Hezekiah Reed Anderstrom

The past few days have been a whirlwind to say the least.  As you may know, my wife and I are what you might call "social-butterflies".  The month of June was no exception.  As I was thinking about all we did before Hezekiah was born, it kind of blows my mind.  Take this for example:  Just 15 days before he was born, my wife and I ran around town at midnight picking up 8th grade students while dressed as a gorilla and graduate (yes, with a creepy Samurai in the background).

Or just 6 days before he was born, we made a trip to Vite Greenhouses to pick up loads of plants.  Then we went home and actually planted them in the hot summer sun!

Two days before he was born, we went to a fantastic concert by Joanna Beasley.  I still don't know how my wife managed to stand on her feet that entire time...

And finally, just six hours before labor, we spent the night eating Mexican food with some fantastic friends.

Then the moment finally arrived.  Our greatest joy and gift from God.  Hezekiah Reed Anderstrom.

Behold, children are a gift of the LORD; The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; They shall not be ashamed, When they speak with their enemies in the gate. -Psalm 127:3-5