Karis Ann Leamon Born!

Move over Nala! Your little sister has arrived.

Karis Ann Leamon was born March 24th, 2008 at 7:53 PM. Karis weighed in at 7 lbs. 13 ounces and measured 20 inches long. She was born with a full head of hair, Tara's eyes and Drew's monkey feet...




Both of our families were able to be at the hospital to welcome her into the world.

Many of you may be thinking, "Karis, that's a unique name". Well you are right and I thought I would head off your questions by giving you an explanation of her name here.

You see Karis is the phonetic equivalent of the Koine Greek word for grace. It is commonly spelled charis, but is always pronounced with the hard "K" sound. We liked the "K" spelling better and besides Koine Greek has a completely different alphabet anyway...

From Strong's Dictionary of New Testament words:

“grace” = 5485 charis (khar'-ece); from 5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): KJV-- acceptable, benefit, favor, gift, grace (-ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank (-s, -worthy).

From Vine’s Expository Dictionary of New Testament words:

GRACE = 1. charis 5485 has various uses, (a) objective, that which bestows or occasions pleasure, delight, or causes favorable regard.

The middle name of Ann was choose to honor Tara's Grandmother Ann Masar.

Please join us in welcoming Karis to our family and please check back for updates.