More pictures of Leah Catherine

Leah has recovered very well from the stress she experienced during her birth, and these beautiful pictures were taken after only two days. We are still awaiting a couple blood test results, but anticipate that Leah will accompany us home on Friday, as she is starting to feed regularly. She even spent the night with us in our room last night!! Enjoy the pics.

I call this "piercing maternal stare"

I call this "dad's goofy smile"

Grandma's first time holding a grandchild...

... same with this grandma

... and this new grandpa.

Comments

Anonymous said…

she is so gorgeous---i so wish i could hold her and welcome her and tell her what a gift she is to our family!

November 20, 2008 at 2:33 PM

Mrs. Johnson's 4th grade said…

Gongrats, she is so cute. There is no turning back now. But it's worth every sleepless night.

November 20, 2008 at 3:44 PM

ses said…

She's beautiful! I can't wait to see you three as a new family! What a special time of year be born - this is my favorite time of year. I'm thankful for (your) safe delivery! Thanks for sharing your new daughter with us.

November 20, 2008 at 5:05 PM

hannah joy said…

She's a beautiful little Dainty Baby:)

I can't wait to meet her...whenever that may be!

Peace to your darling family.

November 21, 2008 at 5:01 AM

Amber said…

Oh so precious! I hope you guys are on your way home now and settling in to this new adventure :) Love you.

November 21, 2008 at 6:08 AM

Unknown said…

Congratulations Nikki and Ryan! She is beautiful!
-Betsy

November 21, 2008 at 9:53 AM

A Very Belated Welcome to Baby James Lawrence

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Sam's Blog Debut

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