Wednesday, September 19, 2007

happy birthday, cassin!

sunday, september 16 at 10:18pm
cassin paul bates was born at home in bellingham
7 lbs 15oz
20.5 inches
darned cute

my dear friend sarah had a beautiful and simple labor and birth at home on a rainy autumn evening. she is so strong and such an inspiration for me! her experience with cassin's birth gives me hope that this kind of experience is possible.

cassin's name comes from 19th century american ornithologist john cassin, who identified lots of new birds. the cassin's finch is one.
(photos from jeff.)

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