leeland

  • Happy 9 months, Leeland!

    It’s hard to believe that just 9 short months ago we were anxiously awaiting your arrival. Wondering what you would be like. Who you would look like. If you would be okay. Would you be happy? Would you be content?… Continue reading

  • Baptism Day! Baby Leeland!

    Sunday was a very special and memorable day for the Els. We celebrated the baptism of our fourth child and youngest son, Leeland. He was so thoughtful during the baptism, seeming to take in every word. He also was up… Continue reading

  • Another busy day!

    Hello, friends!I spent the entire day preparing for Leeland’s Baptism and brunch tomorrow. Whew! I am exhausted! I did take pictures, but I am afraid to remove the card from the camera, just in case I forget to load it… Continue reading

  • Leeland’s first bath

    Leeland is 9 days old today. I was so ready to bathe the child, but had to wait until his umbilical cord stump fell off. This evening I gathered everything together and prepared to give him a sponge bath in… Continue reading

  • What’s in a name?

    At 20 weeks we found out that we were expecting a boy. It took us the next 18 weeks to decide on a name. We have a little bit of a pattern going on with our children’s names. They all… Continue reading

  • Birth Story- Leeland Thaddeus

    This is the birth story of our fourth child, Leeland Thaddeus, July 15, 2010. At 1am this morning, I was awakened by contractions. They were coming regularly and mild to painful. I decided to take a shower to see if… Continue reading