Joy

On Tuesday, May 11th the beautiful Mara Karinn Watson entered this world into the loving,  nurturing arms of Phil and Kaitlin (who live in Washington).   The joy and thankfulness in our hearts is beyond words, it can only be expressed in smiles and tears.  We wait with anticipation for our Watson family reunion in June when we will get to cradle our niece and introduce Ben and Clara to "Baby Mara"- the cousin they already know in their hearts after months of praying for her safe arrival.  

From afar, we had a little party in her honor, to celebrate her very first day of life, as we blew out that one little candle we all made a wish for Mara.  Leah asked the kids what they wanted to teach the baby: Clara said, "How to poo-poo in the potty!” and Ben answered, "All sorts of things, like mud ball and dancing…I need to show her MY MOVES!!”  Oh sweet Mara, we love you and can’t wait to see all of your moves.