can we go home yet?

can we go home yet?
Originally uploaded by ntt.

It is Ryan's last day in hospital today.
Tomorrow he gets to go home with Diana and myself!

Of course, he won't have midwives tending him 24/7, and he won't have the nice climate controlled room... but at least he'll be home!

We're very excited. And a little scared. But it's all normal.

It's all good

Father & son, sleepy
Originally uploaded by ntt.

Thank you, God, for blessing me with a beautiful wife and son.

Ryan Day 3

What time is it?
Originally uploaded by ntt.

Another day has passed, and little Ryan is doing well. The pediatrician will monitor a slight (normal) case of jaundice and make sure it goes away, but otherwise all is well.

The morning went by quite smoothly. The afternoon became hectic, and now the evening is another chance to feed, cry and relax. And Ryan may do the same.

Oh, and for those of you who are wondering if we might have Ryan circumcised... no, we are Saving Ryan's Privates.

That was for the people who said I made bad jokes.

Ryan Nicolas Takayama is born!

Ryan Nicolas Takayama is born!
Originally uploaded by ntt.

At 5.26pm on the 11th of May, 2006, Ryan Nicolas Takayama was born, weighing 7lbs 5oz.

His mother and father are recovering but absolutely ecstatic over their new family member.

PRAISE GOD!

1 day to go...

waiting... still!
Originally uploaded by ntt.

Well, if everything goes to plan, anyway. Our baby is due tomorrow.

I'm pretty excited... and anxious... and also wondering what's taking the bub so long. He's been in there 9 months and the suspense is palpable!!!

Congratulations though to Matt & Suzy, who welcomed their new boy into the world today. Thank God for your great blessing. Look after the little lad.

waiting sucks

waiting sucks
Originally uploaded by ntt.

i am impatient. i must learn.

Galatians 5:22
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law."

Congratulations David & Julia!!!

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Originally uploaded by Digital Davo.

We had the honor of being able to see David & Julia's new baby, Elliot, on Saturday afternoon, one day after he was born. He is a beautiful little bub, and it sounds like he was immensely agreeable to being born quickly and without complication!

We praise God for his amazing blessing on their family, and pray for Him to always smile on them.

In turn, we eagerly await the arrival of our little child. Please pray for our baby!