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LUCA BLAIR SMITH


The last picture I will probably ever take with a watermelon for a belly.

We welcomed Luca Blair Smith on June 27, 2018.
6 lbs 13 oz, thankful he was strong even with making his own double knotted cord!

Our first baby to avoid the NICU, Luca our Italian/Spanish  love got a 9.9 out of 10 on the Apgar score.
To give you a reference, little Levi got a 2 at birth. 

Couldn't be happier!

We were so thankful to add another boy despite what people may guess. It's all we know now, and all we love!

Proud papa, a great dad to raise godly men!

I mean... 


Sweet time together in the same room at birth. I've never experienced anything like it.
I'm so accustomed to leaving the hospital without my baby that it felt like an utter gift to have everything happen so easily. Thank you Lord!


My boys were excited to come visit!

Time to leave the peaceful hospital and enter the loud Smith home. 

Instead of jealousy like I thought, these boys are fighting over playing with baby Luca. 

Who wouldn't?


Special movie night to make the transition a little easier. 

Incredibly thankful for these boys entrusted into our care for a short time.

From top to bottom, left to right, each of my boys was perfectly designed, not by me, but given to me for a time.
"Children are a heritage from the Lord,
    offspring a reward from him.
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
    are children born in one’s youth.
5 Blessed is the man
    whose quiver is full of them." Psalm 127:3-5
Welcome to the world Luca Blair Smith! 
We love you!

~CC

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