I grew up with only one sibling…a brother…Kevin. We are only 14 months apart in age so he and I were pretty close growing up (even though he tortured me sometimes). :)
He married a girl, Michele, who was one of my great high school friends, which has been such a blessing to me…having a sister in law that I’m so close with.
And now they just had their fourth baby!
When Kevin sent the pictures, I emailed him and asked if I could put them on my blog…because I NEEDED to show him off! Of course Kevin responded that it would be fine….just have my people get in touch with his people. (I didn’t know the baby had an agent already.) :)
So here you go…my newest nephew…Austin Lee. He was born Tuesday, August 12 weighing in at 7 lb 9 oz and 21 inches long. (And by the way, Michele felt her first contraction at 6:30 am and gave birth at 7:30 am. Her story pretty much rivals my story of giving birth to Elias. Must run in the family. Is that possible with sisters-in-law?!…)
Here’s Austin with his biggest sister Kailey (6).
And with his big brother Troy (4).
And with his 21 month old sister Renee.
Isn’t he so sweet? I can’t wait to meet him, hopefully sometime in September.
And yes, between my brother’s kids and our kids, when we get together…it’s pretty much a big party! Whew!
I’m so excited to be able to share this with you! And I’m so grateful for his safe arrival and that he is healthy and strong. New babies are such a blessing!
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What are you grateful for this Gratituesday? Please share with us!!!!
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Sally says
Yay! Pictures!! I’m out in CA for a week, otherwise, I’d be in the car to go see that cutie. I’ll have to try to get out there after I get back.
Kate says
Awww…little babies! I miss little babies.
He is just adorable Laura. I especially love the pictures with his siblings – how sweet!
And now I am off to read about your fast deliver of Elias. I missed that one somehow!
Amy @ Finer Things says
They have such a beautiful family!
JadeMerie says
This is so wonderful, what a beautiful blessing! :) I hope you get to meet him soon.
Michele @ Frugal Granola says
Aww.. so cute! Thanks for sharing!
I love being the auntie of nephews. I think I was just as excited (well, almost) to announce their births, as I was my own daughter’s. :)
Congratulations!
Blessings,
Michele
(By the way, I think your sister-in-law has a great name!) :)
Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home says
He’s gorgeous. Congrats on being an auntie again!
Donna says
Congratulations!
I think babies are as good as it gets!
Thanks 4 sharing him with us…he’s a doll, his siblings too! Precious!
Teresa says
He is beautiful! Congratulations on your new nephew. Babies are such a wonderful blessing!
The Happy Housewife says
What a sweet little baby. I am sure you all can’t wait to meet him.
Toni
DeNiece says
I just saw your blog while I was searching the different blogs, I love your blog it is very inspirational and loving, you have a beautiful family and your nephews and niece is so pretty and adorable, I hope to make it back here each Tuesday to give thanks with you and the ours. Be blessed. DeNiece
Marie says
Aww what a cute little bean! So happy for you and for your family!
Char @ DigiScrapChat says
Awww… CONGRATS to them and you!! I can’t believe they have four kiddos… wasn’t it just a few days ago that Troy was born??! :-)
Thanks for sharing the pics!
Mrs. Muffet says
They are so adorable!
I love your site! It is so inspirational and fun to read. Keep up the good work!
Emily says
Congrats on the new addition to the family:) He is so precious…what a miricle! I especially enjoyed reading about your sister-in-laws quick birth since I actually gave birth to a son 5 weeks ago and it was so quick that I didn’t make it to the birth center. I felt my first contraction at 5:30 am, but they were irregular and not too bad. At 6:30 am I realized I was actually in real labor and we started getting ready to go. We called my mom and dad to come stay with our 2 daughters. But, at 6:50 my water broke and at 6:57, baby Ben was delivered on my bed by my husband. It was a crazy 27 minutes to say the least! I am going to go read your exciting birth story…I just LOVE birth stories!!!:) God bless!
Joyce says
Congratulation, Laura and Emily!
I love birth stories too.:) It been a long time since there has been any newborns in our family. I just love the smell of a newborn…
Truly the Lord’s greatest gift:)
Joyce
jayme says
Ok…He is AMAZING. I want one. :)