"DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE OF EQUATING EASE OR POSSESSIONS WITH HAPPINESS."
Quote from David McCullough, author of John Adams, etc.

David McCullough spoke at BYU graduation a few weeks ago. He made this statement, which has stuck with me ever since. Sometimes this is hard to believe, but I know, as I look around me, it's true. I thought I'd share it with you!

Hudson comes into the world.

This pic of Kaila and Hudson is supposed to be posted down lower in the sequence--but I can't figure out how to move it--so here it it--the first posting of many I'm sure of my new grandson!!!!!



This is near the beginning of a long day of labor for Brooke. Brooke looks like she is about to pop here! Brooke was a trooper and did a fantastic job! I was very impressed. Andy was soooo attentive and patient and sweet. I can tell they are going to be wonderful parents and they help and support each other so well.



Brooke in "labor". Yes, she really is--doesn't she look beautiful?



Brooke in Labor--an epidural made labor much easier.




Us in the waiting room when Brooke and Andy went in for the C-section...waiting, waiting, waiting...

After a long wait and some trauma, he finally arrives! This child has been a long time coming and we are all so excited.























Brooke, Andy and Hudson