Sunday, April 11, 2010

In Love


We are smitten.

Yes, absolutely and completely smitten.

Not one of us has escaped.

I unashamedly admit that I am smitten the worst. I wish that I could escape from the demands of life and do nothing but kiss her and snuggle her. I am constantly amazed at her perfect little fingers and toes, her cute button nose, her tiny ears, her sweet mouth. My mind has taken a million snapshots of her snuggled on my chest in peaceful slumber. She truly is absolutely perfect. A gift from Heaven.


A big thanks to my mom for coming out and helping so I could get some extra snuggle time in while she did most of the running around and the cooking and the cleaning and the taking care of the bigger kids.

Another big thanks to Kylee for taking these pics! You are so talented!

19 comments:

Cherie said...

Those pics are amazing. And you look awesome. I thought you just had a baby.

Sawdust Girl said...

I love that last picture. 3 generations. Well, I love all of them. Lena, you look do look awesome-and you just had a baby. I'm tempted to be jealous but will press myself to just happy for you.

EmJay said...

She is an absolute angel, Lena! I love her name too. I can't believe you produce such large babies. Where was the before you delievered belly shot?

Parley and Anna said...

She is so beautiful Lena, no wonder you're so smitten! I'm such a dork. I totally didn't realize it would be 80 some odd degrees there. I thought for sure she'd get some use out of these babylegs before "summer". You live in a crazy place! :) Can I live there too!
You look so beautiful and your family is so sweet! xoxo

Cristi said...

She is beautitful! There is nothing better than a newborn baby (and I can finally speak from experience!!)

I LOVE your name choice!! Emri Ellen! SUPER cute!!! Good job :)

And - your mom! Fun to see a picture of her after all these years!

Love ya!

Team Tingey said...

She is so beautiful...congratulations. The pictures are all great and you guys look so happy and excited to have your new little one here. What a great name for such a cute little girl.

The Kelly Variety said...

Smitten ~ there isn't a better word for it. She's beautiful!

Adam and Hilary said...

CONGRATS! She is a cute baby. Hope you are doing well and getting some sleep. Hope to see ya'll this summer and Emri!

Adam and Hilary said...

This is Hilary your cousin. We have a blog check it out.
adamandhilary.blogspot.com

I am jealous of you living in the sunshine!

Andrea said...

Awww...you WOULD have to go and make me baby hungry. Dang it.

dianeb said...

Holy Smokes - you didn't waste anytime getting a new family picture! good for you - you all look so good!(esp. YOU just days after giving birth- but I am not shocked - you ARE AMAZING!)
CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THIS SUMMER?
can Emri model for some pictures when you come?

evi said...

God, I'm smitten, too!!! Congratulations to your newly girly born! I'm happy to hear all are doing well!

Peterson Family said...

CONGRATS Lena (and family!)!! We are so excited that your little Emri girl is here safe and sound! Amen to epidurals sister... I am so aboard that train. hehe

I can't wait until my 'deliverence' in September... oh, that sounds so far off doesn't it?!

She's just beautiful and kudos to you for delivering a 9 pounder! :)

Maren and Dustin said...

Congrats on the new little gal! Sounds like it was bit of an adventure getting her here! (Isn't that always the case?:)) Really cute pictures- you all look great.

Kim said...

What great pics!!! Emri is so precious- what a cutie. Allie can't wait for their next play date. ;-)

Cheri said...

Great pictures Lena!! What a beautiful baby!!

Haley said...

Emri is so darling...I want to kiss those cheeks SOOOO bad! We can't wait to meet her in July! Hope you and the fam are doing great :) love ya

Jen Frost said...

Great pics Lena! She is beautful as are the rest of your kids.

Alysha said...

So precious!!