Trailer for new novel Glaen

Hi everyone! Our recently-retired pastor just published a wonderful novel on relationships. I'm not finished with the book yet (just started it a couple of hours ago), but will be in a few hours. Anyway, my point is that it is a helpful book if you want to really examine relationships. Here's a link to the trailer on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVOgbqeX84w Enjoy!!! :-)

Little Miss Abigail had her two-week checkup today! Happy 2-week birthday, Abigail! She is officially 21" long (vs. 20.75 @ birth) and 8# 8 oz. (vs. 8# 4 oz at birth). Yay! This also means that Brian and I have successfully undergone the first two weeks without messing up too much (aside from the carpet in front of the changing table which has already born the brunt of a large mess which had some distance on it!).

It's hard to imagine how quickly Abigail has already grown; we are enjoying every single minute - even the long, seemingly endless sleepless nights when little Abby doesn't want to sleep, nor eat, but only wants to stay wide awake, taking in the awe and wonder of her fresh new world. After losing Soren we now are joyous to experience life in abundance, to the fullest, with a much deeper appreciation than one cannot experience unless they too have also lost a child. God's provision in this season of blessing has been abundant, perfectly-placed, and perfectly-timed. Although I (Kristin) am still working through the emotional turmoil and flashbacks that happen [understandably] right now, I am so grateful that I cannot compare Abigail to Soren. She is so completely and utterly different from him in every way...except for the Dannewitz head, that is! I wonder if any of our children [knock on wood!] will have a head shaped like Brian's...(mom & dad, you must be laughing at this right now!)

It is indescribably comforting to look back on all of the times and ways in which God completely provided exactly what we've needed as we've needed it. I hope that each of you take some time for this sort of reflection, as it will undoubtedly lead you to an increased sense of peace, comfort, assurance, and satisfaction in your life.

After Bathtime

Baby mania

After the dreaded bathtime, in a layette that Daddy picked out just for Abigail!

Can we say "Daddy's little girl?"

This is one of my (Kristin's) favorites!

Here's some more video for anyone who would like to see Abby in action.

Miss Abigail Grace McGinnis entered this world on Monday, January 18, 2010, at 10:22 a.m. She weighed 8# 4oz. and was 20.75" long! What a beautiful, precious, perfect full-term baby. We are so happy to have her here! She's doing well and so are Brian and I, although it is taking a bit more effort than we imagined to adjust to getting so little sleep! We're posting a couple of videos; obviously one is of Abigail's entrance; the second is of her getting a bath at home, while she was hungry. Bad combination. I'll try to avoid that mistake in the future! Enjoy the pictures!

Abigail's first moments