Sunday, January 10, 2010

Our New Love

I am in love with a new person in my life. There is such a thing as love at first sight. The instant I saw her, I knew her.  A miniature child of the child that I had 31 years ago. I remember feeling the way my daughter and her husband are feeling right now. In awe. In love. The little child who has been nestled in her womb. Sometimes kicking, sometimes hicuppping, loved by Kristin & Tim since the day she was created. Ten fingers, ten toes, and that cooing sound that I will never get enough of. Tearing up (both Steve & I) when we saw her for the first time. The little pink knit cap covering her hair of  brown. Struggling to get fingers or a thumb in her mouth. Wide awake right after birth. These memories will be imprinted forever in our minds. Welcome to the family Jaelyn Nicole.

 

15 comments:

Judy T said...

Oh, She's beautiful!!! What a proud grandma! Congrats to all.
Judy

Felinae said...

She's beautiful! What a pretty name they chose for her too.

Congratulations to you all.

Smiles~Felinae~

SkippyMom said...

She is a cutie...OH!

Is it pronounced JAY LYNN? I have one of those type of names too - hard to spell and impossible to pronounce, but [well, back in the day] unique. Never heard anyone else with my name until I was at college.

She will certainly be the only one in her class I bet!

Anonymous said...

Such a beautiful little girl!! Congratulations to you all. Now your fun is just beginning. There is NOTHING like being grand-parents. It's just so much fun!! So glad everyone is doing well. They look so happy! What a wonderful weekend for you both!!...debbie

Unknown said...

Oh what a beautiful baby..I'm so happy for you..Love her name..especially the middle name.. Nicole is my daughters middle name..Congrats to you guys and your daughter and her hubby...Lisa

PatQ said...

What a gift from heaven. ENJOY!

Melissa said...

How precious, how perfect. God bless

Unknown said...

Holding a grandchild is such an amazing feeling, they kind of let us know that something of us will be around long after we are gone.
To see our children as parents is such a gift. Enjoy these moments!

jaz@octoberfarm said...

oh gosh...she is gorgeous! i want one but my daughter is being stubborn!

Kelle at The Never Done Farm said...

Congrats grandma, she's absolutely beautiful! We have a grandbaby coming the beginning of April. Pssst... it's a girl or so the sonogram says*wink* The name they have picked is Jaylee Lynn. I can't wait to meet her!

Enjoy this new phase of life, what a blessing.
Blessings,
Kelle

TxFarmhouse said...

Congratulations! There is nothing like grandbabies.
Stay warm,
Berte

angie said...

Congratulations Grandma! She is beautiful.

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ElderberryWine4u said...

What a beauty! Congratulations!

Carol............. said...

Congrats! Pretty..pretty..and pretty special!