Our Little Miracle

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You are all in for a real treat today . . . I have a little boy who wants to say hello & share a few of his favorite things with you.
 
"Hi!"
 
"I love to be swaddled"
 
"I love to eat. If it touches my lips I will see if it produces milk."
 
"And my Mom's personal favorite, I love to sleep."
 
I hope you enjoyed getting to hear from our sweet little Jacob.  It is amazing to think that he is just over two weeks old now. In some ways it seems like he has always been with us. (Don't get me wrong, I fully remember life with just four kiddos, it just seems like he has been here a lot longer than 2 weeks.)

 
After four babies and more than 10 years of parenthood I had begun to wonder if parenting books would be better suited in the fiction section of the book store. But nonetheless I have prayed & hoped that baby #5 would be the text book baby. To my utter amazement my prayers are being answered! 

 
This miracle is truly one of Tracy's Thankful Moments.

Comments

Michelle said…
Beautiful baby. His eyes remind me of Lilly... BIG!
January 31, 2013 at 9:01 PM
grandmasue said…
What wonderful pictures! Thank you so much for sharing them.
February 2, 2013 at 8:32 AM
MikesDork said…
He is so cute!! I can not wait until we can come up and see him (and the rest of the family too!)
February 2, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Emily said…
I have so enjoyed catching up with the Strong family in your blog!! We miss having you here with us in Monticello but know you enjoy your new home! Beautiful baby and beautiful family! Warm wishes from the Hesse's!
February 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Cheila Risenhoover said…
He is the CUTEST baby ever :) so precious. can't wait to meet him!!
February 3, 2013 at 11:43 PM
jamie said…
he is such a cute little boy! :)
February 4, 2013 at 9:46 AM
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