So Proud . . .

What is this? Could it be the cutest father-son picture ever?! :) Clay, I have to say that you have your daddy's little grin and your making it very hard on your Aunt Jennifer growing up so fast when she can't travel! Happy 1st Father's Day, Kyle! You are an amazing daddy and brother! We love you!

AND . . . exciting news in our family!!! We were recently informed by Ms. Emma Dell that she is going to be a big sister in January!!! We couldn't be more excited about this wonderful news! Addison is going to be spoiled rotten with so many amazing cousins! Congratulations Joe, Gretchen, & Emma . . . we love you so much!

Addison Phillips Brobst

After much debating, questioning, and practicing, we finally are sure that Addison Phillips Brobst is her name! :-) Passing down names from both of her maternal grandmothers who have been so influencial in our own lives will hopefully pass down the incredible legacy that the women in our family have left her. From her great-great Grandma Phillips, her great Grandmother and Mama (Addie), to both of our mothers, it is truly humbling to think of what amazing Christians, loving wives and mothers, and strong women that come before this little miracle. She has big shoes to fill! Here are a few of the glimpses we have had of Addison so far. Can't wait to see this little face . . . face-to-face!

Highlights of Pregnancy

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Here are a few of the moments we won't forget of Addison's time in the tummy.

Beginning of Brobst Blog

With prompting from a couple of family and friends, we are "upgrading" our means of keeping everyone up-to-date on our lives here in Chicago. We'll see how good we are at this high tech communication . . . I've been so impressed with the ones I have seen! It's great, being so far away, to keep up with the new babies in our lives . . . to see them grow in mommy's tummy, to hear them laugh for the first time on a video, and to watch them grow in pictures (and hopefully occasional visits)! They just grow so fast! I hope our blog will be just as special to our family and friends as others' blogs have been to us. We miss and love everyone so much, but always are so thankful for the never-ending love and support we receive from so many of you! We are blessed beyond belief!