Chayim Xavier Hofmann has arrived

Daddy Ben with Chayim right after birth.

Chayim Xavier Hofmann was born August 4, 2008. He weighed 8lb7oz and was 21 inches long. All went really well for Karen and Chayim is a very quiet content little man. Granny and Grampa Matt Hofmann were here from Little Rock, AR for Chayim's arrival but had to leave this morning for VT. They have a working vacation and will spend a month delivering gifts to their supporters for Family Life Ministry. We will see them again on their return trip.

Levi, Chayim's big brother of 6 1/2 years, is smitten with his little brother, as is big brother Jaron who is 4 1/2 years old.


The boys got to stay with their Papa and me until their Mommie and Daddy could bring Chayim home. We had a good time.
Ben is putting in a new bathroom at their house so they had been staying with us for July. What a joy that was. They still come over daily to take baths until the tub is in, so I get lots of hugs.

We are headed up to Chateaugay, New York tomorrow to see Don's dad. He is in a nursing home now and is still holding his own. We sure wish we lived closer to family. My sister Jill is living in our hometown now, Ellenburg Depot. We actually grew up in Ellenburg Center, which is just a few miles away. Jill and Andy are renting the apartment over our sister's garage. I am so excited to see them. I am bringing all the fixings for us to make quilted pot holders while I am up there. We always have something crafty to do while we are together. I made this wall hanging for Jill to bring up.
She loves and collects bears. Hope she will like it!

Well I have lots of things to do today to get ready for our trip tomorrow, so ta ta for now.

Always remember that Christ loves you with an unending love and that if God gave His son as a sacrifice for our sins, how much more would He give to them that love Him.
May He bless you richly today,
Pam