The last moments with only one child on the outside. The support of a loving husband. The strength of a mama. The wonder of a new big sister. The love of a new family of four. Thank you Angie Klaus for capturing these moments. Check our other posts for our birth story in words and… Read more

A couple of weeks ago we shared our birth story in words. It was nice to remember our daughter’s birth from our memories but we are so happy and fortunate that Angie Klaus documented the day for us so that we can be transported back and relive all the love and strength and wonder that… Read more

I wanted to write this down exactly as I remember it, which may or may not be exactly how it happened. I wanted to share this before I saw the video of that day, which I know I will treasure always and will share with you soon. This is how I recall the days leading… Read more

Dearest Niara, I’ve been here before. I know this place that smells of new skin and betadine and sour milk. I know this place that sounds of tiny coos and grunts from new lungs and the hum of the washing machine running more often than usual. Daddy and I lose track of what day and… Read more

What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life – to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories. – George Eliot Three years ago we gathered with family and friends to celebrate Noelani’s upcoming arrival. We had our baby shower on my grandmother’s farm in Pennsylvania.… Read more

“I am certain, my love, that poetry was born only after your birth.” — Kaman Kojouri We’ve spent the past few days in the surreal bliss that we are now a family of four. Tuesday morning at 10:23am we welcomed into the world all 7 pounds and 14 ounces of Niara Leia Elaine. Niara (Swahili) meaning… Read more