Welcome to the world, my precious son.

Everett Casper arrived on Saturday, September 1 at 9:51am, weighing 9 lbs, 6 oz, measuring 21 1/2 inches long. He’s amazing to behold; I still can’t believe he’s here, thriving and growing. Hearing his first cry rip through the air was one of the most powerful experiences of my life; holding his warm, vibrant little body in my arms for the first time was pure magic.

For five weeks, our amazing little rainbow has captivated me beyond any expectations I had. He’s stolen my heart and proven, like Lucy before him, that love knows no boundaries. Life with him is both unbelievable and familiar. I look at him and feel awe and disbelief sometimes, yet already life before him is almost hard to reimagine. Everett has healed me in surprising ways, made parts of me feel whole again, in spite of my ever-residing brokenness.

Taking care of Everett gives me a renewed sense of purpose and self-respect. While caring for a newborn is not without its challenges, I feel a contentment I’ve never felt before as I go through the motions of physically nurturing him. It’s all so wonderful, overwhelming, tiring, hilarious, empowering, challenging, and rewarding… I am so thankful.  And so in love with this beautiful boy. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos by Jordyn at Illuminate Photography.