Jacob and Marcia

Tonight, as we bid farewell to 2010, we reflect on some of the things that have happened this year. In hindsight, it’s been a very big year for us, with a lot of big, big changes. Here’s our list of accomplishments for 2010: In January, Jacob went back to school to work on getting a [...]

We will call Copyright Marcia.  When she is older and can decide for herself, she can choose to be called Holland if she prefers.  Until then, we will rely on context to know which of us we are talking to/about.  Many boys go through the same process when named after their fathers.  It always works [...]

First picture ever. First picture as a family of three. Bonding with her daddy as they check out her mommy. The two Marcias hanging out. I just love this one. Perfect little hands. Long precious feet. Our little burrito. Wearing bikes for Daddy. This is what she did when I started singing Thriller to her. Holding onto [...]

Copyright has arrived, and she’s a girl! Marcia Holland Thurman was born at 7:17 this morning. She weighs 6 lbs, 7 oz and is 20 inches long. Marcia (Mom) and Marcia (baby) are both healthy and happy and doing great. She is named for her mother and for Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, with whom she shares [...]

I just want to reflect a bit as this week is kind of a big milestone week for mee.  Most people probably think I must be referring to the fact that on Tuesday (two days ago) my pregnancy hit 39 weeks.  While that is true, and a great thing, that is not what I am [...]