Anne Arin Ekins

Anne Arin Ekins has arrived! Jayne labored spontaneously for the first time and, in short order, we've been blessed with a fourth child and second daughter. She was born at 10:47 pm on Wednesday, June 6th at 9 lbs 10 oz measuring 21 1/2 inches. She's got honey hair and a mild disposition. Jayne is recovering well; we we're discharged Friday morning. It's delight to see a new sibling through the eyes of Ellen, James, and Clark. Anne is a family name, had a solid ring to us, and alludes to a legend about purity from the life of Anne of Bretagne.  Arin is a female version of the Hebrew "Aaron" which can be interpreted "mountain of strength." As we prepared for the beginning of this new life, the image of a mountain in our old Salt Lake neighborhood with a beautiful granite face came to us over and again. We'll give Anne Arin her baby blessing at Church on the 1st Sunday in September; you're all welcome to attend!

Ekins Family June 2012

Jayne, Jacob & Anne

Ellen & Anne

James & Anne

Clark & Anne