Fill in the blank: eighty percent...

...off is a really good sale.
...is a solid B- on a test.

AND

...of our children will be of the male variety.




It's a boy! We like boys around here, so we think that is just dandy. Our kids are very happy and excited, except maybe for Norah who has been adamant for the last four months that the baby is a GIRL! She finally relented today that it is a boy, but she generously suggested that we name him Sister.

All seems to be well with the baby. We are grateful for health: so far so good. My heart has been breaking lately with news of friends who are experiencing serious baby- and pregnancy-related challenges and to all of them I offer my most sincere expressions of love and offerings of prayer. I would give so much to not have my loved ones suffer.




Comments

Wendy said…
CONGRATS! Norah is lucky to have all these brothers to support and protect her. ;-)
Jennifer said…
Congrats, Emily! I had no idea you were expecting. You and Sarah together--how fun!
Jen and her men said…
Well, you know how I feel about it! Congrats on the good news!
amyraye said…
definitely congrats. the more pregnancies i have, the more worried i am about the actual health of the baby at that critical ultrasound. such a wonderful feeling to know all is well.
pepper said…
Yeah for another little Craig boy. I am glad you are all healthy and getting your rest.
Lisa said…
Congratulations!!!
Courtney said…
another boy will be fun! congrats!
One less prom gown to purchase! And one more t-ball game to attend! Congrats!
pam said…
I'm with Norah, I was hoping she'd get a little sister. But you guys do well with boys, so we'll be happy with a baby boy. Congratulations!
Callie said…
80 percent boy sounds fun to me. Congratulations!!
tessa said…
Yay! We like boys at our house too. So glad to hear that all is progressing healthy and well. Congrats from us all.
Bryn said…
I love the older sister little boy combination....it's wonderful!! Congrats and I hope to follow with a healthy and positive ultrasound...nervewracking....yes I think as you pass through more of life you know more and more of the possible outcomes..it becomes a little more unnerving.
amyegodfrey said…
I can't wait to meet the newest Craig boy! They are all such wonderful, unique individuals.
abby said…
so so excited to meet the lil sweetie.
Liz said…
Congratulations! I'm so excited for you.
Anonymous said…
that's exciting emily! boys are great...
Sarah said…
Yay for Craig boys! I am so excited for you!
Stephanie said…
We had 3 boys and then a girl and then 3 more boys and then a girl. Then we cheated and got another girl.

You had 3 boys and then a girl and now must be started on your second batch.

New babies bring such joy! I am excited for all of you.
everydayjami said…
Emily... Congratulations!!!! You know how much I love having boys. They rule! I'm really happy for you and your family.
lys said…
I love boys. You are very fortunate, Emily!
Christen Noelle said…
Emily...congratulations!!! Dade and I both have high hopes that if there is another pregnancyfor me that it will be a BOY!

I am so excited for your family...and Norah will be so loved by all her wonderful brothers.
whit said…
Congrats to your family. Very exciting news. I was surrounded by boys in my family (not quite like Norah is). Don't force Norah to wear girly shoes and clothes like my mom and sister did, unless she wants to. (This may only be funny if Pepper reads this)
Maddie Bagley said…
CONGRATS!!! another boy!!! FUN!!!!!!!
brandi said…
a boy! congratulations- so happy everything is going well. little libra boys are the best! do keep yourself balanced and let me know if you need anything- i'm not too far away:)
Congratulations Emily and fam! I think you should teach Nora to play basketball ... you really need a full team :) Hope you guys are doing well.... sounds like you are :)
Andelin said…
Congratulations! :-) That makes me even more certain that we're having a boy! That's the only way I imagine this little one.

I don't know though, I figure we've got to go our own ways eventually! I hope you don't think I'm purposely trying to copy you...'cause I promise I'm not! ;-)

I too ache for others. Especially for the Stones right now. Did you know the Stones before you left? They are a wonderful family!
Kalli Ko said…
great! Now Norah can give back what she's been getting for the past few years from her older brothers!

congrats!
Jord said…
That is great news! I am glad that everything is going well and hope the new baby boy Craig loves being Nora's little sister. :)
Anonymous said…
i didn't even know you were pregnant. congrats!! boys are great, aren't they? until they're about 13, and i hear they get great again around 18. i'll let you know. :)

debi
Whitny said…
Yay. How wonderful. He is going to be so wonderful. Love boys.
Eliza said…
Haven't check your blog in forever. I LOVE boys, congratulations!!

Actually I was organizing my baby clothes a few weeks ago and thinking how much I love my baby boy clothes. Maybe because they are harder to find than girl clothes, I cherish them more. Or maybe because...I love boys!
Eliza said…
I want to emphasize since my last comment was kind of weird that although cute baby boy clothes are sometimes hard to find, when you do find them they are awesome. And classic. That's what I love about cute boy clothes vs. cute girl clothes. Never trendy, just awesome. I'm going to stop talking now. Glad your baby is healthy! Enjoy dressing him....because that is the most important thing apparently... :)

Popular posts from this blog

Look what the storm blew in

It's a revelation thing

Hello, I love you. Won't you tell me your name?