Thursday, January 14, 2010

God's Providential Timing . . .

What a wonderful heavenly Father we have! Jason and Ashley were expecting a baby boy earlier in December, but the Lord knew how special it would be for him to be born when the whole family was there. On December 23, Jason Clay Frodge Jr. came into a cold, cold world but was greeted warmly by his loving family. He makes the 24th grandchild and evens up the genders -- 12 girls and 12 boys. What a precious little boy he is!

Ashley was blessed to have a (relatively) short labor with the midwife in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and be home shortly after. There were lots and lots of cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents on hand to watch Savannah and assure her that her little brother was coming home soon!

Grandmother and Granddaddy adore the newest addition -- and one of only two actual Frodges!

Jason with his little son on Christmas day. We remarked over and over how much he looks like Jason when Jason was first born. Below is a picture of Jason when he was 2 months old -- it will be interesting to compare baby Clay with his daddy in another month or so!


Jason Clay Frodge, the Original 1972

Ashley with her little boy, a couple of days old. She looks so contented and pleased. God is merciful and gracious to our family.

Aunt Katie, loving this little nephew. Our family loves babies!

Aunt Ashley introducing Clay to his cousin, Paul. I predict they will be great pals and grow up to be faithful men of God together. Thank you, Lord, for your abundant blessing of children!
We love you, baby Clay.

4 comments:

Whiddon Family said...

Aww~ Clay is so adorable! I love that thick, DARK hair!! Just precious!~

Hope to maybe be able to see him sometime soon. ;)

Have a wonderful New Year!
~Mallory~

The Miller Family said...

He is such a sweetie! Of course, I think he looks like Jason as well.

Love the picture of Ashley holding Clay and Paul!

Love,
Katie

Kelly said...

What a beautiful baby boy!

Kelly

The Stricklen Family said...

What a beautiful baby he is! We are so delighted that we were able to see him :) We pray God's richest blessings on his life and that he will grow up to be a strong soldier for the King!
We also pray that he and Nathaniel (?? maybe??) will be great friends and comrades!
My!! I forgot what an absolutely perfect baby Jason was! You must have enjoyed him immensely, Mama!!

Love to everyone!
Molly