Sweet Little One

Sweet Baby Girl,

On the day you were born, you came all fresh and new with the spring rain, 

while the air hung with the fragrance of crabapples and lilacs.

 

You were quite the little surprise, showing up sooner than anyone expected.

Your parents were amazed, and full of thanks to God for His gift of a healthy you.

Your grandparents had come all the way across the ocean,
and wouldn't you know they came early enough so they wouldn't miss a thing.
It was almost as though you had let them in on your little early Mother's Day secret.

It was the best gift EVER for your mom to celebrate being a mother with her own mother.
It just doesn't get any better.

Your grandfather was calling everyone he knew that day, it seemed, to tell them the good news.

Your grandmother went straight to work cleaning you up and caring for you.

At first you were not wild about being all unwrapped in the cold world,

 but apparently the water felt good, and the love felt even better.  You soon relaxed.

It took a little while to wash out all that hair--you lucky girl!

And then you were all fresh and clean, just like that!

It was time to wrap you back up, but first

a few extra seconds to admire your little toes.

Dressing babies can be a little complicated when you haven't done if for a long time (or ever).

You got a little overwhelmed with all the fuss,

but though your Papa didn't have too much practice with clothing you yet, 

he sure knew just how to calm you.

And then, your wonderful aunt walked in.

She was so excited to meet you!

The two of you have some fun girl times in your future!

Everyone who loves you is praising the God who made you.

He will tell your story as only the Author could.

May you grow to know and love Him a little more each day.

"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power
through his Spirit in your inner being,
so that Christ may dwell in your heart through faith.
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
may have power, together with all the saints,
to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--
that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."
Ephesians 3 :16-19

The Creativity Project: Pastel

The theme for April at The Creativity Project is "Pastel".

What says pastel like a brand new baby?

I got to go meet this one a few weeks ago just after his grandparents

got to the hospital with his big brothers.

The nurse was giving them their "Big Brother" bracelets at that very moment.

First on their agenda was to check in with Mom to make sure she was doing OK.

(She let Dad and Gram and Gramps share Baby Brother with them 

so they wouldn't accidentally climb up on the bed and start bouncing.

Because boys.)

Next up was sharing a special gift with Baby Brother.

Because "Goodnight Moon".  Obviously.

Can a baby be without?

And then there were introductions all around.

All while Baby Brother slept.

Baby Brother is in VERY good hands.

Last week I went to HOLD Baby Brother.
I've been waiting a long time for that!



He is an angel.



And as I sat there holding him,
Big Brother said, "Aren't you gonna take some pictures?"
Big Brother has known me all his life,
if you couldn't tell.

He really wanted to help me take pictures, so I handed him my phone.



And then I got distracted by the fun of Big Brother and Little brother doing what they do.
Because, uh, that's what I do.

Big Brother even asked me what that thing I was twisting was for.
So I showed him how to zoom in with my lens.
He is going to be a photographer.



Baby Brother had a happy dream,



and then a rude awakening, so I took that as my cue.

This baby is amazingly blessed with parents and grandparents
and oh so many people in his life
who will treasure the beautiful way God made him
and teach him that Jesus loves him more than life itself.

All of this (sort of) pastel cuteness was brought to you by The Creativity Project.
Next up in the circle is Pam, who, by the looks of her post,
 might have been vacationing with me unaware recently!
Her photos are dreamy!
From there you can visit all of the regular contributors.
We would love to have you post your own pastel photo
on The Creativity Project Facebook Page.