Trudy was born a week ago today. 9/4/09. She was 6lbs 14 ounces and 19 inches long. The labor and delivery part only took about 13 hours, which was really nice since I've heard first timers can go a lot longer.
I am told that she is very alert for a new born. Her eyes are always wide open when she is awake; which are a gorgeous blue by the way.
Love,
Erin
Ed and I are leaving the farm and moving to Tucson. Before we leave, we thought we’d take a little road trip with Hannah. After Yellowstone we headed into Utah to spend a few days with Brently. I really wanted to take Ed and Hannah by the Mapleton house. So we all piled in Brentlys’ car and he got us lost finding it. The main house was locked, but the cabin was open. We sat on the lawn and I recounted the stories about running around the house as a kid. Then Ed pointed to someone also walking around the house, and he asked “Isn’t that your cousin?” We turned around and who should it be, but David George. David was passing by on his way to the mid-west. It took us all by surprise, but we had a lovely time sitting outside the house and catching up. A few hours later, we all went our way. And for the next day all we could think is: What are the odds? So you should always stop by if you can, there is no knowing who you might bump into.
Leah Bird
