On Wednesday April 16th, Carmel and I welcomed Grace Catherine into the world. She is healthy and happy and the entire family is doing well. Life is truly a miracle and Grace is a strong reminder of that. She was born during a papal visit and shares the same birthday as Pope Benedict. Not a bad start!

April 18, 2008 at 9:00 am
Oh, wow! How awesome.
Welcome to the world outside the womb, Grace!
She’s beautiful.
April 18, 2008 at 9:29 am
Congrats! I can’t wait to see her. :D
For curiosities sake, I looked up what saints have April 16th as a memorial. One is St. Bernadette of Lourdes. Here is the rest.
Yes, Grace, your Aunt is a nerd. :)
April 18, 2008 at 10:46 am
Thanks for letting me know, Jennifer. I’d been clicking on Carmel’s and Jonathan’s blog for any news.
Congratulations, Jonathan and Carmel! Very cool to share a birthday with Pope Benedict and St. Bernadette’s feastday.
Welcome to the world Grace Catherine. May your life be filled with grace!
God bless and enjoy the baby. She’ll grow quickly. Enjoy each day. Take lots of pictures. Take naps when the baby sleeps. Hope you have a good rocking chair.
April 18, 2008 at 1:12 pm
She looks beautiful, and hungry.
April 18, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Welcome to the world, Grace Catherine!!
You have a beautiful name and a beautiful birthday :-)
Blessings to you all,
Ruth
April 18, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Congratulations to Jonathan and Carmel!
Thanks be to God!
May God bless your family!
April 18, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Life is beautiful!
April 19, 2008 at 8:41 am
Many years!
April 19, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Yes, indeedy–congrats! Saint Bernadette, pray for us!
April 19, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Welcome Grace Catherine! She’s beautiful!!
Congrats to Mommy and Daddy!
April 21, 2008 at 10:01 am
That is awesome! What a blessing!