After what seemed like a long wait, we welcomed Annabelle Grace into our home. In a speedy delivery she was "caught" by her papa with the assistance of a close friend. The midwife arrived shortly thereafter. We are exceedingly grateful to the Lord for a blessed birth and healthy baby girl. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers and we hope to share more details once we are all settled.
By the Lord’s grace, we welcomed Ruth Adelaide on 2/4/14 at approximately 10:10 p.m. Both mama and baby are doing well so far. She weighed in at 8 pounds 4 oz and was born after about 7 hours of labor. When Shannon has fully recovered she may post the full story… but for now here…
Early in the morning I often hear the [thump] [thump] [thump] of Joshua’s (three-year old) feet across our plywood floors. The thumps grow louder as he gets closer and I try to wake up enough to grab a flashlight and hand it to him. We have a daily routine going where he needs to go…
We welcomed Hannah Joy into the family earlier this week and what a whirlwind it has been. I am still processing that we are holding this little one in our arms already and have no words than this, a psalm I have clung to over the past couple of years: 103 Bless the Lord, O my soul:…
There are times when I stop and re-evaluate why we’re doing this and, more to the point, how we’re doing this. When it’s 100 degrees and everyone’s cranky and hot and I am reminded that air conditioning does in fact exist, for instance. (Truth be told, I think air conditioning makes dealing with the heat…
Every once in a while we make contact with small business owners, not unlike ourselves, whose products and interests closely connect with our own. When we do, we are happy to welcome them as supporters of this space and our family. We also want to share with you the cool things they are making and…
It is a backhoe week for Stewart, digging ponds and outhouse holes and other various projects. Haymaker’s punch is in order for hot days on big equipment (or in the garden). A couple of apron pockets full of black-eyed peas a day and we’re set for the daily homestead stir-fry. I forgot how much you…
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She’s gorgoues! Congratulations! I’m glad all went well!
She’s precious! I was wondering if that was the reason for the lack of posts…glad to hear she has arrived safely and you have a quick birth this time around. Congratulations and God Bless!
Congratulations, Shannon! She is beautiful!
She is an absolute Angel! Congratulations to Mama, Papa, her two big brothers and to Annabelle Grace for her lovely introduction.
Congrats! I love all that hair!! Take your time getting back – you are one busy lady right now!
So happy she is here and all is well. Enjoy this precious time and congratulations!
She’s lovely! Congratulations!
Congratulations!!! She is so very lovely!!!
Congratulations on your little angel’s arrival…I am still waiting for our little girl’s arrival so I know the sweetness you must be feeling!
Congratulations!
She is ADORABLE!!!! Congrats to you all! ♥
Oh, how wonderful! Congratulations. Can’t wait to hear how your life off grid will continue on with your new baby. 🙂
Yay! Happy Day to you all! Beautiful… 🙂
She is so precious! A beautiful baby girl. Congratulations! Great job mama and papa.
Awww.. she is so beautiful!
Congratulations! She’s absolutely precious!
She is beautiful! Congratulations!!!! (Love her name- we have an 8 wk old Annabel Rose!)
Congratulations! She’s absolutely beautiful. Hoping you get the rest you need to recover.
Ahhh, she’s precious. Congratulations! God bless you all, especially Annabelle Grace!
She’s beautiful! There’s nothing as joyful as the arrival of a healthy new baby. Congratulations to you!
Oh what a blessing!! She is beautiful. Congratulations and may God bless you with at least a few quiet days to rest and enjoy.
Congratulations, how precious she is and you had and easy birth.
Congratulations, she’s too cute!
Congratulation Shannon! No doubt you’re feeling the wait was well worth it 🙂
She’s beautiful, her name is beautiful and I can’t wait to hear the details! Hope you’re feeling well and resting up! What an exciting time in your life with all these changes!
Congratulations and very best wishes! I’m very glad to hear (read) the wonderful update/news.
Congratulations Shannon and Stewart! Praise God for precious (and beautiful) little Annabelle Grace’s healthy arrival. Congrats to her brothers also! Thanks for sharing!
Beth (from WI)
Congratulations!
Congratulations! Beautiful baby.
Congratulations!
Welcome little Annabelle Grace. What a delightful name.
Congratulations to you all!
Oh wow! She’s beautiful!! A really pretty baby! Glad you are all well!
congratulations!!!
Congratulations Shannon! I look forward to hearing how things went and what an experience for your husband. May the Lord be blessing your first days with this precious new life.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a beautiful baby girl!
Woot! What a beautiful girl! God bless her and your whole family! Wow. This made my day. 🙂
xoxoxo!
Congratulations!!!!