More Pictures and Captions...

I just love this picture of Aunt Molly with Lily!!

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How wittle does she look in this moses basket?? So cute!

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One-eyed Jack...we get this look a lot...

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I loove this smile Aunt Jen has looking down at her new niece!!

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I love when her eyes are open because she's so alert and her eyes are breathtaking.

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This is a picture of our angel RIGHT AFTER she came out at the hospital!!

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"Lily Pops" were passed out at the hospital to nurses, doctors, visitors and anyone else who gave Lily some lovin'!! We had 100 of them and we're down to 4 so I think the custodian even got one!! lol. There was a note attached to each one that said "Life Just Got a Little Sweeter - Enjoy your 'Lily-Pop' " Notice the GORGEOUS pot they're in that Aunt Jennifer made from scratch! That puppy will be going in her room!!

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Camera-phone picture of sweetness in her first pair of overalls!!

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All snuggled in her swing..


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Another great one of her just entering the world!! `
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This camera-phone picture is NOT posed! She is in 'breastmilk coma' and I guess she's had enough! She even spit out the pacifier which landed in just the right spot!! lol.

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This sign made by Kelle was hanging on the outside of the hospital door! I can't imagine what "passer-bys" were thinking was going on in room #14!!

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The decorations continued inside the hospital room.

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Cousin Katie was tired of waiting for Lily to come!! teehee

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I love the joy in Kelle's face in this picture. She loves Lily like her own and it makes Lily very happy!!

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These strength bracelets did not leave my arm while in the hospital! I used them many times for an added dose of strength!! `
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Grandpa and Lily loving on each other!! Isn't my dad a cutie-pie?? We always say he could be a JCPenny model!! He'd prefer Macy's. lol.

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Look at these precious hands!!

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Lily and her proud Papa! I absolutely love seeing David and Lily together. Makes my heart almost burst!!

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This is one of my favorite pictures!! I'm not crazy about it of me, but it's AMAZING of everyone else!! The meaning and symbolism in this picture is unreal!! This is just before Lily came and they were all there to love and support me, as they have been through this entire journey. You can see the happiness oozing from their smiles awaiting Lily's arrival!! I heart all of them!! xoxo

"My Sweetness"

"My Sweetness"

This is her new nickname...it just falls out of my mouth when I'm with her. Just feels natural to call her that. It epitomizes her spirit and disposition. She is more than we could ever dreamed of and love her more than we thought was possible. Here are a few reasons I love her...

My Sweetness...

I love you because of the way you look at me.

I love you because of your cute button nose.


I love you because you're a good sleeper.


I love you because you're easy to soothe when you're saddies.


I love you because you have made me a mommy.

I love you because you make me miss daddy more than ever when he's away.

I love you because you sound like a cute birdie when you cry.


I love you because of the way you look at daddy when he talks.


I love you because I can celebrate Mother's Day this year.

I love you because of the way you breathe while sleeping.

I love you because you've shown me a love that makes my heart aches.

I love you because of your sweet smelling skin.


I love you because you made all the waiting worth it.


I love you because you've brought out a side in daddy I didn't even know existed.


I love you because of your little fingers and toes.


I love you because you are so petite.


I love you because you made all the waiting make sense.


I love you because I know you've already smiled at me.


I love you because you look like a sailfish when trying to get in your nuk.


I love you because you have so many expressions with your eyebrows.


I love you because you have no eyebrows.


I love you because of your adorable lashes.


I love you because you are mine.


I love you because you make our family complete.


I love you because you are you.


I love you because you give me hope.


I love you because you have made me a better person.


I love you because you are a true gift from God.


I love you because you inspire me.


I love you because you are a kicker.


I love you because I could write 100 more reasons.


I love you because you bring out the best in people.


I love you because you are loved by so many.


I love you because I now know what miracles look like after seeing you on the night you were born.


I love you because you are our Lily Grace.


Forever.

Pictures Galore...

Here are some random pictures from the last 2 weeks! Our lives have been enriched more than we ever thought possible!! She is a cherished gift from God and we're better people for knowing this beautiful soul!! xoxo

Here are some more from her best friend's blog, Lainey Love...http://enjoyingthesmallthings.blogspot.com/

Our family decorated our house for our welcome home! It was such a warm and cozy feeling to come home and even better to see it littered with balloons, signs, streamers...we still can't take it down!

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Touching pictures from the hospital. There are a bunch of Jen and Lily n the beginning bc Kelle was trying to get just the right shot to frame for Jens bday on April 8th.

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Lily meets some of her friends who have prayed and loved her for oh so long!! I LOVE seeing people loving on Lily! It makes my heart so full!!

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Cousins finally meet!! I lokk like I'm in diguise! lol. We had to leave early so missed some great group shots together! ratz.

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More cousins!! :)

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Jen was home with her son sick from school. She managed to sneak away while he was napping to go with me to the pediatricians and lactation consultant appointments. It meant so much to have her there!!

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