Holding, loving

We weren't alone in hoping for our family, and now our daughter has quite a fan club. Having people love her (and us) is such a blessing.

The day started with my high school friend Bekah, who is a labor and delivery nurse at nearby Clark Memorial Hospital, helping us navigate through the lack of paperwork and direction to the newborn screen Cate needed after 48 hours from birth. Along for the ride were Bekah's daughter, Ila, who was celebrating her first birthday today, and Bekah's mom, who chauffeured Bekah and me to many swim team practices in high school.

So, anyway, here is Greg encouraging Ila to make entertaining sounds with her lips while we finish up our lunch at McAllister's Deli.


Oh, you came here to see Cate. Silly me. :) Here she is. Being held. It was definitely a popular occurrence today. Hey, love is love, and it's easy to love this baby girl.

Here's Laura holding Cate with her daughter, Gillian, wanting to be part of the moment.