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Griffin will be two weeks tomorrow. Crazy how fast time goes. We already can’t imagine life without him. And talk about a good baby…he is pretty much perfect. Good sleeper, good eater, and pretty laid back. A mama’s dream. Here are some highlights from Griffin’s first week.
{Birthday} Griffin James born September 20th at 4:13 in the afternoon.
{Day One} Spent the day hanging out in the hospital. Lots of visitors to welcome Baby Griffin. 
{Day Two} Home from the hospital. So glad to all be together. Grammy stayed the night to help.
{Day Three} Sleeping so good at night…three to four hours at a time. Auntie Anne stayed to help.
{Day Four} Official due date. So glad you are already here! Auntie Anne stayed again.
{Day Five} Backseat buddies. Off to church for the first time as a family of four!
{Day Six} First full day at home…just mama and the boys. We survived!
{Day Seven} One week old. Hanging with your brother outside. Weight check today – 8 lbs 4 oz
And of course we can’t forget Levi. Here is what he has been up to since Griffin came home.
1. Checking the beans on his four wheeler. Just like daddy.
2. Sidewalk chalk on the porch.
3. Waiting anxiously for daddy to get home from work.
4. Cheeseburgers outside. Levi’s request for lunch.
1. Staying up way too late thanks to Baby Brother.
2. Riding the barrel train. He could have stayed on this all. day. long.
3. So much fun at the Country Fair.
4. Watching football with Daddy and Griffin. 
A new favorite past time (and bedtime stalling technique).

We are slowly figuring out a new schedule and trying to be flexible all at the same time…because is it really possible to have a schedule with a newborn?? Thanks for all your prayers and encouragement!

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  • The Farmers - This makes me smile.ReplyCancel

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  • Carol - 2 beautiful little boys–congratulations on your new blessing!ReplyCancel

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  • Holt - Congrats – Griffin is so sweet! Love his name as well. Enjoy your time with your sweet boys. Thanks for sharing pics with us!ReplyCancel

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  • Laura D - Pure love! Levi and Griffin are such handsome little boys. Prayers for you and your family as you settle into another “new normal.”ReplyCancel

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  • Selena - Oh, Jess, he is such a beautiful baby. And Levi looks like such a big brother… isn’t it funny how “big” they seem when you bring the newborn baby home?! I couldn’t believe it. 🙂

    You look pretty, too, by the way. 🙂 Congratulations, once again… I am always so excited to see a posting from you; it’s like opening a virtual gift each time I read your postings. Enjoy the week and hopefully you are enjoying the same fall weather that we are here in Central Missouri.

    May God continue to bless your sweet, sweet family.ReplyCancel

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  • Faith - aw sweet pic of you and your boys! great pics all around, really!ReplyCancel

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  • Cassie - He is just PRECIOUS, Jess! Congrats to you all!ReplyCancel

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  • Lacie and Stephen - I LOVE the updates on new Baby Brother, Griffin! Love his name and like others have commented before me, he looks a bit like Cora. What a beautiful family! So happy for you and can’t wait until my little boy gets here!ReplyCancel

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  • This is the day! - So adorable!!! Griffin is precious and I love his name! Congrats!
    Levi looks like a great big brother!ReplyCancel

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  • Tara - such sweet boys. love that last picture!ReplyCancel

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  • Jill - What a sweet sweet family you have Jess. Seriously, such a joy. And I love the name Griffin. It’s very unique and perfect for your little boy!

    Love the pictures from his first week. What an exciting time for you all.ReplyCancel

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  • Ashlee - He is such a doll baby!! Congratulations!ReplyCancel

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  • Nancy - He looks like Levi to me ~ does he to you?
    PRECIOUS. Can’t believe it has been 2 weeks already!!
    They are adorable!ReplyCancel

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  • Anne588 - Precious boys! Has Levi adjusted to having a baby brother a little better by now?ReplyCancel

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  • The Mershawn's - That’s priceless. My 2nd born was the same way:). Great sleeper & eater. And happy. Makes things so nice. Your boys are precious. Way to be a great big brother, eating cheeseburgers & staying up late Levi;)!!ReplyCancel

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  • Kelly Ford - Oh how beautiful 🙂 I’m so glad he’s doing well! And trust me, i’m a BIG schedule person (i have done babywise with both of my children and loooove it) but EVEN I dont start a schedule until about a month old, for sure nothing for the first two weeks 🙂 Just soak em up!ReplyCancel

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  • Kimberly - So precious … reminds me of my life 29 years ago … enjoy those sweet boys 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Melanie - Precious pictures….Precious family!ReplyCancel

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  • SaffaKate - What a beautifully HANDSOME baby you are blessed with.
    I love that Levi is acting like a mini farmer like his daddy and checks the beans. So sweet!ReplyCancel

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  • BriBedell - So, so, beautiful 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • { J } - There’s nothing like the feeling of holding two of your children at the same time – one arm around each. Your heart (and lap) can’t get much fuller. Glad you’ve finally gotten the chance to do so.ReplyCancel

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  • Meggie - Love all the sweet pictures of your boys! We’re trying to figure out a schedule too and the 1 month mark for us was today! (By the way, I’m so impressed that you were on your own with both boys on day 6… it took me a couple of weeks before I was ready for that!)ReplyCancel

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  • Melissa - So happy to read that things are going well. The boys are adorable 🙂 You’re looking very pretty, too! Thanks for sharing pictures!ReplyCancel

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  • songskatesang - Praying for you, Jess! Hugs to you!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - You can definitely have a schedule with a newborn. You just need to stick to it.ReplyCancel

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  • Shawn - These are beautiful, exhausting, exhilarating days, Jess. What gorgeous boys you have. Thinking of you as you adjust to your new normal with one mommy and two little ones. I pray the Lord would be very close to you all.ReplyCancel

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  • Sara - Oh, how sweet! So glad the adjustment for all f you is going well!ReplyCancel

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  • Ashley - I just had to comment. Someone shared your blog with me today. Last July we lost our only child at the time, Preslee, in a drowning accident. This summer we also had a little boy. I just wanted to send my love, from a mom who understands many of the things you are going through. Both of your kids are adorable 🙂

    Love,
    Ashley SullengerReplyCancel

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  • Holli Taylor - So tomorrow I’m being induced…waiting for that really “real” post about the reality of becoming a big brother. Levi seems to be handling it well through picture-speak! Grif is precious.ReplyCancel

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  • Stef - loving the pics!! I cried when I saw the one of your husband with the boys and then the one of you with them. priceless.ReplyCancel

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  • Kristin Stegent - Griffin is just precious! Two really adorable little boys! 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Jess – Sounds (and looks) like everyone is doing great! Griffin and Levi are so lucky to have you for their mommy! 🙂 LisaReplyCancel

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  • Tara Long - So so sweet! I really can’t get over what a beautiful family you have. And what a beautiful person you are.

    This makes me REALLY want #3… just working on getting hubby onboard. 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Rob - So precious!

    Love, KatieReplyCancel

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  • Aimee - So cute.ReplyCancel

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  • Maria - So happy for you! I have 2 sweet boys, too, but they are now 11 and 9 years old. I wish you happy, peaceful days!ReplyCancel

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  • Nicole - What a beautiful family you have! Thank you for sharing your boys’ first week together with us. 🙂 I had to laugh at the ‘new bedtime stalling technique’ (watching football with daddy). Let me just tell you…that will only get worse (or better, depending on your point of view). My 7 yr old son now stays up waaay too late on Saturdays to watch football with my husband. They both love it so much, I find it hard to crack the whip when bedtime comes. 🙂 Enjoy your boys!ReplyCancel

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  • Allison - Loving the updates & glad you guys are adjusting well! Baby #2 will be coming home with us in about a month so I’m anxious to see how my son does also!

    Griffin is a doll & I love the name!!ReplyCancel

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  • linda - Congratulations on your new baby boy….he is beautiful and I love his name!! Levi is just too cute for words! I hope it’s ok to say this….Griffin looks so much like Cora’s pictures….they both look like their daddy.ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - So happy for you that your transition has been smooth and wonderful. You truly have a beautiful family!!!ReplyCancel

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  • sassy - wow! what a week! PLEASE tell how you did the collage at the top! (someday!)ReplyCancel

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  • The Schilling's from Cimarron - CONGRATS!!!!! WE are soooo excited for u all! What a sweetie! LEVI looks sooo big now!:) hope all is well with u and we miss u bunches! Take care and give all 3 boys a hug from us!:)
    love u….
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  • Mindy M. Harris - at church on day 5?!? how do you all do that? griffin is gorgeous. both he and levi are just too cute for words. happy to hear all is going well.ReplyCancel

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  • Nan - I haven’t been here in months and just remembered before popping over that you were pregnant and lo and behold… a baby has just arrived! Congratulations! He is beautiful. God bless!ReplyCancel

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  • Daddy by Default - These shots are amazing. What camera are you using and do you edit afterwards in software? Just wondering. -CraigReplyCancel

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  • The Smiths - I wanted to just say I spent the last hour reading your blog. You are such a strong family and God knew that when He created your family. Just all the scriptures you list for encouragement. You truly are a woman or God! Congratualtions on your babies and I will keep your family in my prayers! Ashleigh SmithReplyCancel

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  • The Smiths - I just got done reading your amazing story about your family! You are such a strong woman to be able to share your struggles and praises with the world. I am praying for your family. God knows you are a strong woman and I am so encouraged by you! Thank you for your posts and congratulations!
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  • Anonymous - I’ve followed your blog for a couple of years now– I had my 2nd son on Sept. 16th so now I love getting to read about someone with a baby boy the same age as mine. It’s nice to see that a lot of us are going through the emotions and changes of a 2nd baby in the house. My older son is 3.5 yrs old. And, to feel normal about all of it! Keep posting and I’ll keep following to compare our boys! I just hope Griffin isn’t sleeping 12 hours at 6 weeks old and I’m still up every few hours! 😉 😉ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Griffin is adorable! I’m so happy for you and Joel!
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  • Lexie Loo, Little Lily, and Dylan Too! - Sweet pictures of your boys! They are both adorable!ReplyCancel

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  • Jamie - I just came across your blog. You have a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing your heart.ReplyCancel

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There are many moments that I wonder how our days would be different if there were two little kiddos running around my house as we welcomed Baby Brother into our family. I wonder how different things would be if Levi had to take on the role of little brother instead of only knowing what it is like to be the oldest child…and now big brother. I wonder how my sweet and serious little girl would have interacted with my silly and ornery little boy. And I wonder how she would have responded to a new baby coming home. I think it is okay to wonder. Cora will always be one of the siblings after all. But when I dwell on “what should have been” it makes me so sad. So sad for Levi and the relationship with his sister that he has been missing out on. So sad that our family will never be whole here on earth. So sad that all my babies aren’t here…together. I have had to grieve all of those “should have been” things, but I am learning that I can’t dwell there. That wasn’t God’s plan for my family. When I start focusing on what “should have been” I am often reminded of these words that the Lord pressed deep on my heart at the Respite Retreat: invest in the living.
Levi has been my only child here on earth for the past 20 months. And now I am the mama of two boys. I can choose to dwell on “what should have been” or I can invest in these little boys that the Lord has entrusted to me. What a gift they each are. The Lord has used Levi’s little life to restore our joy in so many ways. He has brought noise and laughter to our house again. And in many ways his being our “only child” has been a gift. I treasure the time that we have had together, just us. And now the Lord is using Griffin to remind me of the life that God continues to bring to my family even in the face of death. A reminder of His continued faithfulness through both sorrow and joy.
I have only known what it is like to have one child at a time. So, this transition of going from one to two kids has brought on some big emotions for me. I have longed for the day when I could see my kids together. I dreamed that Levi would love Baby Brother the second he laid eyes on him. While I still treasure that moment when I first saw my two boys together in the same room…that is not exactly what happened. In fact, Levi was so out of sorts the first time he came to the hospital that I didn’t even really think to take any pictures. I was too overwhelmed. Levi wouldn’t even come see me. He started crying when they put him on my bed. I think the hospital bed and the IVs scared him. And then it was time to meet Griffin. They put Griffin in his lap and he pushed him away and said “done now”. Those are words we have heard quite frequently lately. 🙂 Levi was definitely not himself and he didn’t stay at the hospital long. I knew that probably could happen, but man it is hard to see your baby not acting like himself.
Levi came back the next day and did much better. I wasn’t hooked up to the IV anymore but he still didn’t really want to sit with me on the bed. He preferred to look from a distance.
He was much more interested in Griffin though. Griffin often has his little fists clinched and every time Levi notices it he tries to give him a bump (fist bump). So cute.
He leans in to give him kisses, but usually doesn’t actually kiss him. It is more of an air kiss. 🙂
We had a little gift for Levi at the hospital from Griffin. Levi loves his soccer ball and whenever you ask him who it is from he says “Baby Griffin”. I love hearing him say his brother’s name.
We even got Levi to sit still long enough to hold his baby brother the second day. 
He is very interested in Griffin’s paci and gently pushing shoving it in his mouth whenever he can. Amazingly, he has only tried to put it in his own mouth once. He always says it is “baby’s paci”. Thank goodness taking away Levi’s paci didn’t backfire on us!
So here are my boys together. Love. It has been a hard transition for Levi to not be the only one at home anymore. And it has been a little hard on his mama’s heart to see him not acting like himself and not lovin’ on his mama like he usually does. But we all are transitioning. Each day has been a little better and I think Levi is almost back to himself. So glad. 
So here we are. Another transition that we made it through. Two sweet babies at home now. 
I can’t wait to invest my days in raising my two boys.
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  • Ingrid @ thesunnyside.me - tears streaming down my face…so very beautiful!
    your boys are just so sweet…ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - I can almost empathize, but in a different way. I had twins the first time, so never knew what having one really was about! When our twins were 3 1/2 we welcomed baby sister into our lives, but our son had a similar reaction to Levi’s, only magnified by a thousand. We don’t know why, but his little sister’s birth and my hospital stay, triggered something in my little boy and he became severely autistic. So, my days with my newest baby girl were tempered by grief because I had suddenly lost my sweet boy. God and time healed us and now the twins are 9 and baby sister is 5. In the last year I have finally felt we have become the family God meant us to be, not the ideal family I had always pictured. I will be praying for your family during this time because I know it will be wonderful, yet bittersweet.ReplyCancel

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  • Lora - Transitions are rough. Hang in there – we had a very traumatic birth experience and since I made it out with a healthy baby, I had a lot of guilt for feeling so frustrated and bitter about the first 2 weeks of my baby’s life, the transition to motherhood with a sick baby was not what I had imagined or prepared myself for. He’ll love showing big brother around soon!ReplyCancel

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  • The Hun Fam 5 - It is all going to be GREAT! Those two boys will be the best of friends, and your days are going to be filled with laughter, joy, and exhaustion!! : ) Keep depending on the good Lord for all of your worries. He will guide you through. May God Bless your beautiful family.

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  • Melanie - Oh Jess, your post is so sweet! Thank you (as always) for sharing your wonderful family with us. Levi’s reaction to you and Griffin in the hospital reminded me of my daughter Alyssa. She was three years old when Luca was born and when my husband brought her to the hospital she acted like a “wild child”. When we got home, she was naughty and acted out (which was so unlike her) and it broke my heart. Thankfully, she gradually warmed up to Luca and went back to being my little sweetie. 🙂 Alyssa is thirteen years old now and is still a sweetheart and is her little brother’s biggest fan. Love you to all!ReplyCancel

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  • skitkat19 - congratulations, jess! griffin is precious – and levi will adjust in his own time! hang in there and remember that you have many friends you have never even met who are praying for your sweet little family. 🙂 hey, what does griffin’s name mean, by the way?ReplyCancel

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  • AllTheKingsBlessings - I don’t know your grief, I can’t even imagine. So happy for you though, that God has blessed you with your third baby, a wonderful addition to your family!
    I had the hardest time going from one child to two, harder than the addition of three, four, five or six! I think it was the guilt of not having ALL my time for my oldest daughter only. I had to nurse the baby, or change her, or whatever else she needed, so my time was split in half. I love how God gives us exactly what we need at exactly the time we need it though, and we made it through. As you will so gracefully do, like you do everything else! May God continue to bless your dear family. 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Bethany - God is going to richly bless your investment! Thanks for the reminder and sharing these sweet pictures.

    It’s so hard the first time. And sometimes the second and third to watch the oldest become oldest to more. The baby become the middle. But then life smooths out and you watch beautiful friendships and secret relationships unfold. Hang in there!

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  • meg - My oldest is almost 2 1/2 and our second is 9 months, and I look back at the first month as just a constant transition — and you’ll look back on these posts one day and probably not remember it nearly as bad as it was. 🙂 Our minds have a great way of blocking that out I think. I have no advice on your grief and all I can say is I pray for you and I imagine that I would feel exactly what you write. I always “get” everything you’re going through (as much as I can without experiencing it myself of course) but as a mommy who recently transitioned into two babies, I promise it gets so much easier and so much more fun! I’m sure you know that, but I remember the first couple of weeks of adjusting and I just had to let you know that I understand!! It’s hard but wonderful — frustrating but perfect. To add grief to that must feel impossible to describe, but I hope the joy of your two boys outweighs the sadness. God bless!!ReplyCancel

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  • Kelly Ford - How incredible 🙂 My husband and I have lost 2 babies to miscarriage and now have 2 babies and I often wonder what our “whole” family will look like in heaven 🙂 Not the same as what you’ve been through AT ALL. Not even close. But i share the interest in seeing our family complete one day.

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  • Tara Long - So cute. I also have two boys. Mine are 21 months apart. My oldest is going to be turning 3 this next month and the baby is 14 months. We are still getting adjusted… It is a hard transition, but so wonderful as well. I love seeing my boys together. My oldest is also one of those that suddenly changed when we brought brother home. It breaks my heart to think about it and it’s hard not to feel guilty sometimes. He was a super sweet easy going angel baby and then when baby brother came along he snapped and has been horribly angry and defiant ever since. ( he does have occasional sweet moments still of course). We are trying harder to give him extra love and remember how our heavenly father would react when he is being especially difficult. Even though we haven’t had that kind of transition of brotherly love I’d thought we’d have it is slowly getting better and as the little one becomes more of a “friend” as he learns to interact better, I can see they just really might be good friends. Everyday gets a little better.
    I guess that’s all I’m really trying to say. Everyday will get better, and I know a little how you feel too.
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  • Paula - his reactions are normal.. he will process it and be fine.. you can already see he is accepting baby brother Griffin.. the fist bump is the cutest!! what he does with Uncle Owen, right? so so sweet! My daughters are 2 years apart.. I went thru similar experiences when my youngest was born.. in no time Kerry was being mama to Stephanie and they are close to this day.. Wait and see the change once Griffin can acknowledge and react to Levi.. that’s when the real fun starts! enjoy every moment.. I know you know how fast they grow! I love the updates.. the pictures are absolutely precious!! <3 to you all! ...Paula...ReplyCancel

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  • Meghan - Loved reading this. What a crazy and joyous time all at once. Can’t even imagine all of the emotions you’re experiencing these days. All three of your children are beautiful Jess and so are you. Thanks for sharing your heart.ReplyCancel

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  • Vera - First of all, my heart breaks for you, and I can only imagine how hard every milestone in your family’s life is without sweet Cora.

    But I loved reading about your boys together, because my 20 month old Henry is about to meet HIS baby brother any day and I have NO idea how it’s going to go… we’ll see! I’m excited and nervous!!ReplyCancel

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  • Laura Ann - I have followed your blog since sweet Cora was little, but seldom comment. When I read this tonight I knew I had to comment.

    My kiddos (now 4 and 2.5) were born 20 months apart and it was hard. I know that sadness first hand about being worried about your older child and knowing they are not themself.

    I remember Emma coming to the hospital and she was in SHOCK and the stress was seen on her face for weeks to come after Gavin came home.

    Things did not return to normal with my older chld for 3 weeeks after the baby was born and I remember praying daily for her to be okay.

    I look back on pictures now and am blown away by what a baby she truly was as the time of her brothers birth, but at the time thought she was so big.

    You can do it and it is so worth it once they get older. Mine are inseperable these days and are so super close. They are the best of friends and love each other like crazy.

    I love Griffin’s name and he looks so much like Cora to me.

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  • Nancy - They are both so precious. What a sweet post. You write so well & have amazing faith. Keep blogging because you teach, inspire & share wonderful reminders to us & I know how much I appreciate that & I’m sure others do! Enjoy your 2 boys!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Jenae - We had an almost identical experience when our Big and Little Brothers (22 months apart) met for the first time…I was so disappointed that it wasn’t at all like I pictured it. But then I remembered that nothing ever seems to go as planned and God normally far exceeds my expectations in the long run. The relationship between my boys is no exception…they are absolute best friends now and LOVE being together!ReplyCancel

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  • Lindsay - I have three little boys (3.5, 2.5 and 9 months) and the older two are best buddies. Tonight I got to sit and listen to them talk and play with each other and just laugh with each other over something that was so silly. It blesses my heart to think of them growing up and having each other. No matter what friends come in and out of their lives, they will always be brothers! Praying for your heart to be comforted tonight!!ReplyCancel

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  • Auntie Mip - Sweet Jess,

    Your big boy will soon fall madly in love with your little boy. Time is another gift the Lord has for you. Time to get to know your boys as brothers. Time for Levi to learn how to be a brother. Time to become a family of four.

    True story…my older brother died when I was about Levi’s age, a few months older than him.mmabout 2 years after we lost or David to leukemia Greg came along. I was the youngest until Greg and was.not.amused! One night when my parents had several couples over for dinner I was particularly irritated by Greg and all his cute, attention seeking baby ways. I marched myself right into the finding room during dinner and asked my mama all too loudly, “if David hadn’t gone to heaven would you and daddy have had Greg…he is not fun!”. Can you imagine? I am still paying for that one.

    God bless Levi and Griffin, God bless the Macs!ReplyCancel

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  • Stef - Jess, this post meant so much to my heart right now. I’m pregnant again (7th pregnancy, 4th child) and I’m dealing with a lot of those “the way things should have been” thoughts and needing to focus on what’s true and real and present. Your situation is much different than mine because Cora was alive and part of your family for so long. My babies went to be with Jesus before we got to meet them outside the womb.
    This was a good and timely reminder for me.

    Thank you.
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  • Jennifer - I so needed to read this today. I have so struggled with the “what should have been” today. Thank you for the reminder of His faithfulness. Sometimes our plans are not the Lords. Griffin is precious and I’m sure in no time Levi will be back to normal. Congrats.ReplyCancel

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  • waiting - Your writing is so beautiful! I don’t think anyone’s “big brother meets little brother” story is what they had anticipated:) My older son was 7 1/2 when his little brother was born. I was so worried about how he would react to not being the only child/baby anymore. He has done beautifully. He loved him so much from day one. NOW he aggravates the daylights out of him on a regular basis. ARGGH! Also, don’t forget…Levi is approaching 2, so those unfortunate “terrible 2’s” are upon you. Some of his “acting out” (if he even has any) could be due to that in the months to come! They could NOT be ANY cuter!!! Congratulations again!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Praying for you during this transition Jess!ReplyCancel

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  • Jamie Bahr - My heart goes out to you. My oldest child had a very similar reaction at the hospital to her baby brother. I even remember “mourning” the focused time I had with even before I had baby number two. The transition was rough, but if it helps, I had completely forgotten about it until now 🙂 Now my oldest shares my attention with three younger siblings…she’s had to learn to share big time!ReplyCancel

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  • Sarah - wow. just wow. This post was just so beautiful and honest. Thank you for sharing, for always being real.
    I’m glad Levi is returning to his old self, and so good to hear the paci thing isn’t an issue.ReplyCancel

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  • Allen and Debby Graber - We had Jill “give” Josh a little car and I think it helped him sort of lke her for that. One day they will be such buds!ReplyCancel

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  • Mum2twopreciousgifts - Jess, it took TEN (10!) days before Georgia, then aged 3-1/2, would come near me or her little brother. That was 5 years ago now and I still remember my absolute crushing disappointment that our attempt to have a family photo of the FOUR of us together resulted in. I think I cried more than the tantruming 3-1/2 year old!! Levi will get there in time. And I continue my prayers for great health, sleep and ten sets of hands for you and Joel at this time. God Bless. Michelle from Australia.ReplyCancel

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  • Mindy Harris - the picture of levi holding griffin just melts my heart!! eeee! amazing. i can relate about levi not being himself for a wee bit. that’s how wilder was with story and we all just struggled with the new lifestyle. time makes it better.ReplyCancel

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  • Erica - oh this post made me cry. probably because i am right there. literally. i just gave birth to my 3rd son 2 days after you had griffin (which, i was a little jealous, because i was due before you. ha! mine came a week overdue). looking at levi reminds me of my middle son and every way that levi reacted is how nolan reacted to his new brother. so i’m right there with you… transitioning yet SO blessed. i’m so happy for your family and new sweet griffin!ReplyCancel

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  • Mr Lonely - walking here with a smile. take care.. have a nice day ~ =D

    Regards,
    http://www.lonelyreload.com (A Growing Teenager Diary) ..ReplyCancel

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  • Sue - What a lovely post. Levi will settle down before you know it and in next to no time the two of them will be running a storm around your feet. Such beautiful blessings. And it’s so wonderful to see how positive you are through such testing times.

    Congratulations and well done to you both!

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  • Sam - Dearest Jess
    Those are beautiful pictures of your two little boys. I got a lump in my throat looking at them. You have got so much love and happiness ahead of you!
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  • Carla - I wish there were like buttons on the comments because some of the above comments made me smile so much 🙂 The first few weeks can be really really hard with two. It seems you never can have enough time or arms for the two, but then like others have said, you get into a rhythm and, crazy and all as it is to imagine it now, Levi won’t even remember what it was like to be an only child.We had some rough times at the start but now, My two are so close that when I want to take one off somewhere, thinking it will be a treat to go off with mammy on our own, they won’t go without the other!!
    I can’t imagine how much your heart aches for your darling Cora and how difficult it must be to cope with the sadness at such a emotional time. My admiration for how positive and not-bitter you come across is huge. Be very gentle on yourself, just focus on yourself and your two sweet little boys these days, forget the housework and the outside world for a while and just take it really easy. Before you know it, they will be best buddies, chasing each other around the house 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • DianeTaylor - You sure know how to make a 52 year old grown woman cry big tears – wow. I only have one son (I lost 3 other babies before I had my miracle boy) so I don’t know what it is like to have two. I think you painted the perfect picture that it may not always BE perfect – but in time — God’s time — it will.
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  • Meggie - So sweet! We are still transitioning as well. My 2.5 year old wasn’t exactly thrilled with his new little brother at first either, and it was really hard for me not to feel guilty and sad. But, “Baby Austin” will be 1 month old on Monday and each day is getting a little more normal and my big boy is getting a little more adjusted. I think he’s just about there! I’ve said it before, but I’m excited we’ll be going through this season together of raising 2 boys. =)ReplyCancel

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  • thesummerchronicles - We lost our 7 year old son in 2007 and have since added two more little ones…each time we had another child, I struggled with those same emotions. Knowing you’ll never have that true family photo or hold ALL your babies here on earth in an overwhelming feeling.

    Maybe it’s silly, but one thing we did was put our last family photo and a recent family photo side by side on a wall…a gentle reminder of what our family once looked like and what it is today.ReplyCancel

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  • Leatha - I have thoroughly enjoyed reading about your journey with motherhood. God is so good! Your blog is one that I go to everyday for updates. I love the fact that you want to include God in all that you do. It’s encouraging to read. I’m also so grateful that you are so transparent. It has encouraged me to be the same in my walk with Jesus. Thank you for sharing your life’s journey in your blog. Cora, Levi and Griffin are blessed to have you as their Momma:) I’m praying for the transition of a adding a new person to your family.:)ReplyCancel

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  • Sarah - When my daughter was born I thought my boys would be so excited to have a little sister-especially since they had been saying a girl the whole time I was pregnant (we didn’t find out what we were having) but then Katie was born and my boys came in the room and wanted nothing to do with me or her. It was hard but now Katie is 14 months old and her big brothers love her so much! I know you will love having two boys and it is so fun to watch them interact with each other the older they get. My boys are best friends (most of the time!) and I love watching them with each other!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - I had the same thing happen. My third was so attached to me before # 4 and when she came to see us at the hospital, she wouldn’t even come by me. It may be rough for a couple weeks, but Levi will get better and he and Griffin will be best friends!
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  • McKenzie - You brought tears to my eyes and as always strength to my heart. My 2nd little guy will here in about a month and my Jaxson will turn 3 next weekend! I am terrified that he won’t want to be my sweet Momma’s boy anymore. He’s been the only child for so long!
    Thank you for the good idea about the gift from baby brother…I think that would really help us too.
    Your boys are so beautiful and I look forward to more updates about how their relationship develops.ReplyCancel

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  • Kristin Stegent - Wow…I cannot imagine all the emotions there, and the constant reminders and thoughts of what should have been. Your boys are so precious, I just loved seeing them together!ReplyCancel

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  • Whitney - Your boys are just beautiful (just like Cora!). I had triplets the first time around and had our surprise baby in March. It took about 3 months to feel like we were in a routine and the kids weren’t acting out in response to having a baby in the house. It is challenging but you are doing great – it will get better.ReplyCancel

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  • Mansi - Wish you & your family all the good wishes & patience to get through this transition phase.

    I have a 3.3 years old girl & at times, I wish to have another baby but really scared to think from her part & feel a bit scared to witness the transition phase.

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  • Tara - i loved your post invest in the living. loved it! and your boys are absolutely precious! loved the picture of levi holding griffin. so so sweet. and i bet before long levi will be back to his mama-lovin’ self … you know that they can’t be without a little mama love for too long! ♥ transistions are tough though. praying that it gets easier.ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Your babies are just precious! Enjoy them! My daughter is 15 and my son is 13. My dad always told me to enjoy everything because they grow up so quickly. They do. Even the times that seem frustrating and never-ending do get better and fade in your memory. The words to this country song always get me…. “You’re gonna miss this. You’re gonna want this back. You’re gonna wish these days hadn’t gone by so fast.” Just enjoy them! 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • LisaE - Beautiful. I dream of having babies one day; perhaps one day my husband and I will be blessed like that. I know you must miss Cora desperately, though. As a big sister, I know how fun it was to have little brothers. My brothers are about the same age difference that your boys are, and they became best friends. Thanks for sharing, and I love your blog.ReplyCancel

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  • The Moffats - Sweet post, Jess. Tears just thinking of what “should have been” and wondering what sweet Cora would think of two brothers…but also thankful for the blessings and faithfulness that God has continued to bring. Levi will love his brother in no time. Praying for your heart as you continue to transition and for Levi to get back to his sweet ornery self 🙂 Can’t wait to love on you all!!ReplyCancel

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  • Lauren - I love it, what sweet pictures!! My favorite picture ever is the first picture we took of our two boys together. Such a moment in time! I had tears reading those first paragraphs. I know your pain, in a different way. Our oldest son is severely disabled. Will never walk, talk, or ever understand life as we know it. I still grieve that our youngest son will never have a “normal” brother that will run and play with him. It was a hard adjustment bringing our new baby home because I didn’t have a jealous toddler, but a toddler who hadn’t a clue that there was even a baby around. A sweet boy that would never be able to enjoy having a baby brother. It was heartbreaking. But I realized, this is God’s plan, He gave us such an incredible, special little boy for a reason. I know my life doesn’t compare to yours in some ways, but in many it does. I always will wonder what life would have been like if Truitt were healthy. This isn’t the way we envisioned parenthood, and it sometimes feels so cruel. I learned to let go of trying to control an uncontrollable situation. There are many blessings in our lives, it just is harder to see them sometimes. I hope your days get better, and you heart less heavy. You are so blessed by those sweet boys! Enjoy every second 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Melissa Joy - Oh Jess, this had me in tears. My mom called me last night and asked if I read your newest post. She said, “you could have written it yourself.” And she’s right. So true.
    When you said: “And now I am the mama of two boys. I can choose to dwell on “what should have been” or I can invest in these little boys that the Lord has entrusted to me. What a gift they each are.” ~ that really hit home for me. Thank you. Our one living son is nearly 3 1/2, and we are hoping to welcome his newest little brother into our arms in nine weeks. But these boys have seven siblings in heaven, and I forever wonder about the “would have beens.” But I can’t dwell there. I am praying for grace to focus on these boys God has graciously allowed to live on earth.
    Like you, I don’t know what to expect transitioning from one to two living children ~ because most of my children live in heaven. But I am eager to jump into that new phase, and am so thankful for the wisdom God is imparting to me through you and your honest heart that you share with us here.
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  • The Mershawn's - It will get better for Levi. And for you. You are so wise & keep things in such a great perspective. I’m sure it’s what you have to do, but I’m so glad the Lord has given you such a tremendous ability to do that. Keep hanging on…before long, you’re going to have to keep all eyes on those brothers, who will be great friends!ReplyCancel

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  • Melinda - Beautiful, thank you for sharing with us.

    My oldest was just over 2.5 when my youngest was born, and he had a hard time handling the hospital visits. He turned into a completely different kid during my stay there. For quite awhile after we came home, he would ask me if we had to go back there and wanted nothing to do with hospitals. I think it’s scary and overwhelming for little kids. Everything looks so strange to them, and they don’t understand why mama is in the weird looking bed 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Matt White - awww…so cute! we have a griffin too! he is 18 mths! cute boys! enjoy! 🙂

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  • Anonymous - So sweet, those two boys together. You know they probably got to see Cora before they came here to earth. She probably whispers in their ears when no one else knows it. She’s up there watching out for them. She will always be part of your lives. Congrats to all of you on your little Griffin, your spunky Levi, and your sweet Angel Cora. I hope you and yours will see nothing but joy in your lives and happiness will abound always. Mary from SLC UtahReplyCancel

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  • Laci - Aww, this was a very touching post to me. I’ve been following your blog for years now, but I don’t comment too often. My daughter was just 20 months old when we welcomed our twin boys to our family. She screamed at the hospital visiting us for the first time. Cried and yelled, “No mama”…she didn’t want to sit with me kiss me, hug me, or even talk to me. She was clinging to her Grandma and saying “Go Bye-bye”. I was so worried what it would be like when we got home. Luckily we all transitioned to 3 babies under 2 yrs. very quickly! I hope that you all will transition quickly as well. Good luck!! Your family is just beautiful!!ReplyCancel

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  • Bridget - How sweet are those pictures!? Griffin has a great head of hair and Levi’s eyes are just so beautiful. It’s such an adventure and it sounds like you’ve got the right idea in knowing it’s all a transition. Levi is acting completely normal for his age and I’m sure you’ve heard this before.

    My kids didn’t enjoy seeing me in a hospital bed either and my oldest was 18 months when his sister was born. He didn’t want anything to do with me, liked the baby for about 2 minutes and then took off running down the hall of the hospital to play. I didn’t have huge expectations because of his age. However, once we came home he was all over mama and LOVED that baby right up! When #3 rolled around my daughter bawled when she saw me in the hospital bed and she was 2.5 yrs old. She said, “get down out of that bed” repeatedly, LOVED her baby brother and was upset that I wasn’t doing stuff with/for her. Again, once I came home she was happy to have her world back to normal (as normal as it can be with a newborn).

    I’ve got two boys and a girl, just like you! 🙂 Your children are beautiful and God has put so many blessings in your life. You and your husband are doing a fantastic job!ReplyCancel

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  • Martha - Oh how I remember going through EXACTLY this same thing. Reading your post brought back a flood of memories. My son acted the same way when we brought his sister home from the hospital and I remember worrying that I had ruined his life! Darn hormones! Henry was rotten to me for about a month. He didn’t mind his sister, so much — it was me he was angry at. I remember wondering where my sweet little boy had gone. Don’t worry – things will get better and life will be peaceful again! -MarthaReplyCancel

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  • jennifer rogers - they are too cute! Levi’s reaction to the new baby and the way he is acting towards you is the same way my son acted when we brought his little sister home. I’m sure Levi will grow out of this phase soon and then he just might be more “help” than you can handle with the new baby!ReplyCancel

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  • Lindsay - They are both so precious. Congratulations! Sidenote: I have a younger brother named Levi Griffith. 🙂 Love your choice in names!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Such a heartfelt and honest post Jess. When wondering makes you sad, just remember that Levi may not have been here if Cora didn’t go to heaven so young. Maybe you wouldn’t have had another baby so close to Cora, so let your heart be comforted that “what is” and “what would have been” is all part of Gods plan for your family. Enjoy your baby boys and best of health and happiness to you all. Your memories of sweet baby Cora will always have a special spot in your heart…always.ReplyCancel

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  • shrilampi - What a beautiful beautiful family you are.. May you enjoy with your sons. reading your story has given me so much strength and hope thank you for sharing it. Good luckReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Levis first visit to see you in the hospital is so typical for any young child, they have no idea why mommy who is usually with them at home has dissapeared and now in a completely unfamiliar spot to the child enetering to see her. Levi’s reaction had more to do with his uncertainty of this new experience and place than a lack of love for mom or the new sibling. Little ones can’t put it all together in their minds. In time, you won’t be able to separate them! Hugs and blessings to you all!ReplyCancel

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  • pocomomo - Our granddaughter was 2 1/2 when her baby sister was born and after the first visit to the hospital to see her mother and new baby sister, she kept telling me that she just wanted her Mommy out of that bed to come home. I think it is all typical, not what you hope for, but it will pass. Just another opinion from a grandmother’s perspective.ReplyCancel

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  • julia - When we had our second the doctor told me (when I asked about bringing another baby home) that the best I could hope for is indifference. It’ll get better! Having a gift for him was a good move! We gave ours a Buzz Lightyear (and he still has it).ReplyCancel

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  • Angela A. - I hate how things in your head don’t always play out the way you think they will such as Levi meeting his brother! I thought when my daughter finally was able to meet Bronson that she would be excited and want to give him kisses but, she was more interested in his soother and blanket! Oh kids! Bronson’s been home from the hospital for 1.5 months now and Kallie, I think, has come to terms that he’s staying with us for good! 🙂 BTW, you have the most adorable two little boys! 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Susie - I don’t know that I’ve ever commented, but wanted to tell you that I still have the “Thank You” with Cora’s picture in my office from an order I placed years ago. I have taken down outdated pictures of friends and family, but that picture remains. Such a sweet little girl…she will never be far from a lot of people’s thoughts.ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - I have been reading your blog for some time now. I have two small children and can promise you that it does get better. This is the hardest part right now and it doesn’t help that your hormones are going crazy and you’re sleep deprived. Just take it one day at a time, honey.ReplyCancel

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  • molly - I am actually really glad you explained what happened when Levi met Griffin. That is exactly what happened to my 21-month-old when he came to the hospital to meet his baby brother. He was confused, upset, out of sorts. He hid behind the hospital bed. My parents finally had to take him home because he was so freaked out. But the next day he did much better.

    I’m so sorry you don’t have all your babies here on earth. Your strength to push on and move forward astound me. And it is because of bloggers like you who openly share their faith in God, that I have found Jesus again. I am working through that relationship. I figure if there are people out there who have suffered such great loss in life and still believe in His truth, who am I to deny it?ReplyCancel

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  • EricaG - Beautiful post. I have a two boys (6 and 3) and a new baby girl (3 months). Our 3 year old is still having a hard time with the transition. I pray Levi does well. It’s hard to share!ReplyCancel

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  • A "friend" praying for you in MD - I haven’t stopped by in a while. I am not even sure how I heard of your family after your precious little one went to heaven. I think it was a prayer request on another site. Anyway, I still think of you all and pray for you. The pictures are so beautiful and I praise God with you for His goodness despite the pain.ReplyCancel

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  • teresa - you are such a dear mama. thanks for sharing how things are going for you and levi + griffin. you have me crying and smiling and sighing. isn’t that just how life is? so thankful for your beautiful, trusting faith in God, your Rock. He is faithful. remembering you with love, ((hugs)) and prayers,ReplyCancel

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The weather here has been gorgeous. 
Hello fall…goodbye yucky, hot summer.
Are you looking for something fall-ish to do this weekend?
Are you local {sorry far-away blog readers}?
Do you want to help bring a sweet little boy home to his forever family?
If so, check this out…
Our friends Ryan and Christy Vogt are in the process of adopting a sweet little boy from Russia. Their family and small group have put together this great fundraiser event to help raise money to cover adoption expenses. How fun!
Here are just a few things that will be going on at the Country Fair:
*face painting
*paintball
*water balloon launch
*bounce house 
*carnival games and prizes
*hay bale maze
*hay rack ride
*petting zoo
*barrel train ride
*photo booth
*silent auction 
You can even come dressed and ready for family pictures. Andrea Siebert Photography will be there to take family pictures for just $25. What a great deal! All the proceeds will go to the Vogt’s adoption fund. For more information check out Andrea’s blog.
You can get more information and a sneak peek of some things going on at the fair over at 
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  • This Farm Family's Life - What an awesome idea! I wish them the best of luck and will be praying for nice weather for it!ReplyCancel

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  • Tami - What a nice idea! I will pray for the best!ReplyCancel

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  • Brady and Nick - Oh, I SO wish I didn’t already have commitments on Saturday or I would be there!! I wish them the best of luck! I’m only 30 minutes from Newton so keep us updated if there’s any more fundraisers!ReplyCancel

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  • The Sieberts - lol. i just realized after seeing you linked my blog that i said ‘county’ fair instead of ‘country fair’! oopss!!! :o)ReplyCancel

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  • The Hieberts - Thanks Jess for “advertising” for us and for bringing your sweet family to share in the day! Thanks also for letting us use some of your wonderful decorations! You played such an integral part in this whole thing! Blessings on you and Joel and your 2 precious boys!ReplyCancel

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  • lovingmomma @ Happy As A Lark - It is such a small world. I used to work with Christy. I am a momma, wife and blogger. I have read your blog for a long time now & am just realizing you are in Kansas too 🙂ReplyCancel

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Thank you for your many sweet comments as we welcomed Griffin into our family. We loved reading through them all. I noticed some of you mentioned that it was a good thing that I took that 40 week picture when I did…well…I just might have known that I was going to need to take that picture a few days early. I scheduled that post knowing that we would be heading to the hospital Tuesday morning to finally meet baby brother. A blogging girl has to keep a few things secret, right?
I am not big on sharing every detail of my birthing stories. For some that is great…for me it is too much information. I am kind of a private gal…which is a little hard to believe when so many of you know so much about me. 🙂 With each of my pregnancies I have had Joel keep a little journal of what happened the day each of our babies was born. My dad kept a journal the day I was born and I love having a record from his perspective of my birthday. So, here is just a little peek {without all the details} of the day Griffin was born…
10:45 – check in
11:30 – IV is in, monitors going, baby sounds good
11:40 – dilated to a 3
11:45 – start pitocin
12:15 – Joel goes to hospital cafeteria and eats a disgusting cheeseburger 
{Jess is starving}
1:45 – contractions every 2-3 minutes, starting to hurt
2:30 – epidural
3:15 – water breaks, dilated to a 4
3:30 – dilated to a 9
4:00 – feeling ready to push…waiting on doctor
4:13 – Griffin James born after one push
Griffin must have been ready to meet his mama and daddy because he came fast! We of course fell in love with him the instant he arrived. He is such a sweet, laid back baby. We think he looks a lot like his big sissy which is bittersweet…but I love that he has some of her features. Here are a few more pictures from the hospital:
All ready to go home in his new stripey outfit. We were so excited to get home and finally be together. My blogging will probably be a little sporadic for the next few weeks. I might be a little busy snuggling with my sweet baby boy and lovin’ on my big boy too! I’m sure I won’t be able to resist sharing a few pictures though.
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  • Mallory - Great pics! Will you tell us how you chose his name? I love all three of your babies’ names, so I’m just curious! 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Ingrid @ thesunnyside.me - Congratulation! He is so sweet….
    You would have been so moved to hear Meg talk to all of us @ Blog Sugar last night…Cora was at the root of all good. Cora and God!!!
    Many blessings to you and your beautiful family!ReplyCancel

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  • Jamie - So sweet! Thanks for sharing your pictures! I totally get keeping your life private.ReplyCancel

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  • Amy - He is so sweet, Jess! I see many glimpses of Cora in his sleeping pictures. But those eyes wide open?? I see his big brother. You are going to have so much fun with a houseful of boys! (all 3 of them!) Hugs to you!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Delurking here…

    I think he looks JUST like Joel in the pic of you holding him up in his striped outfit! Such a beautiful baby – congrats to the whole family!

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  • Kelly - Congrats! I think he looks alot like Joel 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Cora Bouch - Awww! He is SO sweet! Now I really have baby fever! 🙂
    Congratulations! I am so happy for you. Know that I am praying for you and your precious family during this wonderful time. Enjoy those adorable little boys!

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  • Courtney Mayfield - Congrats! He is so adorable! Have fun snuggling your boys!ReplyCancel

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  • The Lynch's - What a cutie!! Great pictures! Keeping a journal is such a great idea! Can’t wait to see pictures of Griffin with big brother! Enjoy your time with him!ReplyCancel

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  • Ashley - The Christian Wife Life - Oh my word, he is beyond precious. That picture of you holding him up makes his cheeks look so squeezable. What a beautiful newborn. Congratulations. 🙂

    Much love,
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  • NickandKatieAdams - He is the most beautiful baby. And you look gorgeous. Glad that you all are happy and healthy. CongratulationsReplyCancel

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  • Kristin - Beautiful photos! Congrats to all of you!ReplyCancel

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  • Lara - Oh, those lips! Your entire family is gorgeous – can’t help but fall in love with the bunch of ya!

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  • Amanda - I agree that he looks a lot like Joel in that first picture!! Congratulations I am so thankful to God for your newest blessing!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - He is so so cute. He is one lucky little boy to have such wonderful parents, a cute big brother and his angel sister in heaven watching over all of you. Congrats to all of you. Thanks for sharing the pictures and your life with strangers. You are an amazing woman and such an example to all who know you and those of us who read your blog. Mary from SLC Utah 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • BriBedell - Love the pictures!!! He looks so sweet & chunky (my two favs in babies) One push? You go girl!!!ReplyCancel

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  • meg - he is beautiful.ReplyCancel

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  • Stacy - Congratulations Jess, Joel, Levi and of course, Cora too!! Griffin is absolutely perfect and precious. God Bless Griffin and your sweet family.ReplyCancel

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  • Vera - In that first picture, I thought how much he looks like Cora. He is gorgeous! And he looks to content. Congrats again!ReplyCancel

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  • Stef - what a cutie pie and what a fun birth list! I can’t get over the one push thing. WOW! My first took 5 hours of pushing, my 2nd took 45 minutes of pushing and my 3rd too 90 minutes. I’m jealous! 🙂

    Also, I think Griffin does look like Cora. I can see Levi too, but I definitely see Cora <3ReplyCancel

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  • Miss G - I love that you keep some secrets. 🙂 I think he looks so much like Joel. You look beautiful and yea for one push. Rest and enjoy! KellyReplyCancel

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  • Jennifer - He is soooo cute!!!! Thanks for sharing such an important part of your life.ReplyCancel

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  • Amanda - You’re a good secret keeper – not me!

    I see his big sissy in him SOOO much!!! What a special special thing. I loved getting to see all these pictures – you got some super good ones!ReplyCancel

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  • Kara Janzen - LOVED seeing more pics!!! Thanks so much for sharing!ReplyCancel

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  • rae - My first thought when I saw the first picture of Griffin was how much he looks like Cora. Thanks for sharing pictures and about your day!ReplyCancel

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  • Ashley - aw soooo cute!!ReplyCancel

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  • Beth Ann - he is SO beautiful!ReplyCancel

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  • Meghan - He is so beautiful! LOVE these pictures. Hope you can relax rest, and enjoy these cuddly moments with your boys.ReplyCancel

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  • Kristen - He is perfect and you look gorgeous just after giving birth! Congratulations on the newest member of your family 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Auntie Mip - Oh Jess he is so beautiful. And he does look like Cora Paige! And that must be so bittersweet. And you look stunning and so naturally beautiful and the joy, the sweet contented joy. It radiates through the pictures and I am so silly happy for you.

    There is nothing that can ever completely heal the broken piece of your heart. But two, healthy boys can certainly fill it so full that you can wait with joy until you are called to join Cora. God bless the Macs. Welcome to the world Griffin James. You are an eagerly awaited, much loved promise fulfilled!ReplyCancel

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  • Ailmik - He looks so sweet and just perfect. Congratulations and thank you for sharing his birthday. In one of the pictures he looks so much like Cora. The colored picture where he is on his side and his little aems a stretched out. What does Levi think of his little brother?ReplyCancel

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  • AllTheKingsBlessings - I love it! He’s beautiful! I wonder if you could post pics of all three of your babies at the same age? I’d love to see how he compares to his big sister and big brother!! What blessings from God!!ReplyCancel

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  • Sarah - Oh my! I struggled to keep back tears. You look beautiful and he’s so precious!! Loved all the pictures and his cute little going home outfit. It sounds as though everything went very smoothly, and I’m so glad for that 🙂 Congratulations to you all!ReplyCancel

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  • Jennifer - Very handsome!! Yes, he does look like Cora! Love those lips!!

    Love the swaddle blanket! Suzy Zoo!! Where ever did you find a Suzy Zoo receiving blanket!

    Congratulations!!!ReplyCancel

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  • The Sieberts - AWESOME pics Jess! congrats again!ReplyCancel

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  • waiting - He is so cute! And so alert and bright-eyed! Can’t wait to see pics of Levi with him;) Hoping he is loving his new baby brother:)ReplyCancel

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  • Melissa - LOVE those adorable lips!!! I’m sure they are just yummy for baby kisses 🙂 I’m glad to hear that everything went well. I can’t wait to see introduction pictures of Levi and Griffin. Rest and enjoy your sons 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • bayleesmommy07 - I love that your hubby writes down each of the births, that is an awesome idea 🙂 Griffin is adorable & he looks just like his daddy & I can see a lot of Cora in him too <3ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us. I have followed your blog since Cora’s illness and have never posted until now.

    Griffin is beautiful and healthy. He does indeed look like big sister! Perhaps in time, that will bring some peace.

    Congratulations to your family and thanks again for sharing with us 🙂
    P.S. My husband and I had a baby daughter who passed away on 2/4/2006 and though our world will never be the same, we have managed to find peace in all that happened. JMK MDReplyCancel

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  • Carla - Oh he’s just so adorable. The first thing I thought when I saw the announcement pics was how like Cora he is. I even went back and looked at her newbie photo and the similarity is uncanny. He looks like Joel and Levi too….its just mommy I can’t see in there..that’s just not fair, sure it isn’t,after all your hard work!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful family, enjoy the babymoon 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Oh my, he is adorable… he looks just like Cora. These pictures melted my heart and made my day! Congrats Macs, you’re in my thoughts and prayers! Love to all, Annabel xReplyCancel

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  • Nancy - He is so handsome & I love his head full of hair. You look spectacular!!!
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  • Sue - Congratulations! He is beyond handsome and you look so beautiful in the pictures. Some day he will treasure his daddy’s journal and the beautiful pictures of him with his beautiful mama who’s so obviously in love with him. So, so happy for you all.ReplyCancel

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  • DianeTaylor - Oh Jess – these pictures speak volumes to me. What a sweet journey for you and Joel. I can understand being in love the second you saw Griffin. Enjoy loving on those precious babies – you know that Cora is smiling down on you and watching her new baby brother just like a big sister would do!

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  • Mum2twopreciousgifts - Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful pics Jess. And I was right. The package made it into the mail the day AFTER Griffin’s arrival. Which is shameful since it was sitting on my desk since last July. Sorry! I hope Levi is coping well with the addition of another person to his world and that you are getting enough sleep to think straight. Michelle from Australia xxxxReplyCancel

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  • Rachel - Adorable, so much sweetness! Thanks for sharing…ReplyCancel

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  • Krystal - He does look like sweet cora! Wow! And his daddy 😉 He is a beautiful boy!!! Congrats again!ReplyCancel

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  • Toni :O) - Been checking every day for new pics and boy was it ever worth the wait!!!! He is just a beauty and just so so cute!! Crazy you pushed once, wow, you are super woman! Congrats again and savor these sweet momentsReplyCancel

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  • Andy and Cari - OOOOHHHH! He is just beautiful! I LOVE the second pic. And you look so beautiful…esspecially in the second to last pic.
    Bittersweet is a great word for baby brothers who looklike there sister. However,I can tell you how wonderful it is to realize how many people remember what she looks like when you hear them say “He looks just like his sister”
    we have the same infant carrier… does yours have nasty dried spit-up inthe cracks? or is that just me? after 3 babies… those things take a beating!
    Congrats, again! 2(at home) is a BIG game changer. I will be praying for your days!
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  • Anonymous - He is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing him…and Levi and yourselves. And huge kudos for not sharing tooooo much! Too many blogging Momma’s share things they shouldn’t. Love that you don’t. I’ll be praying for sleep for you and a stress free adjustment period for everyone! Enjoy every little newborn snuggle!!! Such a precious time.ReplyCancel

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  • Karina - He is gorgeous! He does look a lot like sweet Cora, but I think he is also the spitting image of Joel. Please give in to the urge to share more pictures any time!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Baby Kate's Mom - He is gorgeous! Congratulations! I see some of Cora in his face too, especially the pics of her on your blog header. So sweet. I love his blanket, and those lips of his are soooo kissable!
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  • Meggie - He is so, so adorable!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures! I’m excited we’ll share this season of life together (virtually at least!) because I have a 2 year old little boy and 3 week old baby boy. =) And I have to ask what type of paci he’s using. We are struggling with our paci’s because baby boy can’t hold onto them for long!ReplyCancel

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  • Arianne - Aww, Congratulations!! Love the name!! We both have a Levi and a Griffin! (Grady Griffin)

    He is adorable!! And one push, really? That is awesome!

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  • SaffaKate - WOW! What a handsome, handsome little guy. Happy Birthday Griffin! (I love the name too.) Your labor and delivery sounds perfect (or maybe that was from the lack of details, hehe!) But I can only pray that in 7 months my delivery will be the same.
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  • Kristin - wonderful pictures – you all look great! don’t blame you a bit for not sharing “all” the details. 🙂 enjoy getting to know the new little guy.ReplyCancel

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  • meg - I’m curious how you decided his name too! Like the first commenter said, I loved all three of your kids’ names, although I can’t remember what Levi’s is I remember loving it! 🙂 And I commented on your first post of Griffin how much he looked like Cora, and I pray that it turns more “sweet” than “bitter” for you, although I can imagine how it must feel a little bittersweet for you both.ReplyCancel

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  • Kimberly - Such a precious post … praying for you & your family as you nestle in & get aquainted with your sweet little one. BTW, I love the stripey sleeper! Looking forward to hearing from you again soon but praying you get lots & lots of quiet time with your boys 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Kristin Stegent - Oh my goodness…he is just precious! Congratulations!! I cannot believe I missed the post that he was born! Love his name!ReplyCancel

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  • kharner - GREAT post! We don’t need all the details! Just perfect! He is totally precious! And looks so snuggly! Gosh I love babies. So happy for your little family!ReplyCancel

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  • Kelly Ford - He is seriously BEAUTIFUL! 🙂 Enjoy your time together… we can all wait on the pics (although, i might hit refresh every few minutes hoping for one! HA!)ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Oh, he is soooo sweet! I want to squeeze him now! We will be coming for a visit at some point to meet the newest Mac!! AndiReplyCancel

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  • Amy Williams - Gotta love those 3rd babies! They come quick! You went from a 4 to a 9 in 15 minutes?! Good thing you had an epidural in place or that would have been a wild ride! Congrats to your family. Babies are such a blessing!ReplyCancel

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  • Dena - He’s beautiful! Congrats! Looking forward to seeing the boys together in pictures.ReplyCancel

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  • Susanne - just had to say–that is one beautiful baby! and i’m not just saying that (all babies are so precious, but some really are not very cute). how did you select his name? i love griffin. congratulations!ReplyCancel

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  • 65 Roses for Marcia - SOOOO adorable!! Enjoy!ReplyCancel

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  • Mandy - He is so beautiful, congratulations! Enjoy snugglin with your new bundle of joy!!!!!ReplyCancel

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  • EricaG - Beautiful photographs. Thank you for sharing!!! Enjoy every moment with your precious family.ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - He is BEAUTIFUL! He does look so much like your sweet Cora…by the way we are so glad your share your life and your sweet babies with us!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - He is so cute! I think he looks alot like Cora too. Congrats again!
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  • Paula - He is absolutely beautiful! I love all of the pictures. He looks so content and relaxed. I love the way he touches his paci, like he wants to do it himself. I think he will be strong and independent like big brother Levi! <3ReplyCancel

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  • A Mother's Love - Awwww, he makes me want another one! How beautiful, and wow, he does look a lot like big sister! How is Levi doing?
    I’m crying tears of joy for y’all!!
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  • Kat and Crew - He’s gorgeous!! First thought of mine was that he looks like Cora. Blessings to you and your family.ReplyCancel

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  • The Gambrel Family - Such sweet pictures!

    What a wonderful idea and special memory to have your husband right down the details of that special day.

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  • Anonymous - More picture goodness!!! He is so, so precious! I think I see some of Levi in Griffin as well. What does Levi think of him? Is he ready to share Mommy and Daddy? 😉 Hope you are feeling well and getting some rest. LisaReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - So perfect 🙂 Thank you for sharing, he is just adorable. And I agree, so many similarities with Cora! She is the sparkle in both her brothers’ eyes! Take care and enjoy this stage, so precious! TiffanyReplyCancel

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  • Krystal - I’m thankful that Griffin is here delighting you. I’m praying for rest and recovery, and I’m praying for your hearts in this time that is so sweet and yet somewhat sad as you remember Cora.

    Griffin will take on his own looks, as you probably know, and I think he will just look like himself to you as time goes by, but I think it’s neat that he resembles Cora. That’s just family resemblance. (I hope this comes across the right way; I mean it kindly.) I totally see Joel in all three of your kids.

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  • Katherine - Wow! Your children are so beautiful. And yes he does look like Cora. Congratulations! Love the pictures.ReplyCancel

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  • Julie - I’ve never commented before, but I had to say congratulations…when I saw Griffin’s 1st photo it took my breath away because I instantly saw Cora, and I think that is a beautiful thing. But also having lost my first baby (and being 32 weeks pregnant now) I was in tears thinking of how you must have felt the first time you saw him, love at first sight but remembering your sweet girl at the same time…but I think he is absolutely beautiful . Wishing you guys nothing but complete happiness:)ReplyCancel

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  • Nicole - Congrats to you and your precious family! What a blessing to have brothers so close in age. I know you are so happy and proud and wow, he is a super cute newborn! Enjoy this sweet time as you adjust once again to having a new baby in the house. Blessings!ReplyCancel

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  • We4Kingz - Congratulations!! Griffin is precious!!! I love his name. Can’t wait to her how “big brother” is doing. 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Jen - Your pictures are beautiful! Beautiful boy, beautiful Mama, beautiful family!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Congratulations!! What a handsome little guy. He certainly looks like Levi and his dad. Of course babies change every day initially…. So happy for you that everything went well. Enjoy those little ones as you ‘train up a child in the way he should go’. God bless you all!
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  • Melissa - Congratulations Jess & family! Griffin is seriously GORGEOUS! I thought he looked like his big sis right away too. I’ve got 2 boys myself (4 & 20 mths) & it is the biggest joy. To watch brothers interact, love each other, and the sibling bond form and grow is a miracle I feel blessed to be able to witness. I’m sure you will feel the same! Enjoy babymooning! Can’t wait to watch Griffin grow!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - You have such a beautiful family! Enjoy all your boys 🙂 Can’t wait to see more pictures and the stories of them growing up.

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  • Sarah - Congratulations! Griffin is such a sweetheart. I can’t wait to see posts about Levi loving on his baby brother. And you look amazing in your pictures.ReplyCancel

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  • Melanie Martini - Jess, thank you SO much for sharing the pictures of Griffin. I agree that he looks a lot like his big sissy…which I think is very sweet. Blessings to you ALL!ReplyCancel

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  • patsy - i just found your blog and am in tears reading about your sweet cora. i am so inspired by your strength and look so forward to following your beautiful family…and congratulations on your new baby boy, he is a doll and you look amazing in your hospital pics!

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  • It's just Mommer - Such a handsome little man, congratulations.ReplyCancel

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  • Tami - I don’t blame you for keeping things private! Thank you for sharing what you do. He’s precious just like your other 2 babies!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Congratulations on the birth of Griffin! He is adorable and I definately think he has Cora’s mouth and when he is awake I see Levi…Glad everything went good and I wish you all the best with little Griffin! Melinda (New Jersey)ReplyCancel

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  • Jennifer - Immediately I thought he looked so much like Cora!! Praying for you as you will always miss your sweet girl.ReplyCancel

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  • Polka Dot Moon - Congratulations! Another beautiful addition to your family 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Jennifer C - Griffin is so beautiful! Congratulations to your whole family!! It sounds like a perfect birthday!!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Beautiful, beautiful boy. (I think when they are babies you can call boys beautiful) 🙂 Those sweet lips remind me of Cora’s sweet face. AND you are giving me baby fever – thank you Jess! 🙂 Blessings to you and the transition of 2 boys at home! Love, Carrie M.ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - My husband has the same shirt and insisted on wearing it the day we had our daughter. “Start her off right!” was his remark.ReplyCancel

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  • Bridget - He’s perfect! I miss two days of the internet and you go and have yourself a brand new baby! I am so happy for you, Joel, Cora and Levi. What a beautiful blessing Griffin is! I just love those newborn pictures and I can almost smell that perfect newborn head through the screen. 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • danielle {breakfast at toast} - Jess, Griffin is so sweet! Congratulations! I’ve been thinking of you and am so excited for this update!!

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  • jenn - Aw, what a blessed baby boy. Big congratulations Mac family! He is precious 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • L ~ S - He is beautiful! He was born on my mom’s birthday =) I love the stripey outfit.ReplyCancel

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  • Elisabeth @ www.modestbungalow.com - He is beautiful and you are too! SO happy for you. Can’t wait to have you back at BSF. 🙂ReplyCancel

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Baby Brother arrived on Tuesday afternoon and we are all in love…well…Levi isn’t so sure about the whole baby brother thing, but he will be in love soon too. We hope.

Introducing…

Griffin James
September 20, 2011
4:13pm
8 pounds 7 ounces
21 inches

We got home from the hospital this afternoon and are doing great. More pictures to come…

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  • Bethany - Yea! Too cute! He’s beautiful and I love his name. Congrats!ReplyCancel

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  • Heather | Cookie Mondays - WELCOME SWEET GRIFFIN!!!!!!
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  • Brian and Kimbra DenHartog - Congrats Jess!! Griffin is so cute and what a great name!!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Congratulations!!
    Welcome baby Griffin!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Susan - CONGRATS to you all. Oh my, he is GORGEOUS!

    Don’t worry, he’ll catch on real soon and just adore his little brother.

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  • The Bowens - Congratulations! He is absolutely perfect! I am so happy for you and your family. Love the name too!ReplyCancel

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  • Suzanne - Congratulations on your precious baby boy. He is blessed to be born into such a loving family!ReplyCancel

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  • Dear Abbi - AWWWWW, he is just adorable!!! So happy for you!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Jennifer Kay - Very similar features to Cora’s, even though I know it’s too soon to tell…good thing you took that 40 week picture on Tuesday!

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  • Selena - Griffin… l.o.v.e. that! How precious. I will be praying for you as you make this transition and change, and as to Big Brother… he will fall right into the groove before you know it. 🙂

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  • Kelsey - Jess! He is absolutely beautiful. I love his name. And I’m sure Levi will adjust in no time. My son was 17 months old when his little sister arrived and after a few days he was in love. 4 months later and he still adores her…he is constantly kissing her and singing to her and it is heart melting. Congrats, mama!ReplyCancel

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  • Carlotta - He’s beautiful. Love his name too! Glad you are home already and Congratulations sweet family.ReplyCancel

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  • Sarah - How handsome! Congratulations and what a perfect name 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Melanie Martini - Congratulations! Such happy news for all of you. I think Griffin looks like his daddy. 🙂 God Bless YOU!ReplyCancel

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  • Jennifer - Praise the Lord!! So happy for ya’ll!! He is precious!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Mallory - Congrats!!! He’s adorable and I love his name!ReplyCancel

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  • maticki - sweet, let him grow to be happy and healthy!ReplyCancel

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  • Brittany - WOW! He is beautiful!!! :)))))))ReplyCancel

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  • Jamie - Congratulations! What a beautiful baby boy!!ReplyCancel

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  • Maria - Congratulations to you all! He is absolutely perfect. I can even see a glimpse of Cora in him (well, from her pictures, that is). I would imagine you almost feel as if looking in his eyes gives you a peek into hers. So happy for you and love your blog.ReplyCancel

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  • Mere - Congratulations! Griffin is absolutely precious!ReplyCancel

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  • Henrike - Congrats to this cute little boy! I absolutely love his name.ReplyCancel

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  • The Kellys - Absolutely fabulous! Love his name and his adorable cheeks! Congrats!ReplyCancel

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  • The Gava Family - Congrats. He is precious. I love the name, my youngest is Griffin.ReplyCancel

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  • This Farm Family's Life - Congratulations!! I love the name. So precious. Good think you took that pic on Tuesday!ReplyCancel

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  • Wanting What I Have - Awww…I’m all teary and SO happy for you! Rejoicing in God’s goodness! He is beautiful! Love the name!ReplyCancel

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  • thedeinesfamily - Congratulations! He’s adorable.

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  • Hilary - What happy news! Congratulations to all of the Macs! 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • AllTheKingsBlessings - Congratulations to you all! He’s beautiful and I love his name! God bless you!ReplyCancel

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  • Caroline E - Congrats to you and your family! He is beautiful! What a blessing!ReplyCancel

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  • Molly - Praise God from whom all blessings flow!ReplyCancel

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  • Claire - Congratulations! I named my yonger son Griffin too and I get so many compliments on his name – especially from teenage boys. Congrats again!ReplyCancel

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  • Kristin - God Bless you all!!ReplyCancel

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  • anne - Love it! And LOVE his name!!! Congratulations.ReplyCancel

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  • Marielle - What a precious newborn! Love the name Griffin. He can be totally happy to be born into YOUR family!!
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  • Kristin - Congratulations! What a sweet baby. My son just turned 3 on the 20th. 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Tara - Oh my goodness! Joel Jr! Congrats to you and your family!ReplyCancel

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  • Meggie - Yay!!! Congratulations! He is adorable! I’ll be praying for ya’ll as you adjust to having Griffin home. =)ReplyCancel

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  • TimandCeri - What a handsome boy! Congratulations! I LOVE his name. Welcome Griffin James Mac! Little did know know how soon he would be here when you wrote your last post! 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Beth K. - Congratulations on your new arrival! I too have a Griffin – love the name!ReplyCancel

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  • Kristin - Congrats, he’s a beautiful baby! My friend’s baby boy is also Griffin James…great name!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Jess, when I read your post on Tuesday, I thought, maybe she’ll have him today, on MY BIRTHDAY, and you did.
    Congratulations, the first thing I said when I saw his picture was, Another beautiful boy.
    So, so happy for all of you.
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  • Susy M. - He is beautiful. God bless your beautiful family. Levi will get the hang of it soon. And God Bless his big sister up in Heaven. Lots of Love your way.ReplyCancel

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  • Nancy - Yayyyyy! Congrats! So excited you came home soon! Love his name & he is ADORABLE!!ReplyCancel

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  • AlishaB - Congratulations! May God continue to strengthen you so you may raise this child in the fear of his name!!!
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  • Anonymous - I know this post wasn’t far away! He is adorable, congratulations lots and lots and lots! Praying for you and your little family. Love to you all, Annabel xReplyCancel

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  • Shosh - thats my daughters bday! congratulations! hes adorable and im sure levi will love him very soon!ReplyCancel

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  • The Sieberts - yay! so precious…looks like joel! can’t wait to meet him :o)ReplyCancel

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  • Danielle H. - I have been stalking your site to see when you would update. Figured it was Tuesday! Congrats! He is a Cora look-alike if there ever was one!ReplyCancel

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  • Cathy - Yay, congratulations to such a precious family! I have followed your blog since December 2008 and thought it was time to join since I have been praying for you nearly 3 yrs. 🙂 A friend in our Colorado church told me about you (same church as Gracie & Richard Trast). Anyway, I am so happy for the two of you..and your beautiful little boys! (I also see Cora in Griffin, maybe it’s the hair)ReplyCancel

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  • January - OHHHHHH Jess he is JSUt beautiful! How wonderful it must be to have him in your arms ( after 40 weeks they all feel better out than in!)
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  • Laura D - This is my first comment on your blog, but I am an avid follower. Griffin James is as beautiful as he can be. My first reaction was, Wow, he looks like sweet Cora with that dark hair and those cheeks! His name is precious. I am from a small town called Griffin, Georgia, so I’m a bit partial to his name. I am so thankful that I just randomly stumbled upon your blog two months ago and I have been following ever since. As so many people before me have said, you are such an inspiration to so many and I thank God for you and your family. I may never get to meet you in this lifetime, but I am so thankful that I “know” you. God bless you and your entire family (in heaven and on earth) with this wonderful new addition of Griffin James!ReplyCancel

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  • Elizabeth - What a beautiful baby! Congratulations! Griffin is such a cute name!ReplyCancel

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  • merlin - Wonderful news, congratulations on the arrival of your third child.
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  • Taffee - Congratulations to you and your family. Griffin is perfect and I love his name. I’m sure Levi will love him too.

    I’m a long time reader and I think you have a wonderful family and that you are an amazing mother!

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  • Melissa Joy - Oh Jess! When I saw the title of this, I started crying. God’s mercy is sweet! (congratulations!!) And then when I saw Griffin’s picture, I got goosebumps: he looks so much like his big sister to me. I love that.
    May our gracious Father bless all of you as you rest, revel in newness of life, and start the adjustment process.
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  • The Moffats - Welcome baby Griffin!!!! Your auntie Laura loves you very very much. You are the perfect mix of your momma, dadda, beautiful sister, and big brother. I see them ALL in your sweet face and I can’t wait to kiss your big cheeks (BEVERLIN!)!!! You are perfect, cherished, prayed for, and loved.ReplyCancel

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  • Andy and Cari - Congratulations sweet friend! He is beautiful! enjoy! enjoy! enjoy!
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  • Wherever we go there we are - Congrats! He’s adorable! You will adore having two boys so close in age! Mine are the BEST of friends (2 and 4) and also cause a RUCKUS! ;O) Get ready! :O)ReplyCancel

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  • Phil and Amber - He is beautiful! I can’t wait to hear how Levi does with baby brother…my little girl will be a big sister in about 5 weeks and she seems excited now, but we have no clue what to expect! Congratulations, mama…now get some rest!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Robin - Oh congrats!!!! He must have come right after you posted your 40 week post. 🙂 I am so happy for you and your family. He is beautiful and I love his name. Enjoy your time with him. 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Brooke - Congratulations! I almost choked on my dinner when I read this- my 5 month old baby is named Griffin James! Fantastic choice 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Townsend Crew - What? How did you do that?! Did you post on the way to the hospital? seriously! You are hilarious! Happy Birthday, Griffin! Your picture & news of your arrival brightened my day! I know your brother will just love you up in no time!ReplyCancel

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  • Mikki - Congratulations! Beautiful photo! I can’t wait to see more photos and hear more from you soon. Enjoy your beautiful new son!ReplyCancel

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  • Rachel - Congratulations to you all! What a handsome boy 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Liz - CONGRATULATIONS! He is SO precious! I cannot wait to see photos of Griffn & Levi together!ReplyCancel

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  • Sarah - Congratulations!! He’s perfect and I love the name you guys picked out 🙂 Look forward to hearing all about it and seeing more pictures.ReplyCancel

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  • Emily - Congratulations to you and your family! I’m a relatively new reader of your blog and love it. Looking forward to seeing more pictures and reading about your adventures with two little boys!ReplyCancel

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  • Karen - Congratulations!! He is beautiful!ReplyCancel

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  • Angie - Congratulations!!! I love his name, and that face! Oh my goodness how adorable. Hope everyone is adjusting and doing fabulous!ReplyCancel

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  • Sharon - Awesome! Congratulations to you all! Happy Birthday Griffin James!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Congratulations to ALL of you! I love his name. Boy, does he ever look like sweet Cora!

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  • Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama - awww.. congratulations, he’s adorable. Our 1st grandbaby arrived the 19th so we are loving on baby right now too.ReplyCancel

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  • The Boccias - Congratulations! So fun to see a picture today. Griffin is so cute!ReplyCancel

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  • Carissa - It’s a good thing you posted the 40 week picture Tuesday morning! Congratulations!!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Tammyz - This post made me teary-eyed! SO happy that baby brother is here safe and sound!! He is beautiful!!! Levi must seem so much bigger now!! God bless you all!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Sunny - What wonderful news! He is precious!ReplyCancel

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  • MarlaJen - Beautiful boy and beautiful name!! Congratulations!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Kristi REDISKE - So cute-Congratulations! I was wondering if something was going on because you hadn’t posted in a couple days.ReplyCancel

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  • Janel - Griffin is just gorgeous! He looks like Cora and Levi, and Joel. He sure is sweet! Congratulations!!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Ellen - Yay! I was secretly hoping he’d be born on September 20th, but I didn’t want to say that since you don’t know me (I feel like I know you from reading your blog for so long). But…baby Griffin and I have the same birthday! Yay!ReplyCancel

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  • Rob and Corrie - Oh, preciousness!
    Congratulations on your 3rd sweet gift from God.ReplyCancel

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  • Emily Cetta - I am so happy for you guys! Welcome to the world Griffin! He is gorgeous.ReplyCancel

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  • onlymehere - He’s adorable! Glad baby and mommy are doing well. Did Joel win on the name?ReplyCancel

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  • Don, Aimee, Kaitlyn and Kysen - Congrats!

    He will soon love this little one more than words can explain! Just give him time!! Must of had this baby right after your last post!!ReplyCancel

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  • Shara - Congratulations on your wonderful baby. I have been checking your blog a few times a day – I had a feeling that new bundle of joy was here!ReplyCancel

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  • Kathy R. - Congratulations to all of you! He is absolutely beautiful! :o)ReplyCancel

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  • Ben and Emily - He’s perfect! Welcome to the world sweet Griffin!ReplyCancel

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  • Alli Unruh - Yay! Congrats! Such a sweetie. Love his name:)ReplyCancel

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  • Lara - Congratulations! And golly Moses – doesn’t he look like his Daddy!!! Adorable!ReplyCancel

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  • Lisa - You have some of the most beautiful children ever! Congratulations!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Tracey - God Bless Baby Griffin and his big brother Levi and sweet sister Cora! I have never left a comment but adore your blog, the honesty with which you share your story, the style you have, your adorable names for your kids!!! Thanks for sharing!!
    Just wanted to congratulate you all on your very happy news!

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  • The Lynch's - congrats!!!! what a precious little boy! love, love, love his name!!! enjoy your new little bundle!ReplyCancel

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  • kpeaston@aol.com - I am so happy for your new addition. I mentioned :Griffin: in a previous post. I prayed for Christian neighbors, and He gifted me with those from KS.Your family is prayed for and would love to meet you one day. Griffin to Griffin…..of course I have 4 others as well. Much love and many blessing.ReplyCancel

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  • amy jupin - hi griffin.
    it’s awfully nice to meet you.
    if you could, please give your sweet momma a big hug from me.
    thank honey bunch.
    xoxo,
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  • Libby - Congratulations! Two boys – how wonderful. And the name:perfect!

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  • Kelly - Vongratulations! He’s adorable! You seriously make the cutest babies! And the name – perfection! Happy Birthday Griffin!ReplyCancel

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  • megafizz - Congrats!!! I guess I just found one more person to share my birthday with!!ReplyCancel

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  • megafizz - Congrats!! I just found one more special person to share my birthday with!!ReplyCancel

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  • Denise - Welcome to the world baby Griffin!! Blessings to you and your family 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • meg - I already sent a “congrats” comment but I just clicked on your blog while running through my nightly ones and I saw the picture again I was surprised at how much he resembles the beautiful Cora!! Just from her pictures that you’ve shown of course, but he’s just a gorgeous newborn and I had to comment again about the Cora resemblance!ReplyCancel

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  • Alex(andra) - Oh goodness he is precious. Congrats!!! Love his name, too!ReplyCancel

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  • Becca - Congrats! I’m curious about the name! I love it and it is on our short list of baby boy names (if we were to ever have another boy). It is my mother’s maiden name.

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  • Trisha Larson - Funny how the dates turned out.

    September 20th is the birthday of my twin girls (they just turned 7). We get to celebrate with them 🙂

    And, Cora was born on the exact same day as my son Nathan (3/5/08) and I know that they celebrate together in Heaven.

    Congratulations and enjoy!

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  • Tricia - oh.my.goodness. What a scrumptious little bundle! Congratulations, Jess and Joel! As I have said before, you two make the most adorable babies!

    So happy for your sweet family,
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  • Christine Trebendis - Congratulations to all of you! Welcome baby Griffin!!ReplyCancel

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  • Jen - Joyous news! Welcome to the world baby Griffin! What a wonderful, strong name!ReplyCancel

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  • seekatelive - i remember tearing up when levi was born. and now griffin! what a wonderful family you’ve created! congrats!ReplyCancel

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  • lala - He’s beautiful. Congratulations, Jess and family! I hope everyone is adjusting well.ReplyCancel

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  • seekatelive - i remember tearing up when levi was born. and now griffin! what a wonderful family you’ve created! congrats!ReplyCancel

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  • Susan - So sweet! He looks just like your husband in this picture 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Deborah - Yay! Welcome, Griffin! And congratulations to big brother Levi!ReplyCancel

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  • Emily Hinkle - Congratulations to your sweet family! What a special time for you all and baby Griffin!ReplyCancel

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  • Nonna's loves......... - Congratulations to you and your family!
    All of your babies are beautiful and so precious.
    Little Griffin looks so much like Cora. He’s a special little boy.
    Blessings
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  • Ashlie Massara - Congratulations!! Love the name!! He’s such a cutie! <3ReplyCancel

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  • bayleesmommy07 - Congratulations 🙂 he is adorable & I love the name! LEvi will warm up around real soon.ReplyCancel

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  • Kristy Wallace - Oh Jess, he is just beautiful! I am so excited to hear the news as I had been checking your blog all day! I absolutely love the name you have chosen! I truly pray that God draws ever so near to you and your precious family as you embrace life once again! Lots of Love from WichitaReplyCancel

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  • 65 Roses for Marcia - Congratulations to all of you!ReplyCancel

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  • Mary Kaisand - Congrats! He shares a birthday with my hubby! 🙂 It’s a great day! Great weather and a little after the busy time of school starting and not too hot, not too cold yet. 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Davene Grace - Oh, how wonderful! Big congratulations to all of you!!! I’m so happy to read the news, and I pray for a quick adjustment for each of you. 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - So happy for all of you. What a beautiful baby. I can’t believe how much he looks like Cora in this picture. Best wishes to all of you and don’t worry, Levi will be the best big brother in no time.
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  • Anonymous - Congratulations Mac family! Griffin is just beautiful and perfect, and I’m sure big brother will be in love in no time! My youngest 2 boys are 20 months apart and the very best of friends/partners in crime! 😉 God Bless over all of you as you transition to having 2 little ones in your house at the same time. I’m certain Cora is smiling down on all of you, loving you from above! Can’t wait to see more pics!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - So beautiful..he looks so much like Cora. Your family is so blessed.ReplyCancel

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  • Toni :O) - Hooray and a hearty congratulations on your new beautiful bundle of boy!!!!! When I first saw the photo it took my breath away how much he resembles your sweet baby angel Cora! Wow!!! Sooooo precious and just a blessing! Enjoy this special time and rest as much as you can. I think his name is just awesome!! My son has James for a middle name too and your little man was born on the same day as a sweet girl I used to babysit but also has her angel wings too, maybe she and Cora are rejoicing together?! Continuing to pray for you all!ReplyCancel

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  • Leah - Ahh! He’s such a chunky monkey!! Congratulations to you and Joel and Levi! 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Courtney Mayfield - CONGRATS! He’s beautiful! So happy for all of you!ReplyCancel

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  • eeguiltner - Congratulations! Griffin is so very sweet, and he was born on my birthday! 🙂 Praying for smooth transitions, and some sleep for all of you!ReplyCancel

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  • Joy of the Day - Congrats. Love the name. He looks absolutely scrumptious in this photo – love the cheeks 🙂 I’m curious if you had a fast labor – I know you posted on Tuesday, so I’m thinking it was fast??? (the labor and delivery nurse in me speaking)
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  • Anonymous - AHHHHH!! He is so beautiful!! LOVE his name!! And yes, Levi will warm up to him! Congrats! Savor every little newborn fog moment!!ReplyCancel

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  • E - Adorable! Enjoy every minute!ReplyCancel

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  • Natalie - Oh he is beautiful! Love the name!! Congratulations…God is SOOO GOOD!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Michelle - So happy for your and your family. I still cry reading your blog…. these are happy tears 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Kendra - Congrats!!! My older son wasn’t very fond of his new brother for the first eight months & now they play together all the time so don’t stress if Levi doesn’t think he’s all that great right away.ReplyCancel

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  • The Schilling's from Cimarron - He is sooooooo sweet! congratulations and we are sending all our love to you!:)ReplyCancel

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  • Paula - Griffin James is a beautiful name.. You are great at naming babies!!! He is absoutely beautiful! Congratulations, I am so so so happy for you all! sending <3 from New York! PaulaReplyCancel

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  • Wallace, family of 5 - Congrats Joel and Jess!!! I am so happy for you guys! Levi will def get the hang of the big brother thing :)Griffin is precious!ReplyCancel

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  • Jennifer - He is soooo beautiful. He is going to make such a wonderful addition to your wonderful family. Congratulation!!!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Meghan - Oh Jess! He’s perfect!!! Congratulations to you and your beautiful family!ReplyCancel

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  • Sunshine - PRECIOUS! He is SO precious. Congrats! SunshineReplyCancel

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  • Lisa B - Congrats!!!! What a beautiful addition to your family. Is it wrong that I’m almost as excited to see your pics of his finished room (whenever those happen) as I am for more pics of him? I CANNOT wait to see him with Levi. PLEASE tell me you belong to pinterest. There are some amazing pictures of siblings that you have to do!ReplyCancel

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  • Erica - Congratulations Jess and Joel. He’s pretty sweet. Praising Father for giving you yet another beautiful baby. I absolutely love his name.ReplyCancel

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  • Marylou in Abilene - Congratulations! Griffin James is
    beautiful. He is just 3 days younger than our Amelia Ann who was born on Kansas City on 9/17. Best wishes to the whole family. 19 month old Leighton is a bit stressed too about the new sister. She calls her “Emma” and wants to give her the pacifier all the time. Levi will be a great big brother.ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Congratulations 🙂 I’ve read since before Levi was born but have hardly noted… I’m shy 🙂 love the name choice for your little boy!ReplyCancel

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  • Trish Thomas - Jess, so happy for you! He’s adorable! You make cute babies. Love to you, dear woman!ReplyCancel

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  • ashleyjnc - Long time reader (since Cora) but mostly a lurker, but I subscribe to your blog and never miss a post! Anyway… Love his name. What a beautiful family, to a wonderful lady! I’m sure Levi and Griffin will get along just fine.. I know it’s an adjustment for him though, but he is so loved I think he’ll be just fine!!ReplyCancel

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  • Teri - Congrats!!! I am so happy for your family. Congrats Levi on becoming a big brother!!!ReplyCancel

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  • CoffeeGirl - Dear Jess, you don’t know me but I’ve been reading your blog for a while…so maybe it’s time I finally leave a comment and say “congrats”. He is beautiful ! God bless you Jess, you and your little family. I’m also praying for Levi’s adjustment because having a baby brother is awesome (I would know). xoReplyCancel

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  • teresa - so precious. thanking God for the safe arrival of Griffin. prayers as you adjust to the joys of two little boys. =) =) (they’ll have such great fun together!!)ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - What a sweet blessing little Griffin is! He’s adorable.

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  • Hannah - Congratulations! Griffin is adorable! Good luck with everything and I hope Levi is warming up to his brother more! It will be so weird to read your blog and hear about both boys! So used to reading about Levi all the time (and of course Cora).

    (I haven’t ever commented on your blog before but I have been reading it for years! All the way from England :)!!)

    Good luck with the next step in your amazing journey as a family 🙂
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  • Anonymous - WOW WOW WOW congratualtions from over here in sunny England!! I knew it was going to happen soon
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  • Anonymous - Congrats—He is soooo handsome!!! Hug and kisses to your sweet family! xxReplyCancel

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  • E @ Oh! Apostrophe - Welcome, Griffin!! Congratulations!ReplyCancel

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  • Jenny - CONGRATS!!!! He’s so completely precious! So happy for y’all and you beautiful family.ReplyCancel

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  • Sue - fantastic news! Congratulations, you guys deserve all the happiness in the world XXXReplyCancel

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  • DianeTaylor - WOOOHOOOO! I was hoping to see this post, congrats to all of you. Welcome Griffin – your family has been waiting to meet you. He is precious!ReplyCancel

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  • Leatha - Love the name & love the picture!! He’s soooo caaaauuute:)! Congratulations!!ReplyCancel

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  • Welcome to Big Happy Family! - Congratulations!! He is beautiful!!! Love his name!!ReplyCancel

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  • Allison B - Beautiful! Griffin is just a perfect name and I love James too (my son’s name)! He and Levi will be the best of friends in no time, I’m sure! I imagine your sweet Cora whispered many sweet things in his ear before he arrived and he is just bursting to show you what he learned from her. 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Hannah - Congratulations! What a gorgeous name for a gorgeous baby! Im sure Levi will fall in love with him soon!ReplyCancel

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  • Lucky Girl - Welcome to the world little Griffin! So glad to meet you!ReplyCancel

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  • Stacey - Congratulations! What a cutie!! I love the name as well. Congrats again!!ReplyCancel

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  • Jennifer - Oh so precious! Glad he is here and all went well. Love his name too 😉ReplyCancel

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  • Marty and Kim - So happy for you! I think he looks just like Cora! I love your blog and all your sweet posts. I don’t know you, but I feel like I do! 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Congratulations to all of you. You always have the prettiest babies, Jess. Just adorable!ReplyCancel

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  • Krystal - Congrats!!! He is beautiful!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE his name, but I’m kinda partial…our baby is Griffin William!!! It’s a great name! And our little guy looks like he could be a line backer so the nickname Griff fits him! Congrats again! Levi WILL love having a brother to play with soon!ReplyCancel

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  • Clare - Congratulations Macs, he’s so cute, and so much like Cora and Levi. Love and hugs (“,)ReplyCancel

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  • annabelvita - Congratulations to all of you! He’s got such a cute face and a great name.ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Congratulations~
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  • Anonymous - Ok…I just have to tell you…..I totally had to pick my jaw up off the floor when I clicked on your blog last night. We are having our 7th baby in December (our 2nd boy) and we have the exact same name picked out! I just couldn’t believe it. Good thing we live in Wisconsin! Congrats! And I LOVE THE NAME, of course!

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  • Laura - Oh my goodness, what a sweetheart. You two make the prettiest babies! I am excited to get to watch him grow through your blog. Love his name too!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Much love to you and your little cutie pie. When I saw his litle picture I gasped! He looks SO MUCH like your hubby!! Crazy. At least that is my thought anyways. Congratulations!! I am so happy for you and hope to see more pictures and how it all went.
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  • Tara - enturismiling. he is SO sweet! and so happy for y’all. ♥ oh, and i LOVEEEE the name griffin. precious.ReplyCancel

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  • lmflippin - Congratulations Mac Family. What a blessing from God for you all. He is beautiful.ReplyCancel

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  • lmflippin - Congratulations Mac family. What a beautiful baby little Griffin is. May God continue to bless you all.ReplyCancel

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  • Brady and Nick - So excited for your family and LOVE the name!! And I think he looks a lot like Cora’s baby pictures 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Oooooooooo!!!

    I have been checking every day!!

    Griffin is ADORABLE!!

    Congratulations to you, Joel and Big Brother Levi!

    I think that Griffin is the spitting image of his Daddy already!

    Great news!

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  • Anonymous - He is gorgeous! Congratulations! Love his name. Sincerely, Patti H. Livonia, MI (I have been reading your blog for a long time!)ReplyCancel

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  • Alison - Congrats and welcome hone Griffin! I have a feeling you’re going to love being a Mac!ReplyCancel

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  • Jill - he is absolutley beautiful!!!! congrats!!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Another beautiful baby!! You two make the most perfect babies 🙂

    Congratulations!!

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  • Tina Miles - Congratulations!!! He was born on my birthday! Its been a great day for me, may it be the same for him! 🙂 He is beautiful.ReplyCancel

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  • McKenzie - I didn’t expect him to come after just reading your 40 week post!! I LOVE the name Griffin! I tried to talk my husband into it for this little one, but he wasn’t as big of a fan so we are going with Lincoln! Lots of thoughts while you are settling into your new routine and Levi will LOVE him!ReplyCancel

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  • Michelle - Congrats! He is adorable. So sweet! I’m sure Levi will do fine in a few days. God Bless!!! I also love the name it’s different, but nice!ReplyCancel

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  • My2Blessings - He is PRECIOUS 🙂 CONGRATS Mama, Dad, and BIG BROTHER Levi 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Michelle - Congratulations to all of you!

    Griffin is … Gorgeous! 🙂 All three of your children are, though.

    I gave birth to a child the EXACT same size, so I’ll pray for your quick recovery. 😉 After all, you need the energy to chase TWO little boys now!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Congratulations! He is beautiful – but that’s to be expected as you and Joel make beautiful babies. Take care of yourself and that sweet little one!ReplyCancel

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  • Kelly Ford - OH, he is perfect. And i think that in this pic, he looks like Cora. Precious.

    I started following your blog through a friend of mine’s blog. She lost a baby to sids last june (her 2nd… he was 10 weeks old). The journey the both of you have been through and continue on is so strangely similar…

    She had her 3rd baby this past Tuesday as well. Your boys share a birthday. I think the Lord was just showing off on Tuesday, personally. 😉

    He really is gorgeous! Congrats! Praying for ALL of you to adjust!ReplyCancel

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  • Leslie - Congratulations! He is precious. Looks like Joel, I think.ReplyCancel

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  • The Hershberger Home - You have a very beautiful family! Griffin is simply adorable.

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  • Amy - congratulations! his features look very similar to cora’s! enjoy being mommy to two!ReplyCancel

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  • Cindy - So precious!! The miracle of new life always brings joy-filled tears to my eyes! Congrats!!ReplyCancel

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  • Brooke - Congrats!!! I kid you not, if this baby I am expecting is a boy, that is the exact name we had chosen!! I love Griffin and my grandpa is named James. That is pretty crazy! He looks perfect!ReplyCancel

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  • tami - Love the name. My newest nephew has that name! Congrats and may God continue to bless you guys!ReplyCancel

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  • nicole@http://theclarks-nicole.blogspot.com/ - Awwww. Congrats! he is so preciousReplyCancel

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  • Lexie Loo, Little Lily, and Dylan Too! - Congratulations!!! He is beautiful!ReplyCancel

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  • Rich and Carolyn Dewey - I’ll jump in with our congrats too! I do believe your beautiful babies are from the same mold! He’s a beautiful (big!) little boy. Bet his uncle James is proud to have a namesake! Blessings!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - So glad he is finally here – I see Sweet Cora in him. He is such a blessing!

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  • Anonymous - Congrats!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Lane - He’s precious! Congratulations!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Ellen Dunaway - I LOVE his name. My “James Griffin”, is 20 yrs. old. He’s always gone by his middle name of Griffin. Congrats to you all! My 9th grandchild was born 3.5 wks. early last night (9/22). She’s had some breathing issues, but is doing well. Her name is Anniston Kate (Annie). Babies are such precious gifts!ReplyCancel

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  • Todd and Courtney - Wonderful news, congrats!! You might not get to this comment because Im way down the line BUT the Monogram Swap on facebook has some Griffin items listed 🙂 I thought of you when I saw them!ReplyCancel

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  • MFuglseth - Congrats on your new baby boy! Enjoy!
    Molly 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Jen A. - Oh, he is absolutely precious! Yay! Congrats to the whole family. May he be a balm to your heart, just like Levi is. So very happy for you!ReplyCancel

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  • Karina - It’s a good thing you took that 40-week photo when you did!! CONGRATULATIONS Jess, Joel, and Levi! Griffin is gorgeous (he looks like Joel) and I love the name!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Angela Anthony - Congratulations!! He’s adorable! 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Jordyn Nadler - Congratulation! He looks absolutely adorable and if I remember correctly, nothing like Levi! But it is amazing how much Griffin looks like Cora!

    Can you say what other names you were thinking for him?

    Good luck and can’t wait to here the details (nursery!)
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  • Chris - Congratulation !!! What a blessing !!!ReplyCancel

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  • Liz - Congratulations! He is beautiful!ReplyCancel

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  • Melissa - Congratulations!!! Love the name and glad to read that everything went well. Can’t wait to see more pictures 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Walquist - congrats JESS!! we’re so happy for you…can’t wait to meet the little guy soon!!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Congratulations! Levi will be a great big brother! What a blessing!
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  • AshleyAnn - Congratulations!!! I’ve been waiting to see this and WOW does he look like his big sister & big brother! So handsome, congrats Macs!!ReplyCancel

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  • Happiness Is... - Congratulations! He’s gorgeous!ReplyCancel

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  • Kendra - He is beautiful! Love the name too!ReplyCancel

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  • Melinda in Houston - Congratulations Jess and Joel!!!!!

    He’s beautiful…you guys make good babies! 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Kristi - Congratulations, Jess!!! I see Cora and Levi in him :).ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Congratulations, Joel, Jess and Levi. Welcome to this world, Baby Griffin. I love his name, by the way. I can’t wait to see all of you in person. Thank you for your sweet note…just what I needed. Love you.

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  • cécile - I’v been following you a long time ago from France (so excuse my English !!). I was waiting for your new baby boy ! congratulations he looks soooooo cute !ReplyCancel

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  • Givinya De Elba - Welcome to your sweet baby boy! I think he looks like Cora. I bet you’re in love!ReplyCancel

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  • Jane - wow congratulations! and praise God for Griffin’s safe arrival. hoping that the transition to another family member (and big brother status for Levi) goes smoothly!ReplyCancel

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  • Rob - Congrats! What a handsome little man! I tried to leave a comment yesterday but it was so busy I couldn’t!!! Can’t wait to hear about how it went! Enjoy your time together as a family!

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  • Princess Martha - Congrats! I couldn’t wait until I returned from my few days away…had to check in on you to see if bub had arrived! He is gorgeous 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Laura - Congratulations!ReplyCancel

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  • Laura - Congratulations!ReplyCancel

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  • Country Roads - Congratulations!! Such a blessing from God!ReplyCancel

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  • audrey - Love the name! I’m sure that Uncle James does too! Congratulations!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Welcome to the World Griffin James!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - He is precious! Definitely has a resemblance to Cora. Wishing your family many blessings.ReplyCancel

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  • Laura - What wonderful news!!!!! So excited for you!!!! Griffin looks so much like Joel!!I prayed that you would be able to get adjusted to having two children in the house. Also prayed that Levi would adjust well to the changes, and that he would not miss his paci.ReplyCancel

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  • Heather - Yeah!!! He is darling!!ReplyCancel

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  • Leah-in-the-Kia - congrats from australia!ReplyCancel

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  • Kimberly - He’s beautiful … I love his name! Congrats! Levi will come to love him soon enough. Blessings to you & your sweet family 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Griffin is beautiful – fresh from the arms of God…..I am happy for you and your family. Now big brother has a buddy. Congrats to you and your family. Yeah!! Mary from SLC UtahReplyCancel

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  • MaryBeth in PA - What a blessing Griffin will be to your beautiful family! What a beautiful baby! Cora is smiling along with all of us who hold you and your family so close to our hearts.ReplyCancel

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  • Disney Freak - Congrats to you and your family! He is beautiful. My little one arrived on friday morning but has had some breathing complications so we have been hanging out in the NICU since then 🙁 Hopefully things will turn around soon.
    Congrats again on the beautiful little guy!ReplyCancel

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  • Kim - Congratulations- he is so adorable!ReplyCancel

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  • Jennjilla - Adorable name and what a precious boy! Congrats to you all!ReplyCancel

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  • Deborah - I’m thrilled for you all! Beautiful child for a beautiful family.ReplyCancel

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  • The Buchanan Family - Congrats! He’s beautiful and is a perfect mixture of his big sister and big brother!!ReplyCancel

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  • Amy - Congrats! LOVE the name! All the best to your precious family from So Cal.ReplyCancel

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  • The Thomas Family - Congrats! He looks like Cora in here pics! Little Levi will soon love him just as well!ReplyCancel

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  • Gina Dreher - Congratulations on your sweet little boy! He looks like Joel. 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Elizabeth - Congrats to your entire family — you made my night as I popped in to your blog to “see” what you did this weekend!ReplyCancel

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  • Peggy - Congratulations and God bless your beautiful family!!ReplyCancel

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  • Wendy - HI GRIFFIN!

    Welcome Home 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • the brokaws - congratulations! what a sweetheart!!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Congrats on your new baby boy!!!ReplyCancel

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  • danielle @ take heart - congratulations to you and your precious family! i just am heading back to new york from the blog sugar conference in california… meg shared a little about you and i had been reading your blog and reading cora’s story right before i started blogging. just wanted to thank you again for sharing cora’s story to make HIS story known!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Congrats!! What a doll!! Love the name!!
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  • Jen - Yay! Congrats to you all. My sons middle name is Griffin…great name!ReplyCancel

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  • ♥ ♥ ♥ - Congratulations!!! He is PRECIOUS!!!

    When I clicked on your blog, the header w/Cora’s pics popped up. When I scrolled down, I saw the pic/post of newborn Griffin. I couldn’t believe how similar he looked to Cora… especially seeing the two pics right together. It gave me chills.

    God bless your family of five 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Faith - congratulations!!! he is precious!!! james 1:17ReplyCancel

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  • Melissa - He is beautiful and such a good size! He looks so healthy~ congrats to your precious family 🙂 Thanks for sharingReplyCancel

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  • MMM - I found your blog through Pinterest. I loved the pillows you made and made my own but in blues and greens! I love your blog and your faith in Christ. You show such trust thru the loss of your sweet little girl. I am so thankful God has blessed you with a brand new little guy-congrats!ReplyCancel

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  • Rob - I already commented a congratulations but I wanted to add another comment. I have 3 boys and 1 girl. Hands down my daughter was/is more interested in the baby and helping. The brothers are not as interested. We don’t push it but always insist on gentle behavior. They all love each other now in a brother kind of way:)ReplyCancel

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  • Katherine Bach - He is so adorable!! COngratulations!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Hooray! He is here! Excited for your family. Excited for him to be a part of such a great family. Much love . . . Carrie M.ReplyCancel

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  • MMM - What a beautiful baby boy! He is so photogenic!ReplyCancel

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  • Jennifer - CONGRATULATIONS AND PRAISE BE TO GOD! He shares my birthday 🙂 We have a sweet baby Cora who is 6 months and I love seeing newborn pictures as it reminds me of those precious, precious days and how quickly it goes. Blessings to your family!ReplyCancel

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