It was sunny, the air smelled crisp and clean like only mountain air could, and there was a light breeze. Siran was snug as a bug in the wrap, and was napping against his chest (like her big sister, she was lulled by his heartbeat). Lyra was playing with her dragon toys in the grass right outside the cabin’s open door, and every so often the ( Read more... )

Jonathan wasn’t nervous. He supposed for other people this would be an occasion that one could feel nervous about, but he had spent years hunting down the scariest witches and wizards that had ever lived. He’d hunted killers and destroyers of lives and come out the other side. Not without his share of scars, perhaps, but alive nonetheless ( Read more... )

Joscelin,

I would love to take you out for a pint and ask discuss a matter of importance with you.

Savage

Joscelin, Romy, and Lyra are pleased to announce the arrival of the newest member of the Jones family.

Siran Josette Jones
May 8, 2007
7 lbs 12 oz

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The summer sun was warm on their little family and Lyra’s happy laughter floated on the breeze as her papa clasped her hands and swung her high into the air. Romy could hardly believe nearly a year had passed since her baby came into the world, but the proof was there all the time in some way. A new word or skill seemed to crop up daily. Walking ( Read more... )

Romy fussed with a rogue curl for a few moments before giving herself a final once over ( Read more... )

"Just because we're giving your mummy a bit of a rest doesn't mean you can't learn about your papa, hmm?" Joscelin told the tiny little baby strapped to his chest. Lyra, for her part, just cooed and reached for the plush dragon he had in hand ( Read more... )

Stretched out on the chaise in the solar, Romy’s fingers smoothed over the silky black hair on her baby’s head. Lyra was sleeping curled atop her chest, quiet but for the occasional soft squeak or heavy breath. It amazed Romy how she’d come to expect those sounds, how quickly she’d started listening for them ( Read more... )

Early on August 3rd a new Rascaile was brought into the world.  (Yes, that's two littles for me, Joscelin.  I'm still winning.)

Aurora Dawn and Dora are doing well.  Jude is quite taken with his new sister and wants to give her kisses on an average of every five minutes.  I, of course, am being ordered about on a slightly more rigorous schedule.


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All -

Baby Jones is officially Baby Lyra (yes, that's after you, Gwenny. The cat's out of the bag - love you). Yes. I'm a father. Be frightened.

Fortunately, Romy is parent enough for both of us.

Take a look at the snap. She's beautiful, isn't she?

Love and kisses, and other farewell things,

Joscelin, Romy and Baby Lyra


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