Pictures of the Queen

It has been quite a week. Starting last Tuesday and continuing into today, the Strachan family has had the joy of welcoming little Ella Rose into the world. After considerable conference with the Committee on Post-Natal Pictography (names are not available to the public due to the threat of swift retribution), I've included in this blog a few pictures of my little girl. Regular blogging will resume soon and will follow (I promise) my commitment to sharing my thoughts, not my life. Some things need to remain private.

With all that said, the pictures are of our return home from the hospital, our time in the hospital, her Ware grandparents, and a great shot of her at home. On a serious note, we're thankful to the Lord for a safe delivery, a growing little girl, a family that loves and cares for us so well, and the opportunity to raise this girl to know the Lord and participate with us in the great work of glorifying Him.

Ella Rose Strachan

She's here.

Ella Rose Strachan--
4 pounds, 15 ounces,
18 inches long,
5 weeks early,
The sweetest thing I've ever laid eyes on.

Bethany went into labor Wednesday morning at 1:30am. After a rather quick trip to the hospital, she was admitted. About seven hours later, little Ella Rose was born without complication. Though five weeks early, she's quite healthy. We are overwhelmed with joy and grateful to God for the safe delivery, the health of the baby, and the privilege of raising this child.

Pictures to follow; blogging may be a bit spotty (I'm guessing you understand).

--Owen for the girls