Baby Esaias

As most of you know we had a new addition to our family earlier today. Esaias Paul Sandoval was born at 1:35 pm on 4-24-10. He was 8 pounds and 20 inches. He is the biggest baby we have had and seems to be in good spirits thus far. Vycci is also doing well and I am here with her at the hospital tonight as I share these first pictures of our new blessing from heaven.

We started this adventure 2 1/2 years ago when we felt that another spirit was waiting to come to our family. After two unsuccessful pregnancies we were a bit apprehensive to try again but the Lord spoke to us through scripture and the spirit and told us that Esaias was still waiting to come to earth. We can't express our gratitude to everyone who helped with the spiritual, temporal, and emotional support that we have benefited from through this oft ever winding gauntlet.

We love you all who keep tabs on us through this blog and pray that you will feel the appreciation and gratitude you all deserve.

Grandma Chris and Papa Joe w/ grand baby Esaias

All 5 Sandoval's (Vycci, Isaac, Esaias, Danny, Marina)

Big brother Isaac w/ Esaias

First Bath

Danny and new baby Esaias

Esaias Close Up

Auntie Risa and Esaias

Esaias being weighed

Family Pictures Hung!

Saturday was a nice break from the long week without Danny. It was even a short week. I am not looking forward to adding one more "single parent" evening to the week. Everyday I remind myself of why I am doing this. 1) Because I love my husband 2) Because I value education 3) Because I know it is temporary and 4) Because I know it will be good for our family in the long run!
So, back to Saturday. We hung out and took it pretty easy in the morning, then ran the few necessary errands, and finally we took Marina to her first friend birthday party without her brother. She was very excited to say the least. Thanks to the Alex for inviting her. This actually gave us some time without Marina to shop for her upcoming birthday and start to work on Christmas shopping. It was a very quiet and non-whiny experience. "Thank you Alex for inviting her." When picked her up, we visited with the Easton's for a short time, it was nice to see them on a social note.
Upon returning home we decided to take on putting up our family pictures, while the kids watched a movie. It is the first time we have had family pictures hanging in our house since we've been married. Crazy huh? Since it's a monumetal moment in our family, I tried to take a picture of the pictures. Didn't work very well, but here it is, just to mark the moment. Thanks again to Kristie Chadwick for doing these for us. She was awesome.
I love that Danny and I have such a great relationship. I am so blessed to have a husband that helps do the duties at home. This weekend he took on the laundry, and of course the cooking. And took the time to talk to me and play the bestfriend role too. No wonder I miss him during the week. Just wanted him and all of you to know why I sound a little whiny, about not having him home. I guess I've just been very spoiled all these years. Thanks Hubby!!!