Ella Margaret Ward

That smile says it all! I know someone who is really smitten. Katya turned to me today and just said, "Mommy I really love Ella!". It is very sweet!

Just behold that chub!!!

The legs are very munchable!!! 10lbs 3oz 20.5 inches.

He is pretty sweet with her too. He worries when she cries and is a bit afraid to hold her, thank heavens. We are encouraging softness.

So the short of it is...being induced is not wonderful. Labour was still short at 1 1/2 hours, but it was so intense and painful. I will share the whole birth story at a later date, but for today we are glad to be home, safe, and well!

The Malvern HIlls with Daddy!

Daddy was kind to Mommy and took the kids along on the Aaronic Priesthood commemorative walk early this morning. I had the morning and afternoon off and it was LOVELY! It looks like they all had fun too! Here's Ollie getting a little help from some friends.

He doesn't look so sure!

Hold on!

She walked the whole 2 hours with NO help. Go 5 year old power! She also got her 25 meter swimming badge this week!

This face describes Oliver Cormac Ward's attitude to life about now! He is such a funny monkey!