Baby is here!

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The baby has arrived!!! He was born 12:45 this afternoon(pacific standard time) without any problems and mom says he looks nice and healthy. They named him Caden Michael.


Mom will post later with details and pics etc.. She just wanted me to let you all know!


Emily 


 

Comments

  1. CathySeptember 29, 2006 at 8:39 AM

    Thank you so much Emily for letting us know.

    This is wonderful news...I have been waiting to hear about this precious baby boy.

    I LOVE his name....how beautiful.

    Blessings to you all,

    Cathy

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  2. HisirishgemSeptember 29, 2006 at 8:43 AM

    Woohoo, A grandbaby! You must be excited to be a new aunt too ((wink))


    Congrats sweet family!! :O)

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2006 at 8:43 AM

    Hope you and your daughter's family enjoy those blessed first moments soaking in the smell of God's very breath on baby Caden's forehead!


    Glad all went well!


    Love,

    Carla Lynne

    http://www.carlalynne.blogspot.com

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  4. luv2stitchSeptember 29, 2006 at 9:42 AM

    Congratulations! The birth of a new baby is such a blessing for the family, I am sure that will be a very well loved lil one! Enjoy each moment with him ......many many memories of love and joy!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2006 at 10:00 AM

    Although I don't know your family personally, I have gotten to know you all pretty well through this blog. I'm so excited for you all. There is nothing like a brand new baby to bring amazing amounts of joy to a family. Can't wait to hear the whole story and see the pictures. I am due with my third baby in March and have been thinking seriously about a home birth so I am very interested in how everything went. Congrats again!

    Sarah

    http://methemama.blogspot.com

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2006 at 10:16 AM

    congrats, and crystal i'm thrilled you were able to be there and that all went well at home.....


    congrats to all the new aunts and uncles as well...i was at aunty at 8yrs old and those children were spoiled by me and i loooooooved them like my own...


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  7. HSBFrontPorchSeptember 29, 2006 at 12:13 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing the news. We're so happy for all of you! Enjoy the precious newborn time.

    Blessings to all,

    ~Nancy

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2006 at 11:26 PM

    How exciting! Thanks for updating us!! I can't wait to see the pics.... :)


    Jenn

    http://jennsnook.blogspot.com

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  9. DonnaJoySeptember 30, 2006 at 1:47 AM

    Congratulations to the new "Granny"!!!!

    So thrilled to hear about Caden Michael's glorious entrance into the world!!

    Bless you all....

    Donna

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  10. cherkeemomSeptember 30, 2006 at 4:12 AM

    Congradulations!! Enjoy your grandson

    racey

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  11. faerieevaSeptember 30, 2006 at 5:57 AM

    Congratulations on receiving a new blessing from the Lord into your arms after he had been growing in your hearts for so long! Magnificent news.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2006 at 8:14 AM

    Congratulations to all the Miller Family,

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    <br>Thanks you for keeping us up on things, Emily. I\'ve been checking your blogs 3-4 times a day to see how it was all going. So glad it went well and you were there Crystal. Can\'t wait to see the pictures.

    <br>

    <br>The best to you all,

    <br>Cheryl and family

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  13. BrykclanSeptember 30, 2006 at 8:30 AM

    YEAH!!!!

    So happy for you all. Can't wait to see pictures :)


    God bless,

    Cathie

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  14. Ashli - RingySeptember 30, 2006 at 6:04 PM

    What a beautiful blessing and how divine the family must be feeling! Such a true wonder and gift! The Lord is so brilliant with His plans! I can\'t wait to see pictures of Caden. Bless the family, all of you, and welcome to this delightful world Caden!

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  15. katiebellesmommaSeptember 30, 2006 at 7:17 PM

    Congrats Crystal on your new grandbaby!! I'm sure you are overjoyed! =)

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  16. agodlyhomemakerOctober 3, 2006 at 1:35 PM

    congratulations! i also homebirth and have had 2 unasissted births as well. can you share what made your dd plan this? i always find it interesting!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 4, 2006 at 9:10 AM

    Oh so very happy for you and your family. Another awesome blessing. I feel like I know you all, I rec your Homestead Happenings newsletter, and I love it. Infact that is why I joined Homestead Bloggers yesterday, what fun. I'm going to add you to my friends list. Now go grandma and start spoiling, God Bless : ) tc linda

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