Chris and I were chilling on the back patio enjoying an evening visit from Cathy and Al in the beautiful late Summer Sun on Friday the Thirteenth. Rachel was due to deliver their little girl on September 8, so we knew we would be receiving a call at any time. well, after more than an hour laughing and languishing in the golden evening Sun (and one pint in) Rachel beckoned; the little girl was on her way to enter the big wide world.

within four hours we were in London, relieving neighbour and daycare giver, Jane, from watching Harrison while Rae and Luke were delivering this most precious package, in the early hours of Saturday morning. the one-on-one time we spent on Saturday with Harrison was pretty special! an uncomplicated delivery allowed the family to be reunited at home early on Sunday morning. at this time, the incredibly good fortune of Lily’s uncomplicated and healthy arrival was not lost on us. incredible gratitude!