our new cousin

Last night as my kids went to bed, I told them that when they woke up....

they would have a new cousin!!!! 

 :: WOULD YOU LOOK AT HOW ADORABLE HE IS? ::

We are praising the Lord for bringing

Becker William

safely into the world early this morning at

1:20 a.m.

He weighed 8.7 lbs. and was 20.5 in. long.

Mama and baby, Daddy and big sister, are all doing wonderfully!

Sweet Chase is going to grow up REALLY quick,

and she is going to be such an awesome big sister. 

I'm so thankful we were able to be in San Diego when 

she was born..... but it's killing me not to be there now :)

Thankfully, I'll be going week after next for five glorious days

to help John and Heidi.... as she recovers. 

I'm so grateful and thrilled my dear husband is letting me go! 

Thank you, thank you.

About the name:

Becker is Heidi's paternal grandma's maiden name and

William is John's (and my) dad's name.....

AND to top it all off,

today is my dear grandma, Mama Jo's birthday!!!! 

Chase's middle name is after her (Josephine)

and now sweet Becker's birthday will always be a reminder 

of her life as well. 

God is SO good. 

Aunt Anna can't wait to meet you little Beck....

"The LORD bless you and keep you;

the LORD make his face to shine

upon you and be gracious to you;

the LORD lift up his countenance

upon you and give you peace."

Number 6:24-26