And On the Sixth Day . . .

  .  .  . I love you more than ever before!  These past days with you, Stella,  have been pure bliss.  You're so tiny and delicate -- guess I'd forgotten how small new babies really are.  I'm baby-sitting right now, and just drinking you in!  Your skin is soooo soft and you smell really good.  Your daddy said you no longer smell like play dough.  I think you smell like sweet, fresh baby.

I still feel the need to pinch myself each time I look into your perfect little face; it sometimes doesn't feel quite real.  Of course, as I predicted, all your Mississippi family and friends think you hung the moon!  I think we were caught a little off guard to see how your little personality already shines through.  Such a sweet spirit, yet you make your needs known loud and clear! 

Think I've made about a thousand pix already.  I posted some on my Facebook page so friends and family could get a glimpse of you -- well, maybe a little more than a glimpse!  Will share some on your blog also.  I love all the ones of you and Papa;  he's got that same look in his eyes that he had when he looked at your daddy and your uncles when they were babies.  I can tell you love him just as much -- you just snuggled up in his arms.

I love looking at the photos of you and your uncles and aunt.  They all look at you with adoring eyes.  That's cause you are simply adorable!  I also love watching your Mama and Daddy with you.  It's obvious how much they love you, and they don't seem like "first-time" parents -- they're so good with you.  In fact, your Daddy "tells" me how to take care of you sometimes!  I don't mind though; I'm just so thankful he is such a loving, hands-on Daddy.  And your Mama misses you so even if she is gone only a few minutes.  She is so patient with you.  You are a blessed little girl to have them as your Mama and Daddy.  I know they will always take such good care of you and of each other.

Papa,  Daddy,  and  Stella

Papa and Stella

Papa, Emmie, and Stella

Aunt Rhonda and Stella

Uncle Kurt and Stella

Uncle Kelley and Stella

Uncle Josh and Stella

Lauren and Stella

Mama and Stella

Daddy and Stella

Stella looking at her Daddy

Stella, I could look at your pictures all day long!  You are so precious.  Am so thankful and thrilled you are visiting Papa's  and  Emmie's house.  I'm so happy you will be here for another whole week.  Looking forward to your Tea Party on Sunday.  There's so much I want to tell you and show you this next week.

Good Night, Sweet Stella.  I love you very much.

Emmie