The day is here! November 22.
Ezra’s birthday, Maryia’s birthday, and my dad’s birthday too.
Wait wait wait.. Ezra? Our new baby.
Welcome to this crazy world, Ezra.
Below is a photo of the hospital on that morning we arrived (already decked out for Christmas) and then a quick one of my fun bunny suit I got to wear once again. Then an introduction to the little guy!
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We took our time to ensure that we had a name that would suit him.
Ezra – Helper
Judah – literally meaning “thanksgiving” or “praise
How fitting!
We brought along his first stuffy Leo.
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Before it felt like we had time to breathe, we were already being told it was time for us to make our way home. Now we get to go to countless doctors’ appointments with follow-ups for the baby. Let the fun begin.
just Pray
note: this post was published on 12/03/23 but moved the publish date back to the end of November to keep chronological order.