Butterflies . . .

Sweet Stella,

Your Mama and Daddy said the doctor told them that you could be born any day now!  Ever since I heard that, my tummy feels like butterflies are fluttering around inside.  That's what happens when someone is excited and and happy and maybe a little nervous.  When I think of seeing you soon, I get the happiest feeling inside -- as if my heart is dancing!  I have my suitcase packed ready to hop on the plane when your Daddy calls.  Papa wishes so that he could come with me, but he hasn't been feeling well lately and the doctor insists he stay home.   He is so excited to see you!  Your Daddy and Mama are bringing you to our house soon after you are born, Papa will be happy for that day to arrive!   He shows all his visitors some things we have bought for you -- especially your baby doll!  Papa doesn't get excited about too many things, but you are certainly an exception.  His face lights up when your name is mentioned.  I can't wait to see his face when he first holds you in his arms -- he's waited for you a long time. 

I've posted some pictures below for you and your Mama and Daddy to see.  Good night sweet child.  I love you very much.

Emmie

Feltman Brothers Pink Hand-embroidered
Baby Girl Dress with Slip

Slip to Match Feltman Bros Dress

Back of Pink Baby Dress

Closeup of hand-embroidered flowers

Closeup of hand-embroider, tucks and lace-trimmed hem

Stella, you will look like a little princess in this Feltman Brothers baby girl dress; all you need is a tiara.  Well, look at that.  Marvene brought you a "princess tiara" balloon last night!  She loves you already.

Stella, that picture in the background is Times Square in New York; oh, it is a grand city!  When you are old enough, perhaps your Mama and I will take you there for some shopping and see a Broadway play and Central Park and the American Girl doll store.  Yeaaa!  I love New York.  Papa doesn't want to go with us; he said  "I've been twice, and once is enough!"  Silly Papa!   Your Daddy loves New York.

Stella, I just have to show you one of my favorite things I have waiting for you at my house.  It is called a "Church Quiet Bag".  When you are older [yet still young enough to get the wiggles during church], your Quiet Bag will come in handy.  Fun things to keep you busy, but not noisy -- such things as a cloth book, crayons and paper, goldfish snacks, your blankie.  Your Daddy will be glad you have this -- especially since he is a preacher!!!

                                   Stella's  Church  Quiet  Bag

 Goodnight, Stella.  I better go to bed now.  You never know -- I might have to catch a plane to Louisville tomorrow!

I love you very much,

Emmie

En Pointe !

Dear Stella,

Aunt Cherry and I were shopping about a month ago when I saw this sweet little tutu set and just loved it.  I looked down and there was one just for you -- an S monogram for Stella was embroidered on the shirt as well as on the back of the diaper cover!  I just had to get it -- my first tutu!  I knew your Mommy would just love it, and as for your Daddy .  .  .  well, time will tell.  I've a feeling he'll think anything and everything looks beautiful on you, his little girl.  Papa and I can't wait to see you in it.  Papa agreed with me that your baby doll, Carrie, looks so pretty modeling your tutu.  He thought the tiny pink bow was just perfect for Carrie's hair.  Will be so fun taking photos of you wearing your tutu.  For now, here's Carrie  .  .  .

Stella's   Tutu

Modeled by her baby doll, Carrie

Taking  a  Break

Tutu Cute !

Bottoms  Up!

Modeling  Stella's  Tutu

Hope you like your tutu, sweet Stella.  You're going to look like a living doll!

I love you,
Emmie

A Doll for Stella . . .

Dear Stella,

I have a surprise for you:  a baby doll named Carrie.  I hope you love her as much as I do.   Here are some pictures of her:

Stella's New Baby Doll

Her name is  Carrie.

Carrie's  Closeup

Emmie loves the new doll she got for Stella.

Carrie

Carrie loves her passie.

Carrie is looking forward to Stella's birth so

they can play together.

Isn't she beautiful?  We named Carrie after Papa's Aunt Carrie because her hair is the same color as Aunt Carrie's.  Papa said he thought perhaps Aunt Carrie's hair was a shade darker as she got older because he thinks she put some red hair color on it to hide the gray!  Papa thinks of funny things to say sometimes.

Another special thing about Carrie is her birthday -- she was born on June 20, which is Mama Nee's birthday!  That made me really happy.  You see, Mama Nee is my mama.  She lives in Heaven now with Jesus.  Mama Nee is your Daddy's grandmother, and she is your great-grandmother.  I'll be telling you lots of stories about her later.  Your Daddy will have many stories of his own to tell you about his Mama Nee.

I love rocking Carrie.  Papa said I must be practicing for rocking Stella!  Later, I will send you some pictures of Carrie modeling some pretty clothes that I have bought for you.  I love dressing her up and making pictures of her to show you and your Mama and Daddy.  Papa said Carrie is going to "be sore" because I keep dressing and undressing her in your different little outfits!  I told him  that I don't think so -- in fact, I think she likes dressing up and looking pretty.  The dress she is wearing in these pictures is her own.  She can't wait to meet you.  I think you will be best friends. 

I love you, Stella.  It won't be long now until you're born!  Yeaaaaaa!

Emmie

I Wonder . . .

Stella in Mommy's Tummy ~ 34 weeks

Often I find myself just sitting, thinking and wondering what you will be like, who you might look like . . . formed by the Creator's hand ... hidden from all but Him until the coming day . . . a day that was chosen before the foundations of the earth were laid -- the day that you will be born. Stella, I can't wait to meet you. I pray each day our Creator will bring you safely to us, healthy and strong. Ready to grow and learn. Eager to meet all the family who love you. Preparing for the coming day when you will realize, will know in your heart, will choose to accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. And I wonder no more -- you will be like Him; you will look like Him; for He created you in His image . . . on that day that was chosen before the foundations of the earth were laid. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow! I thank God for you, our precious Baby Stella, child of God.

I love you, Baby Girl.
Emmie