatshirt out with my hands. Not so, my friends. Not so.)

The front left corner of the shed was the first side panel to go in.

Snap-in Pieces

All of the side panels snapped into the grooves in the floor (see above) — some panels took more convincing than others — and were then screwed to each other.

Screwing 2 Panels Together

The whole shed came in two large boxes. Here's Ryan unloading one of the doors.

Door #1

Here's the shed all set up except for the doors and roof.

Lily with the Drill

By the way, we would never, EVER let our daughter play with power tools. Um. Ever. Seems sharp little shovels are more to her liking, anyway...

Lily with the Spade

Lily with the Spade...Again

Lily Eating the Spade

Mmm, tasty.

Anyway...

Still At It

That shelf running the full length of the back added extra stability. Finally, as it neared nightfall, the shed was done.

Nearing Nighttime

The following day, we loaded it with everything that had been sitting around the yard awaiting the shed's completion. We also put up the rest of the shelving and peg boards that came with the shed for hanging tools and storing small odds and ends. We are so happy to finally have a place to store everything! We still have to bring the bicycles, sports stuff, and other junk up from the basement, but in the meantime, it's just wonderful having a home for my garden tools!



brit from pacific northwest said the following on 05/18/2008 at 15:26:53:
our son has a mini chainsaw...he is still kinda ticked that it doesn't cut anything.."es broken!" he tells his dad....

 

5:00 p.m. — Sunday, May 18, 2008
Our New Addition (Part 2)

Our little Jacob Ryan was born today. He weighed 9lb 5oz and was 21.5" long. He is our perfect little chubby buddy.

Jacob Ryan

Lily, meet your new baby brother:

Lily and Jacob with Daddy

Mama and baby are both home and recovering quite nicely.

Jacob with Mama

What do you think? Any resemblance to baby Lily?



Aaron from Chicago said the following on 05/23/2008 at 19:03:03:
Congrats! :-)

Stephanie from Portland said the following on 05/23/2008 at 22:24:15:
Awwwww! So sweet. :-) Congratulations!

Bill from White Stone, VA said the following on 05/24/2008 at 05:13:19:
Yay! Congratulations!

Susan and Mark from Dallas, Texas said the following on 05/27/2008 at 23:32:13:
Dear Leah: This is a posed photograph. You look so fresh and new, like the college student we met on Rider Campus. Surely you did not just give birth. You are just as gorgeous as ever. Your rosy cheeks, fresh skin and dazzling smile and bright eyes resemble that girl we came to love and cherish.Dearest Leah it pleases me so to write to you and to give glory to the Father for your news. Mark and I are bursting with joy and give thanks to the Lord for this great gift to be reconnected with you, and to see photos of not just one but TWO precious gifts from our Father. Best wishes and congratulations to you AND Ryan. Wow. Wow. Wow. Truly God has been good and faithful to you both. Your two websites are terrific. What detail and beautiful journal entries! Mark and I look forward to checking out the past month's installments and each future month's too. To answer your question...Does this new baby resemble baby Lily? Give us a chance, and we'll post back. I will say, he resembles love. Big kisses all around to you, Ryan and your children. Blessings from our hearts, Susan and MarkYour old InterVarsity Staff workers from Rider "U"!!

 

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