A break in the silence

Question: Who would have thought that as soon as we had the baby I wouldn't have time or energy to post for the next 2 whole months!?

Answer: Anyone who has ever experienced the joy, adventure, and sleep-deprivation of welcoming a new baby into the world.

Well, as all of you already know, Lucas Alexander has arrived!! He was born on October 20th, 2008, weighing a hearty 9 lbs. 10 oz. and measuring 21.5 inches. He was perfect in every way! Save the floppy ears which fixed themselves after about 12 hours post delivery. The labor and delivery was rough but manageable. Although I can't say I'm ready to jump back on that wagon again anytime too soon.

So there's the quick and easy about the birth part. Since then Lucas has quickly morphed from a sleepy and perfect newborn to a cranky and wide-eyed infant and now to a cooing, active, inquisitive, chunky baby. We are enamored with him!! He has just recently gotten to the age where every single day he does something new and amazing. I hear this stage lasts till their about...oh say 10 y/o.

Things I can tell you about Lucas at this point are he's an extravert, he likes to be held when he sleeps, he loves his jungle play gym--specifically Mr. Giraffe, and he finds his own fist to be just about the coolest thing he's seen this side of the belly.

I could go on and on about how filled with love and awe Mark and I have felt over the past months but it all just seems to be lacking and left wanting. We are in love:)

In addition to Little Lu Lu making his appearance (yes, its a rough nickname that we did not anticipate) we have had lots of visitors eager to meet the newest and coolest Meyers family member. One weekend in November some of my nearest and dearest friends came to visit. They came from all around including IL, MI, KY, CO, and Peru. It was a simply amazing weekend filled with feasting, football, and doting. Thank you again guys. Jon, next time don't forget your fall sweater.

Thank you to everyone who has been supportive through visits, meals, phone calls, texts, and gifts over the past months. It has been really fantastic. And its fun to share our excitement over our new little man with all of you.

So, that's all I've got for now. Not profound but a break in the two month silence none-the-less.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone!!! As we have watched how Lucas' life has brought a sense of renewal and redemption to our lives over the past year, we are extra thrilled and grateful this Christmas for the redemption another baby brought to every individual in this broken down world throughout all of history. He has brought hope--powerful, life-changing, life-giving HOPE.