Friday, October 1, 2010

meet esther

By all measures, Mara is a remarkable woman. She proved that again this morning when, despite the fact that all the medical staff and charts were betting on a c-section, she quickly pushed our beautiful baby Esther into the world. Watching a birth is a humbling experience, yet Mara somehow made it look easy. Here is mom and baby a mere 10 minutes into Esther's young life.




So please help me congratulate Mara, and welcome Esther. Mara...my only goal is to raise our daughters to be as strong and wonderful as you. Esther, may you inherit your older sister Dottie's sweet and thoughtful disposition, and your mother's unequivocally positive energy. I love you all.

7 comments:

Laura said...

Yay!!! Congrats to all - and especially Mara for doing such good, hard work. Lots of love,
Laura, Josh, Jacob & Leo

Mama P said...

Wow! Congratulations to you all! Just wiping the tears away now. Oliver had a big smile for esther. We are so happy for you. Enjoy these special moments with your growing family!

Essie said...

Welcome, Esther! And congratulations to the Murphy-Mortimore family. I am so happy for you all. Mara, I am seriously impressed. Kisses and hugs.

Kerry said...

Congratulations to you all! And a big warm welcome to beautiful Esther. She's gorgeous! Mara, so happy for you and the smooth delivery. Chuck, you're a wonderful husband and dad - those words made me cry (albeit I am a week from our due date and highly emotional).We cannot wait to meet the girls and see you both - hopefully in November. Enjoy! Wishing you lots of joy - and sleep! Kerry, Andy and Evangeline

Laura Keenan said...

fantastic news! congrats to all!

Anonymous said...

congrts. she looks so beatiful just like her sister.
dotties clothes admirer.

Rivka said...

So happy for you guys. Esther is beautiful, as is Dottie and as is Mara. Chuck, who knew you were so poetic. I am really so happy for you all. Mara, congratulations and good work! :D I hope you're enjoying every minute.