In our home in the early afternoon on Independence Day, we met our third child. She came after my shortest and easiest labor so far. I am thankful beyond words, because that is absolutely nothing I can boast in. Her name means "the Victory of Christ."
Israel and Paschelle returned home yesterday and immediately fell in love with the cute brunette. We're going to be spending this coming week getting used to all the new routines and falling back into some old ones too. In the meantime, I have a few wonderful guest posts to share with you, starting on Monday!
Thank you all for your congratulations and well-wishes across Instagram, Twitter, and the rest of the virtual world! I've really loved reading all your messages and comments. I can't wait to share all of Victoria's little landmarks with you as she grows.

Awwww. Congratulations! Were you other two home births? That is so awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah! Paschelle was a home birth, and Izzyman was a hospital birth :)
Deletesooooo beautiful! what a fun birthday to have =)
ReplyDeleteI know, right?? Celebrated with fireworks every year, can't top that!
Deleteshe is so beautiful! congratulations mama! my third was born at home too, it's a really fantastic memory. so glad to hear it was an easy labor.
ReplyDeleteIf labor can EVER be called easy! ;-)
ReplyDeleteHaha! Oh, I know what you mean. I say it was the easiest, but... it was still definitely hard! Thank you so much for the kind words, Erin :)
DeleteCongrats! She is gorgeous. I want to meet her next time I'm in town. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Erin! She needs to meet you too - and the lovely Penelope :)
Deleteshe is perfect! congratulations! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're so sweet, Whitney! Thank you, friend :)
DeleteShe is absolutely beautiful. Praise God for this little blessing and that it was an easy delivery! Her name is PERFECT, I just love it!!! Thinking of you as you adjust to knew schedules and routines! Love you dear friend!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kara-Kae! Thinking of you too as you transition into a family of five yourself in the next several months. So excited for you!!
DeleteShe is beautiful. Congratulations, Naomi (and family)! I especially love the meaning of her name. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Iradis! You're always such a huge encouragement :)
DeleteCongratulations! She is so gorgeous (and her name is beautiful!)! Enjoy all your moments together as a new family!
ReplyDeleteJo-Anna
Will do, Jo-Ann! Thank you so much for the sweet words :)
DeleteShe is so perfect!
ReplyDeleteSo happy she is here.
So am I!! Thanks Tamara ♡
DeleteThese photos are beautiful! I love the meaning behind her name.
ReplyDeleteAw, you're so sweet! Thank you Carly!
DeleteCongratulations Naomi and family! What a gorgeous little girl. And such a beautiful name. Glad you are well and that the delivery went smoothly. God bless!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Amy! We're so completely thankful for how everything has turned out. Can't wait to get to know this little girl!
DeleteCongratulations! She is absolutely adorable. These pictures are not helping my baby fever at all. haha
ReplyDeleteAw, haha! Thank you Kait :)
Deleteoh, this does my heart so much good! beautiful babe and beautiful mama!
ReplyDeleteso many congratulations to you and your little growing family!
xoxo
I can't wait to hear your own news, Katie! Thank you, friend ♡
DeleteShe is absolutely beautiful! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThank you Summer!
Deletecongratulations! glad to heat that you and the little baby girl are doing well. her birthday celebration will always be the most festive one :)
ReplyDeleteleyla.
I know!! I mean, I'm pretty much off the hook for actually planning birthday parties for her, right? ;) Thank you Leyla!
DeleteLove the 3rd pic! Congrats again!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica!
DeleteShe is a precious little doll! I'm so happy for you and your sweet family!
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cortnie
Thank you so much Cortnie! I love this little girl :)
DeleteShe is adorable! Congratulations, she's such a sweet thing!
ReplyDeleteThank you, ladies!!
Deletecrongrats she's sooo perfect. can't wait to see more photos of this precious baby!
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks Hannah! I can't wait to take more pics of her :)
DeleteJust wonderful - enjoy every moment! :-)
ReplyDeleteBelieve me, I plan to! Thank you so much, Tina ♡
DeleteThat is just wonderful news...and what a name so beautiful and strong!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lauren!! It makes me so happy to know that so many people love her name :)
Deleteoh my gosh Naomi, i'm dying! She is a DREAM!!! i absolutely love her name. what a beautiful blessing. much love to You, Victoria & your beautiful family!!
ReplyDeleteYou're just the sweetest, thank you so much Murr!!
Deletecongratulation naomi, she is just so beautiful! enjoy your time with your little family. i love her name, by the way :) it suits her perfectly.
ReplyDeletexo, amanda
Aw, that makes me so happy that you think so, Amanda! Thank you :)
DeleteShe looks like a sweetheart! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteShe totally is! Thanks Nikkiana!
DeleteCongratulations girl! What a beautiful name, and a precious little face to match :)
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you Lani!
DeleteCongratualtions Momma! She is absolutely beautiful! My Madison was due on the 4th of July...she came early. My whole pregnancy all I could think of was: MY 4th of July Baby;) Glad it was an easy birth and you and baby are well. Very Happy for you<3
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Nitzalie! So glad she's finally here :)
DeleteGreat pictures. She's just beautiful. I'm so happy for your little family. We also welcomed our baby girl but, the next day. It will be fun to follow your blog (I'm fairly new here) while our girls grow so fast. Such a happy time!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's fantastic Linda! Congratulations to you and your family as well!
DeleteShe is just the most adorable, precious thing EVER! Congrats Naomi.
ReplyDeleteYou're so sweet Magali! Thank you!
DeleteShe's beautiful! ;) And what a beautiful name! ♥
ReplyDeleteThank you Arvee!
DeletePrecious! Love that little outfit too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristin! The outfits are one of the most fun parts of having a little girl, of course ;)
DeleteWhat a beautiful baby girl! Congratulations, Naomi! May the transition from two to three be an easy one.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Amy!
DeleteCongratulations! She is a doll and I hope delivery number three (one day) will be easiest too!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
Deletecan't wait to meet her! she's absolutely a doll. i think elle will like her, too! ;)
ReplyDeleteSo crazy that Elle's gonna be one of the big girls of our tiny group now!
DeleteHow perfectly sweet and beautiful are these photos!?! They give me chills. Not to mention, you could not have named her anything more honorable. It's just lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou're so kind Ashley! Thank you so much :)
Deleteshe is so beautiful, naomi! congratulations! & her name is perfect. i love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie!!
Deleteawww her name is beautiful! massive congratulations!!!!
ReplyDeleteMassive thanks, Allie!!
Deletecongratulations on your new beautiful baby girl!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you sweets!
Deleteso many congratulations to you and your family, Naomi! she's a gem!
ReplyDeleteShe sure is! Thank you so much Cindy, for everything!
Deletejust found your blog today, congrats on your precious daughter!! she is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you Meg!
DeleteCongratulations, Naomi!
ReplyDelete:D Thanks Kendra!
DeleteI much adore her name. And she is so lovely! Congratulations to your beautiful and blessed family!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Naomi!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on that absolutely beautiful girl. You are so blessed. Love the photos
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