It's Too Late, Baby

I have pretty much been a blogging slacker when it comes to writing tributes to my friends and family on their special days. I'd like to blame it on this nasty cold I have right now, but one day out of many is a pretty poor excuse; I'm a day late and a dollar short on a lot of things right now. So first of all, Happy Birthday, Rebecca! I'm glad it has been a good one so far; she deserves some happiness. I love this picture. Becca probably won't (because she's not wearing any makeup!), but it says so much about her. Mia is beautiful and happy, and Becca is looking at her with so much love. Rebecca is a great mother, a beautiful woman and a fierce friend. Thank you for being such a wonderful sister, Beck. She also posted a lovely tribute to my brother John on his "Angel Birthday." You may read it here. I have a hard time talking about him, because it was such a sacred experience for me. John was (and still is) one of my best friends. We were so close in age (he was 15 months younger than me) and we were the middle children in our family. As such, we had a special connection, and I think we understood each other. I still miss him acutely, but I know he's still around. Even if I can't see him, I think my baby can. I'll 'talk' to him sometimes. I know I will see him again. Although I may not understand everything about the gospel of Jesus Christ, I have no doubt that we will live again after we die. Christ made it possible for us to live together as eternal families, and I am so grateful for that knowledge.

Walk Like An Egyptian

Here are some more pictures of my cute new niece Tessa. I love new baby yawns! Walk like an Egyptian Hopes for the future I don't know exactly how I did this, but I love the lighting. This is the best picture of Tessa I have taken so far. A little collage Isn't she gorgeous? She has already changed so much!

A New Day Has Come

Sorry about that last entry. I was in a particularly toxic mood when I wrote it. For those of you keeping score at home, I have restarted taking Zoloft. Being drug-free just isn't worth the crazy mood swings anymore. Here are the pictures that should have shown up on the previous post. Baby Burrito I'm not too sure about this whole 'outside the womb' business Such a sweet little face! Taking A Cell Picture I'm a new big sister? No way! Mach Looking Fabulous With N.B. The Niusulu Family Meeting Cousin Noah The obligatory picture of my handsome little man Her name is officially Tessa Grace. She's beautiful and so sweet. We love her!

It's Too Late To Apologize

I'm sorry if you can't see the pictures on my last entry. I could see them on my laptop, but apparently no one else can. I'll try to fix it tomorrow (or when I get the laptop back, since I loaned it to Rachael). It's certainly not the only thing I have screwed up on lately, and I'm sure it won't be the last. Sometimes I'm the biggest freaking idiot I know, and I wonder how (or why) people put up with me.

Welcome, Little One!

Here are some pictures of my new niece! After a fast and furious delivery, she is here and healthy, and a couple of days early. She weighs 10 lbs exactly and was 20 inches. I don't dare post a name, though she's probably Tessa. We'll see.

 

About an hour old . . .

 

The Whole Family

 

Mach looking Fabulous!

 

"I'm a big sister? No way!"

 

I'm not sure about this whole 'outside the womb' business!

 

This one is kinda cool--you can see her picture on the cell phone!

 

So tiny for a 10-pounder!

 

TONS of hair! She is such a little sweetie. We were so inundated with new babies for a while there that I think we all forgot how sweet and soft the tiny ones are. She is beautiful, and she looks pretty much exactly like Lily. This is a picture of Lily on the day she was born: No wonder they called her "Lily Jr." for so long! There will be no doubt that they are sisters! Congratulations, babe!