Spritetribe Times

Monday, February 2, 2009

Super Sunday Arrival! Nathan Daniel Bowman

Wow...what an entrance Nathan made...with only Daddy, Mama and hospital staff around. God's plan! Sarah went in earlier in the day, and was making slow progress. Dad and Mom brought Emma and Will over...as we were watching the Super Bowl, till time to go the the hospital. Last we heard...6 centimeters...water was broken. I had just finished asking if we should call and see how things were progressing, but we decided that they WOULD call, since they wanted to the kids to be there close by. Well, hardly 10 minutes later...Jason called and said, "He's here!" We dropped everything! He was born at 5:35...weighing 8lbs. 11oz. He was still in the nursery under watch when we left, so I don't know how long he was...but I am guessing 21. He looked long all stretched out in there! Here's a few shots through the glass!

Daddy's Hand

Mama's touch!

I vote we go back to Mom's room!

Emma is mad she won't get to hold him TONIGHT!

William is tired!

Uncle Jason...we brought you some food!

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Sister Time

So...the FIRST day was pretty interesting. They scrapped at each other like sisters! Sophie was just wanting to be so overly affectionate and motherly to her BABY (not-so-baby!) sister,...giving her hugs and kisses and direction! And Amie would have none of that. And mama's lap was another place to vie for...

But, we made it through, and each day gets better. Sophie is learning to give Amie space a little space...a quick kiss on the cheek and be done with it. Amie is coming along side Sophie and taking her hand to go play with her on the bottom stair landing. They are so cute when they wake up and are talking to/playing with each other. Amie is a lightweight when it comes to sleeping...cries a lot in the night. So thankfully, Sophie is a heavy sleeper.

Sisters first bath together. Sophie is THRILLED to have someone to dump water on!

Sharing Yogurt

Sharing dish toys

No place like HOME and FAMILY!

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

"Hey...these straps are holding me back!" Amie rode for a little while leaning forward against the straps. She actually did really well for being confined...only fussed a little till she fell asleep...course she had to have been dead tired!

After showers and rest, we ventured out to visit my cousins, Joy, Janine, Jodi, and families! With 11 kids, it was a hopping place! I didn't count baby Vaughn, he was sleeping in the car! Thanks so much, JJ and Janine, for letting us come to your place!

OK...Amie has to learn to share! Sorry Noah!

AND...not take toys from others! Sorry Oliver!

Cooking up something with Simeon!

Luci just woke up...not sure she wants down there just yet!

Diaper bag alley

After another small nap, Amie was awake to meet more family. Thanks Curt and Mom for having the family down! They showered Amie (and Sophie) with more gifts....blankets and toys.

Cousin Drake just took Amie's hand and led her around.

Cousin MacKenzie...Amie liked her cell phone! Go figure!

Cousin Joah could care less about the new girl, but the computer was cool! =)

Gma Charlotte, and checking out Gpa Stann!

Flight back to America

Well, the time has come to go home. We enjoyed our visit in China for the most part (excluding the hospital), gained some valuable things there, not in the least being A DAUGHTER, and spending TIME WITH JORDAN!

I know Paul thanked everyone for praying while he was sick. I would also like to say a huge thanks! It was a rough way to start a trip. As I rode the taxi back to the hotel at 3 am, leaving Paul at the hospital, I had a few words with God about what was next...did we come all this way NOT to pick up our little girl? I had a good cry once I was back in the hotel room (as Jordan can attest to), committed Paul and Amie, and ALL the uncertainty the next day held, to the Lord, and went to bed! Now, I don't really think prayer changes God's mind about tomorrow...no matter how much we cry or plead, or give him advice and why fors. But, in the talking and the pleading, I AM CHANGED! to not my will, but thine be done! for HIS GLORY!

The other valuable thing we got was a glimpse of what it feels like to be upheld in prayer by hundreds of people, we don't even know! What an encouragement! My faith is strengthened knowing we are connected to believers all over this world....and hopefully all those who prayed give all thanks and glory to God for the answers He gave.

Lastly, just as our trip to China was temporary...we could get comfortable in the hotel for a little, but soon long for home! this world is temporary! I can get comfortable in my house in Klamath Falls, but my life here is short and I long for the days ahead in Heaven!

With that said...here we go...home with a precious gift...praying she grows up to love the Lord and serve Him with her life!