Monday, August 24, 2009

Like a drug to me

That's how I described this baby girl to Phil. You always hear people say how amazing it is, and I never really got that. I mean, they don't do much at all at first! I just love every bit though and am cherishing this time with my baby. Even at 4:00 in the morning I am happy, because I get her all to myself for a little bit and there are no greedy paws around to whisk her away from me! She is just the sweetest little (big) thing, and we feel blessed beyond measure to have her. Not to make you all gag or anything, because this is sugary sweet, but I just wonder what I did to deserve such a great life? Praise God. He is good.
As for the details, Lillian Caroline entered the world at 9:23 am on Wednesday August 19. She put mommy through a couple of days worth of contractions before she decided it was time to get with the program, and she held out until the night before our scheduled induction, but I think she just wanted her own birthday rather than have to share with her Auntie Victoria. There is enough sharing birthdays in this family already!
With daddy right after she was born.

My little gremlin!

Sweet sleepy baby.


He's smitten! Check out those rockin biceps too.

12 comments:

Hilary said...

she is precious!!! congratulations to you and phil. i think she was the exact same weight as paige and campbell-- 8 lb 13 oz. hope she didn't give you any probs on the way out!!! just adorable!!!

Jess said...

Aw...Elicia, she's BEAUTIFUL! You're right...no one can tell you how in love you will be with this life until you go through it yourself. So happy for you.

Jamie said...

It's all just amazing, isn't it??!! Life is never the same again and you are so thankful for that. Can't wait until Langston gets to meet her!

Unknown said...

She is just gorgeous! I love your photos. You look amazing and Phil is certainly rockin' those bicepts! Y'all are going to be fabulous parents to little miss thang and I am so honored to pray for you in this new adventure! XOXO

Stewart Stuff said...

So precious! I can't wait to meet her.

Josh and Leilani said...

Love those "Mommy and Me" times! Especially after she's been "shared" with others, makes you treasure it that much more.

kinsey said...

congrats!! i've been dying to know if you had her. she's precious and i know you are in heaven. i can't wait to be in your shoes!

Emily K. said...

She is beautiful!! God is so good!!

Linda said...

What precious pictures of ya'll and your beautiful new daughter! Love all that blond hair. She may be wearing the bows but she already has you and Phil "wrapped up"!

Carrie Martin said...

Yaaaaaay!!!!!!!!! Congrats you guys! She is gorgeous! When can I meet her! Love yall!

Emily said...

I love all your sweet pictures:) Lily is so beautiful and you look fabulous! Can't wait to see you guys soon!

Kate said...

Your whole little family is so stinkin' precious. I am so happy for you! What a wonderful blessing. Love your pictures... keep em coming :)