July 30 – “Reveal Number Two”

Well, we have our second big news announcement now available for public consumption.  Kel and Christina and all four of their kids went in yesterday for an ultrasound to determine the sex of their new little one.  They each made guesses before the test.  Noa, of course, wanted a little sister.  Jachin and Micah hesitated but a second or two in declaring their votes for a boy.  Josiah appeared to be on the fence a bit, but I think he finally came out for a boy as well.  Christina seemed to be leaning toward a boy, and Kel kind of wanted another little girl.  He fell hard for Noa.  The grandma and Grandpa here in this house were solidly non-committal.  Chris spoke in terms of healthy with all its parts.  Kelley leaned more toward a human being as opposed to a … well, to anything else.  I never really heard from the uncles and aunts and cousins. Well, except for Cailyn.  She is always solidly in favor of the female.  Finally, over at Seaside, our church baby oracle, Sam, was convinced it would be a boy,  and you gotta pay attention to Sam.  She nailed the prediction with Josh and Christi’s little girl.  In fact, she has been correct just about every time on Vaughan babies.

The great reveal came first in a text to us and then in a mass Messenger posting.  Kel shared the name choices of his children under this heading: “We are adding another superhero to the fold.”  Yoda.  Chewbacca.  Kylo Renn.  Peter Quill.  I had to look that last one up, but it was pretty obvious, right?  After speculation and some demands for more info from family members, he added, “Noa has job security as the princess of the house.”  And finally, “Adding another SuperBOY to the fab five this Christmas.”  And there it is.  Yet another Vaughan boy.  Gotta love it.  We are going to be unstoppable with our seven handsome guys and three gorgeous girls.  Grandkids are great. 

1 Corinthians 1:31 says, “Therefore, as it is written: ‘Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.’”

Father, thank you for each one of the kiddos you have blessed us with.  Each one is distinct and wonderful and just right as you have created him … and her.  You do good work.  Amen.