the end is near

this just in: ryder jedidiah montgomery will be born at or near noon on december 18th, 2008. annie is thrilled to have a light at the end of the discomfort tunnel, and we are all excited to meet the new boy. please be praying for proper lung development, the only mild concern when taking a baby before 38 weeks. ryder will be 37 weeks 6 days on the 18th, but it never hurts. more details to follow soon.