An Amazing Grandmother
Heather's mom, Christine, left to head back to Texas today. It has been such an amazing blessing to have her here during Elliana's birth and afterwards as Heather and I adjusted to being parents. Christine was amazing during her stay. As some of the highlights, she made us Cafe Rio-like pulled pork salad, she took several midnight shifts rocking Elliana during gassy episodes, she doubled Elliana's newborn wardrobe, and she taught us how to efficiently change Elliana's diapers and give her sponge baths. Also, Christine took Elliana to her first movie: Robin Hood. She loved it!
Thanks, Christine! You're amazing.
Since we brought Elliana home, several friends have stopped by to drop off a meal or see Elliana. It's been really wonderful to have such supportive and encouraging friends, and we have loved showing off our adorable daughter.
Unfortunately, we haven't taken many pictures of these visits, but here is one that we did take. This is Giovanna and Michelle, Heather's coworkers.
Napping with Elliana
I love this stage of Elliana's life: she's so small and cuddly and warm. We love to nap with her. Thinking about her getting bigger is kind of bittersweet: I can't wait until she's bigger and more socially aware so that I can interact more with her and see her personality. At the same time, I know I'll miss her tiny, little body and all of our snuggle time.
Here are some pics of Heather and I napping with her.
The Elliana Fashion Show
Heather knew that one aspect of parenthood that she would love is dressing up Elliana. It's been a little bit of a surprise to me to discover that I enjoy it, too. She's just too cute! Besides, Elliana has amazing fashion sense; she's at the forefront of newborn fashion trends. So here are the many looks of Elli...
Vote and tell us which one of the following are your favorite.
1. Elli au natural. Life is just so demanding as a 2 week old.
2. Calm and perfect.
3. Elli pondering deeply on such topics as the relationship between ladybugs and flowers.
4. The sunflower girl.
5. Elliana's coy look. Watch out; she can reel you in with one look.
6. The plaid princess.
7. "Who's adorable? Oh, little old me?!"
8. Theatrical Elli. "To be, or not to be...?" She's already catching Heather's flair for drama.
9. Dreaming daisily.
10. Pretty in pink and working it with those pursed lips.
11. Chilling in her flower dress.
12. Excited about this big, new world, and that amazing flower headband!
13. Intensely practicing paper, rock, scissors.
9 comments:
I personally love the "#3 Ladybug and flower" pondering look. She's simply sweet! You'll love each stage for different reasons. The nap pics are precious!
OH you're hilarious! I love all the pictures. Especially the last one :) Todd I seem to recognize that sleeping Todd face from a General Conferences or two you spent at our house :) (or anytime you were made to sit still really...I've always been amazed by your ability to almost instantly fall asleep) I'm glad to see you guys are enjoying your little princess. She's beautiful!
I have been checking your blog for some adorable pictures and they are finally here!!!! She is sooo cute!! So tiny and precious! I love the outfits with the huge flowers! Oh girls are too sweet. :) By the way, is her hair redish/brown? In some of the pictures it looks like a beautiful auburn. So cute!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!
Definitely Plaid Princess! So preppy private school girl meets adorable newborn. OK so I read Cherie's comment about Todd falling asleep and that's funny because I've heard the same thing from Mike. He would say the scariest scenario would be General Conference tapes in the car with Todd behind the wheel. Hope the family is getting some sleep. :)
My vote is for #10! She looks very fashion diva with those pursed lips. Love the pink dress with flower headband too.
The napping pics are precious!
Mom is great! I'm so glad she was able to be there for Heather (and Elliana)!
Bob and I have to vote for #12. The perfect photographic expression and big red flower headband would steal any heart!!! I have to say though that her perfection in #1 "au natural" could hardly be improved on!!
I loved every minute of my time with your precious baby. It was such a joy and a privilege to be there. Elliana is a lucky baby to have such wonderful parents, too!
Love to you THREE!
----Christine and Bob (Mom and Dad)
LOVE the au natural pictures best of all...simply gorgeous! And the hand across the forehead, suffering through her first days in the world pose doubles the charm.
Oh my goodness Elliana has the best wardrobe ever!!!! she looks adorable in everything, absolutly georgeous little princess X
That's a tough one! My kids voted for #5 because "she's awake!!", I love the huge eyes in #7 but you really can't beat a naked sleeping baby in 1 & 2, she is so adorable--and the clothes are cute too :) It looks like you guys are having so much fun with your sweet baby girl. We can't wait to see her in person!
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