We can never have too many pictures. Maleah has been such a blast. Today is Halloween so she got to wear the cute ladybug outfit she got from Grandma Janna. We are having so much fun. We are blessed to be able to sleep through the night and have a pleasant baby. Here is a classic dad moment for you. I'm still learning how to handle the natural instinct of babies. I decided I could change her on the couch one morning since I had a blanket underneath her and a diaper ready. Well of course the second I switched out the diaper she started to pee. It was not going to stop on the blanket and started to go through onto the couch so I did the only thing I could...I put her on the morning newspaper that was sitting next to me..... Then there was the World Series. We were all hoping the Rays could pull out a win and we were a little tense putting on our rally caps and shaking our legs all together in hopes of a hit. Well Maleah was a little excited too, and ripped a homer through her pants, blanket, and onto my shirt. I love my little girl. She is the sweetest thing in our lives.

Sooo Cute!

We feel so blessed to have such an amazing spirit in our homes. We still cannot believe that we have Maleah in our lives. Cassie and I just sit and stare..."Oh look she moved! She rolled on her side! That is a cute smile, maybe she has gas." Of course we are creatures of instinct, and yes, Maleah is turning on her baby "in-stink." You'd think that I had learned as a boy with two younger brothers and two younger sisters about the instinct of babies. Last night as I was getting ready to put Maleah down for bed I realized I first needed to change her diaper. I checked it and it was only wet, so I decided that instead of dealing with the changing table I would conveniently change her on the bed. Babies know when Dads are foolish enough not to use the changing table because by the time I turned to throw the dirty diaper in the garbage and back again she was pooping on her clothes and on my bed! After a frantic clean up Maleah was put down...This brings to my knowledge the paradox of cleanliness. Now that we have a baby I have washed my hands so many times they are painfully dry and the lotion doesn't stop. However on the other hand, I am so tired that wiping up baby poop from my comforter with a simple wipe is sufficient enough for me to consider clean. What do you do? We are so happy, and so tired, it is like we are in a dream. Stay tuned for the next posting.

WELCOME MALEAH!!!!

It truely has been a surreal day. Words can not explain the joy and excitement we are feeling. Today October 22, 2008 at 2:30 PM Maleah Grace Julian was born! It was so beautiful, and Cassie was a champ! I honor my wife and all mothers who are capable of accomplishing such an amazing task. Maleah weighed 8.6 lbs. She is strong, and is already holding up her own head. I guess thats what you get for being born so big. She is so cute, and we could not be more excited to have her in our lives. I just look at her and get lost in wishing that "the sun would hide its head so I could watch [her] dream some more." It might not be a warm October night, but it will be one that we remember for the rest of our lives. Thanks to everyone who has helped and supported us along our path. Our parents especially! Also our brothers and sisters, the members and friends we left in Hong Kong, and all of those who welcomed us back. We love you.