12.03.2011

We're now a family of five


Joseph- "God has added" (Genesis 30:24)
David- "Beloved"

God has added unto our family a beloved son!

Joseph David
November 30th
4lbs. 15 oz.
17.5 in.







Justin opening his birthday presents a few days late, with Joseph at his side.

The brothers share the same birthday!





This is the cradle that Jake slept in when he was a baby.  Justin and Julia also slept in it over a decade ago.

Justin and Julia stayed with friends during our hospital stay and they worked together to create this "welcome home" banner.

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16 comments:

Cheryl said...

CONGRATULATIONS! How cool that Justin got a new brother for his birthday and that they can always have 3 reasons to celebrate! We rejoice with your family :)

Katey said...

what wonderful news! I am so happy that God has brought a new member to your family. you are all truly blessed.

Jen said...

Love, love, love seeing all these wonderful pictures! So precious! What a tiny bundle of joy he is! Beautiful picture of mama and baby! So cute! Enjoy every moment soaking up this goodness! Our whole family is rejoicing with you!

Happy Mama said...

Absolutely beautiful. Almost unbelievable--my heart just swells for you! :) What a blessing.
Rachel

Anna at Joy In Every Step said...

Congratulations on your new little addition to your family! What a wonderful blessing! We are pursuing adding to our family through adoption. It has been a blessing to hear how the Lord has worked in adding to your family in this same way!
Blessing,
Anna

Robin said...

Praise the Lord for His lovingkindnesses! Looking at these pictures makes our hearts melt. We are all so excited and happy for you all. Looking forward to meeting this sweet blessing.
The welcome home banner is darling.
Emily Rose is delighted to share a birthday with your boys.

Crystal said...

<3. Thanks for the new pictures, been hoping for some! I'm with Robin, I had tears well up looking at the pictures, especially the one of Jake napping with Joseph. It is a beautiful picture of belonging, being cherished by his father. Enjoy these first amazing weeks. Looking forward to meeting little Joseph, as God allows.

Crystal Ison

Jacqueline @ Deeprootsathome.com said...

Oh, what a mirroring of the Father's love for us as Jake wraps his strong protecting arms around Joseph! Our hearts are full of rejoicing and thankfulness at what the Lord has done! Thank you for sharing these precious pictures with everyone :) We will miss you during this bonding time, and count it a privilege to pray.

Linda said...

Oh Jessica, I'm rejoicing with you over God's gift of your new son! He is so good! Blessings to you and your beautiful family!

JR said...

I am so happy for your family! What a beautiful little boy, with a wonderful name.
Congratulations!
Jen

Brent and Mel said...
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Brent and Mel said...

Jessica, those pictures are precious. I am so, so happy for your entire family! Looking through your pictures brought tears to my eyes. God is so good!!!

Barbara said...

Congratulations for the new arrival! You are a lovely family!

Jacqueline said...

Jessica, I would love it if you could add the post on Joseph David coming on 'EOA' Wednesday if you can :) I would love people to see how the Lord works making it possible to bring a little one into a home! this is very neat!! Blessings in the name of the Lord!!

Jacqueline @ Deeprootsathome.com said...

Jessica, I am so glad you shared this! I just know it will be a blessing to many :) Showing what God can do...He wastes nothing, and His timing is perfect. The pictures are such a reflection of the willingness to receive us when we were helpless and weak! Praise God!

Amy @ Homestead Revival said...

Oh, Jessica! I have tears in my eyes! What a blessing!!!! Congratulations! (And thanks for letting me know).