It's a girl!

Our little Eliana Ruth Schoen was born on Wednesday, 30th September at 9:14 am (Aussie time). She weighed 8lb (3.6kg) and was 49 cm long (don't know in inches). We are so thankful to our God for a beautiful healthy baby. She feeds and sleeps like a champion!

I know she's not really smiling in the below photo but she sure does look happy to be on daddy's shoulder!

The task of raising such a small, dependant child is an amazing privilege. We are loving every bit, even the round the clock feedings!

We have such a great love for Eliana. Oh, how it has deepened my awe of God to know that he gave His Only, perfect Son to pay the penalty for sinners! Praise Him!