September 26, 2008 by daddy.

I write this while on a business trip for Sun out to Boston (Burlington).  This week I was suppose to fly to California for a SEED conference but decided for work life balance that since I was not going to be speaking at it and I needed to make this trip to Boston that I would flop to this trip and cancel the Cali trip.  So in setting up some times to meet with old friends I come to find out the Kevin and Aline are more than likely going to deliver their fourth child while I am out here.  Let me rewind a bit.  The last time that was out here in Boston was about two and half years ago, and while I was here the twin girls were born so being here when Nathan came into the world is so awesome and I love how God weaves it all together.  Before I leave town today, I get the joy of swinging by the hospital and meeting the newest little man in the Davis’ clan.

So Wednesday night I was suppose to have dinner with MDP and Bryan but MDP was sick, so I headed over to the Davis’ house for a couple hours of hanging out the night before the birth.  I arrived after the girls were in bed but right before left I asked if I could go and sneek a peak at the little angels.  I was so missing my four ladies while I peered in at Hope and Rachel snug in their beds.  Each night before Erin and I head off to bed we look in our two princesses and almost every night I lean in and give them a kiss on the head and tell them that Daddy loves them… I hope they don’t mind that when they get older… but I am sure they will be going to sleep after me at some point.

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July 31, 2008 by daddy.

We have taken to really liking ribs grilled here at home, why pay to go out when we can get awesome tasting ribs right here at home.  The other night we did just that, while sitting down at the table Emily turns around and said “daddy, I love your ribs”.  Wow, warmed my heart.  This from the BBQ covered face of a toddler.

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July 3, 2008 by daddy.

Thought we would share our latest family photo with everyone.  This was taken at Jim & Suzie’s wedding this last weekend.  Emily is three and Norah is 7 months… we don’t need to comment on daddy and mommies ages.

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May 30, 2008 by daddy.

The other day I caught this photo… I was staring down at the couch trying to figure out which one was daddy’s and which was Emily’s. It is very fun listening to the “conversations” that she has on her phone. Something similar to the following:

Hello there Uncle Marc, how are you?

Good? Good.

Good Bye

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May 29, 2008 by daddy.

Can you believe it?  It has been half a year that Norah has been with us on this side of birth.  Happy Six Month Birthday Norah.

So what is happening right now:

• trying out some new sound, we can’t tell if it is “B” or something like “nuba”
• sitting up all the time now
• dislike any tummy time
• re-learning to put yourself to sleep
• sitting up in the high chair for meals, great to have you at the family dinner table
• …
• amazing blessed little daughter of God

We love you Norah.

God Bless,
Daddy

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May 22, 2008 by daddy.

Big news, Emily is now moved around to the big people side of the table still using the blue booster and Norah is in the high chair!  Norah is enjoying solids and from time to times gets a little messy with them.  Emily like to retell that when daddy was away once Norah got squash all the way up to her forehead.

Also, below is an updated family photo of the latest Loons game that we attended.

God Bless,
The Lacher Family

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January 31, 2008 by daddy.

Norah oh wonderful gift from the Lord you have started to coo and smile. It is such great joy to sit and listen, watch and coo back. The other night after your big sister was in bed, I laid you down on the play mat and you kicked away, watched the flying birdie and just coo’ed away for what seemed like forever. The precious times that we hopefully never forget.

Love,
Daddy

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January 31, 2008 by daddy.

The other night I had the laptop on the island in the kitchen and it was playing the “random stuff” play list. Included in the random stuff is “Ice Ice Baby”. We happened to have all ready sat down for dinner when the song came on. Emily stops eating looks over at the island and turns back, with a very concerned look on her face. We asked what is it… she said daddy your cell phone. Well I can’t fault her there, since the ring tone on my cell phone is just that. I was so wonderful to see her make the connection to the song… oh the things children are listening to and we don’t even have a clue.

Love,
Daddy

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January 2, 2008 by daddy.

Based on a conversation the other day with Emily, I am now in search of a toy espresso machine. She was playing in her new kitchen and I was being served a slice of cake. I asked if I could have a cup of coffee, she informed me that she did not have an espresso machine so I was getting tea. Fair enough… that means that daddy needs to get her a espresso machine for practicing. She all ready gets up on the counter when I am making drinks at home. She know the process: grind, dose, tamp, polish, lock it in, pull the shots, knock it out. That is my little barista.

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December 13, 2007 by daddy.

Two weeks ago the world changed again, the Lord shown down His face as another child was delivered into this world. Early Thursday morning we awoke and started out the day like any standard day, take Emily to day care… but this day we headed to the hospital for the birth of our second child. We left Emily with hugs, kisses and words of encouragement and ensuring she knew that Dave or Jen would be picking her up.

As we arrived at the hospital we headed back to our room… turns it it was going to be the one that Emily was born in, well the one we stayed in at least, so we asked to be moved. We are not superstition people but asked anyways. We were blessed to have Nurse Sue by our side again for the day. Sue is a wonderful woman of God from our church that is nurse on the maternity floor. With the history from the first time she was able to help Erin be at ease for the day and we knew that she was interceding to our Heavenly Father on our behalf as well.

Labor went well, Erin can go into the details in person, and were did a lot more walking loops this time. The loops where enjoyable, holding my wifes hand and praying for the safe and healthy delivery of our second child, smile from all of the staff as we moved around. This time labor went all natural and not extra boost (vitamin p) was needed. Cut to the chase, labor progresses and it was time for the big moment. Next thing we knew Norah was in this world and looked wonderful. I don’t know if the doctors took note and don’t yell it out but it was the first one in the room to exclaim that it was a girl, the same was true with Emily.

Wow to see the birth of our second child was just as breath taking as the first, to be able to hold Erin’s hand the whole time and be speaking words of encouragement to her was so awesome. While Norah was over on the baby warmer getting all cleaned up and checked out she looks just like Emily did laying there. I know a lot of people have said that and I agree. I am excited to see and be present to see the distinct and wonderful young girls, ladies, women that they grow up to be.

Wow, now two weeks in and there is one thing to remember… that babies this young don’t keep a schedule so it always changes. Erin’s mom is here to be a set of helping hands around the house, with Emily and with Norah. Erin and I are getting into the flow and just love on our girls. Emily is adjusting, to being a big sister and helps out where she can (getting clean diapers is the main one).

We are blessed to have a good portion of the basement finished now and have new carpet down so that we can play and enjoy the space. There is some work still to do main in the office and the bathroom.

Lord God we give you all glory for these children that you have placed into our home for us to raise and call our own. Emily and Norah you are gifts from the Lord. We pray that you will come to know Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, give your heart to Him. He has awesome and wonderful plans for you and we pray that you will follow Him all the days of your life.

God is good all the time.

Love,
Daddy

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