Tuesday

Jude Houston (house-ton) Martin

I had the most amazing experience of watching my new nephew be born on August 27th. Julie invited me in to watch the birth and I am so glad I was able to be there. This little boy is absolutely precious. Being in the delivery room made me really excited to have my baby. Child birth has always been my biggest fear and I have to say that witnessing a birth in person really did help calm my nerves. Julie is amazing and made it look so easy and effortless. She has always been so calm and collected. I know that I most likely will not have the same experience as she did but it I think it was great preparation.

John and Julie sure make the most beautiful babies. I've had a great time being up here spending time with Eleanor and Amelia too. Amelia has stolen my heart and I want to take her home with me. She has been my little shadow. Eleanor is still the cutest thing ever and I get such a kick out of her.

It has also been a treat to hang out with Sara. She is so great with Julie's girls and of course the best mom to Henry. I LOVE that little guy. He and Amelia are so cute together.

I am so lucky to have Julie and Sara as my sisters. Wish I lived closer to them but at least I get to see them a lot and we talk pretty much daily or even a few times a day. I hope I'm as good of a mother as they are.



I love Sara's face in this photo. This was when she first walked in the room to meet Jude.


Eleanor wasn't sure what to think about Jude. Now she adores him!





4 comments:

debsfreckles said...

What a beautiful baby! It is such a wonderful experience when a new person comes into the world. I am glad you got to be there and that it helped calm your fears. Birthing is nothing to be scared of.
I also love that picture of Sara. It made me smile.

Malinda Jane Sieg said...

Oh my goodness! Congratulations to Julie! Jude is such a sweet little name and I got a kick seeing pictures of her family. I have no doubt that she is a great mom and you will be no different. You women exude happiness and that is vital for good mothering.

Annie said...

He's beautiful! Congrats Julie and fam :)
I can't wait to meet your baby, Amy!

rawhide said...

such a cute kid and a cute name! you are gonna be a great mom....and just remember to breath when you are delivering your baby. can't wait to see what she looks like...its coming soon!!!