Your Big Day!

Wow,
today's the day! You are going to be emerging from your mother today. We are all very excited to see you. We were at the doctor yesterday, and you seem ready to come out. We saw your face a little bit on the ultrasound. Just as cute as your brother.
By the way, we are going to call you Sidra Leah Cohen-Mallon. Which makes me wonder if we should change the name of the blog, but we will worry about that later.
So, big changes today. Until now, you've been pretty easy to take care of. Now it will be a different story. You will require more of our attention. But we're looking forward to it.
See you on the other side......
love, aba

Aunt Deb

Hey girl,
you are due to enter our world tomorrow. Also, an important member of our family just arrived yesterday. It's your mom's Aunt Deb Goodman.
She is quite possibly the nicest, most compassionate person I've ever met. Her presence here is bringing your mom great comfort in this stressful time. She is also a fantastic cook, so we're going to be well fed while she's here. She came in from the east coast, Boston. Some other relatives of ours from the east will be here for your naming ceremony at schul in a couple weeks. Your mom's brothers Ben and David, along with David's family. Your mom's brother Aaron and his family live nearby, and will probably see you soon, too.
love, aba

Grand Canyon

Hi kid,
Today I am going to tell you about something that we will do together as soon as you are old enough. We are going to visit the Grand Canyon. It is a natural wonder in the southwest United States that everyone should see. I've been there a couple of times, but neither time was it very statisfying. Now I know why. Your mom and I were talking to a friend of hers at the store and the subject of the Grand Canyon came up, and she told about hiking through the canyon. She did it all in one day. I'm thinking about a family backpacking trip that might last about 4 days. I am very excited about it. The reason for hiking down to the bottom and then out the other side is to really experience the wonder of the place while getting away from the tourist traps around the rims on both sides.
I'm sure this will be a difficult trip, but will be adventurous and fun, too.
I can't wait!
Love, Aba