Welcome to the World, Lily!
Our dear friends Heather and Tony added a new little girl to their family eleven weeks ago. Lily made a surprise entrance and was born at home quite unexpectedly. Fortunately, all was well and she's doing great. So this morning Mark and I hosted a brunch to officially introduce her. I'd love for you to meet her too...
Isn't she a beauty? I think she gets it from her Mama. Heather and I have taken countless pictures together the last eight years of our friendship. They mark the milestones of our lives--birthdays, holidays, and now babies. Here's another one to add to our collection...
Daddy Tony and little brother Micah joined us too. Most of the time Micah ran around and giggled cheerily. But I happened to catch him in one of his rare moments of moodiness (I have those too!). It was just so stinkin' cute I wanted you to see it as well...
Sweet friends like Ellen stopped by to meet Lily and catch up with Heather. Ellen is a talented artist, storyteller, and I had the privilege of working with her for several years at DaySpring.
Talent must run in families because when it came time to open gifts, we were all amazed by this diaper tower from Ellen's sister, Karen. Too cute!!
Love, laughter, and new life. What a sweet combination.
Welcome to the world, Lily, and welcome to our hearts!
* I'd love for you to welcome Lily too by leaving a comment or blessing for her (or her Mom and Dad) here!
Congratulations Tony & Heather. She is beautiful:)
Posted by: Kerri Ballard | February 21, 2009 at 02:28 PM
Enjoy the fresh taste of life bundled up in pink. Go's blessings on her all of her life!
Deborah
Posted by: Deborah | February 21, 2009 at 10:26 PM
We can tell that you all had fun except for Micah perhaps, during the time of his photo. Yes, Lily is a Beauty!
Posted by: Rick and Grace Sutherland | February 22, 2009 at 05:23 PM
Dear Heather & Tony amd baby Lily,
a day of joy, a heart of peace, a year of dreams come true... the fullness of God's abundant love...these are my prayers for you.
I like this quote form Charles M Dickinson,
"Babies are angels of God in disguise, His sunlight still gleams in their tresses, His glory still gleams in their eyes."
Sincerely,
Karen
Santa Clarita, CA
Posted by: Karen | February 23, 2009 at 08:28 AM
What a beautiful baby she is!! She is an angel!!!
Posted by: Julie | February 26, 2009 at 03:26 AM
I LOVE the name Lily. She IS a beauty! How sweet. And diaper towers/cakes are the best!
Steph
Posted by: Adventures In Babywearing | February 26, 2009 at 02:53 PM