baby

Welcome, Ryan Mark Sickmiller!

5lbs, 14 oz., 20 inches—born March 11, 2013 at 4:56a.m. We hung out with him this week and he’s already up to 15 lbs. He’s perfect, and bringing so much happiness. Congratulations, Mark and Jen!

“Every child begins the world again …” —Henry David Thoreau

Welcome, Brendon Wade Wasz!

5 lbs., 15 oz., 18.75 inches—born December 15 to two of my longtime friends. I couldn’t be happier for you, Greg, Jenna and Hannah! Welcome, Brendon!

“Babies are such a nice way to start people.” —Don Herrold

Welcome, Kayla Marie Brosenne!

Beautiful Kayla was born September 8 to our good friends Mandy and Bill. Every time I’ve seen her she’s been sleeping peacefully (although I’m sure that’s not true always!). Bill and Mandy fell into parenting seemingly so smoothly … I love when Mandy talks about dancing around her house with Kayla. And although we’re done, I have to admit, seeing Kayla makes me think how nice it would be to have just one more …

“Babies are such a nice way to start people.” —Don Herold

Welcome, Emma Louise Den Herder!

Our friends Christine and Mark welcomed beautiful baby Emma into the world May 23. Christine is a wonderful mom. I know these first few months probably weren’t always easy but every time I’ve seen her she’s seemed so relaxed, laid-back and super-active with her son Connor. She inspires me.

“Every child begins the world again …” —Henry David Thoreau

Welcome, Alice Lillian Turner!

Our friends Alan and Melissa welcomed their beautiful baby Alice into this world March 15 at 2:55 pm. She weighed 7 lbs 11 oz and was 20.5 inches long. At John and Corie’s wedding, we finally got to meet Alice—and spent much of the next day visiting her.

Alice

Matt and Quinn

friends

Sophie and Quinn

“Babies are such a nice way to start people.” —Don Herrold