Before I get into the long list of blog posts I’ve promised to write…somewhere in between the homeschooling and the five kids…I need to go back and post Natalie’s pictures from her birth day. Let me say first that every time I look at these pictures I, of course, think of how much I love my family, but I also think a few other things that might not be as obvious to others: 1) I love home birth. I know it’s not for everyone, but it is just PERFECT for me and for my family. The peace, the individual care, the constant seeking of God’s wisdom in each situation. Can’t tell you how special each birth is to my heart. 2) I love my midwife, Ann Crowell. She has been a part of my life for over seven years now, has delivered three of my babies (and e-mailed me through the one in Austin where I used another great midwife). She has walked me through four of my five miscarriages, and she is incredibly special to me and to my family. 3) I love Keri Duckett. She was my birth photographer this time and the pictures will speak for themselves. Be still my heart. She also happens to be my midwife’s daughter which made them a wonderful birthing team. I have chosen these pictures very carefully since I was posting them for all of you. She caught many others that are truly amazing.























