Almost Smilin'

Mom had to bust out a hat for the cool autumn weather that has arrived!

What to Say When There are No Words

Today, I found out that a dear friend and his wife had a stillborn baby girl last week. Although I cannot even begin to comprehend how they feel, I do vividly know what it is like when things do not turn out as planned. There simply are no words to express how I feel for them. I know so many of you prayed for Saela and our family - I ask you now to join me in prayer for the parents and family of this beautiful baby girl who is an Angel now in God's arms.


These helped me...

An angel opened the book of life and wrote down my baby's birth.

Then whispered as she closed the book "too beautiful for earth".

Author Unknown

Daddy, please don't look so sad,

Mama please don't cry~

'Cause I am in the arms of Jesus and He sings me lullabies.

Please, try not to question God,

Don't think he is unkind

Don't think He sent me to you,

and then He changed his mind.

You see, I am a special child,

and I'm needed up above .

I'm the special gift you gave Him,

the product of your love.

I'll always be there with you

so watch the sky at night,

Find the brightest star that's gleaming,

That's my halo's brilliant light.

You'll see me in the morning frost,

that mists your window pane.

That's me in the summer showers,

I'll be dancing in the rain.

When you feel a little breeze,

from a gentle wind that blows

That's me, I'll be there,

planting kisses on your nose.

When you see a child playing,

and your heart feels a little tug,

That's me, I'll be there,

giving your heart a hug.

So Daddy, please don't look so sad,

Mama don't you cry.

I'm in the arms of Jesus

and He sings me lullabies.

Author~Claudette T. Allen

Only a Onesie in October?

Saela is "out like a light" after our second walk of the day! Can you believe that it is 87 degrees in October - and we are in Michigan? We are soaking up every minute we can as it is supposed to only reach 50 degrees on Wednesday!

One of Life's Sweetest Things

When your child lays her head down, melts into your chest, and sighs an oh so sweet sigh!

What Mom Does While I'm Sleeping

I am conducting a symphony in my sleep!

Looks like these nails may need some trimmin' again...how about a little hand massage too?

Umm Mom...feet are cold here - socks, socks would be a good thing.


Whoa - who's that giving me some love?


Yep - Jillykisses will bring out my dimple!

Have a great day everyone - can you believe I'll be SIX weeks old tomorrow?

Happy Birthdays All Around

Happy Birthday to my Aunt Kara, Aunt Kristin, and Cousin Connor - they all had birthdays in September!!

Mom started the E.A.S.Y. plan (from the Baby Whisperer) with me today. It's a way to structure (not schedule) my day so I can start to figure out what's going on and have a bit of predictability in my life. E = eat A = activity S = sleep Y = you time (meaning time for Mom and Dad) It's only been one day but I actually took 3 naps IN MY CRIB and Mom and Dad are going to put me in there for the whole night tonight. I wasn't sleeping all that well in my pack-n-play in their room, so it was time for a change.

I am eating well though...you see that outfit in today's picture - it's actually a little too short for me! Mom was right...I am growing like a weed. I guess that's about all...I hope everybody had a great weekend.

Love,
Saela

It's Okay Daddy...

I know you would have liked to see the Spartans kick some Badger tail - but can you really stay mad for long when you have someone as cute as me to look at? Mommy and I think not!

Better luck to the Spartans next week!