12 December 2010

Akeyla Jennifer

She's a gorgeous little girl and I think it took us about a second to fall in love with her!  We feel so blessed to have Akeyla with us now...it's so hard to imagine that she was still in my belly 2 weeks ago!  Every day I am amazed by the miracle that she is and how perfect God has created her to be. 

At birth, she was 8lbs and 20.1 inches long.  She's already passed her birth weight and, believe it or not, is letting us get some sleep at night.  What a sweetheart!


Russ is a really great dad...he jumped right in changing diapers and getting her from the crib when I couldn't (can't) get out of bed.  She definitely loves her daddy.





Akeyla donned her Canucks slippers for her debut viewing of a Canucks game.  She didn't last through it very long, though. :)


My favourite position to hold her in.  she curls up into a ball and just snuggles in.  melts my heart.

21 comments:

Gary and Ellie Loewen said...

Blessings to you and your new bundle... What a gift!

Anonymous said...

She is beautiful. What a blessing!!

The W's said...

Love her!!!! Looks sooo good on you and Russ :) Love you so much my friend and as I've said before, I can't wait to meet her!

Frieda Wedel said...

I am so happy for you both, she is beautiful!!!

Danae Funk said...

Congratulations! She's precious, enjoy!

Christoph Neufeld said...

Love the photos and descriptions!! So cute!!

Sarah said...

Congratulations, Carmen!!! I don't even think I ever said that thru the FB, so this will be my first-ever comment on your blog. She is beautiful... I love her hair! Enjoy motherhood and the adventures it brings!

Amanda Quiring said...

Awwwww - so excited for you three! Can't wait to see you together as a family some day! xoxo

Danae said...

CUTE! Love the pictures :) She is a beautiful little girl - hope you are all doing well :)

christa said...

Carmen.... she is so cute...can't wait to see her in person.....

Anonymous said...

What a joy she brings to us all. Love the photos and the blessings Akeyla brings. Love and hugs to all. Grandma

Anonymous said...

...Been thinking about you guys so much & am glad to hear that you're getting a bit of sleep. What a sweetie! I can't wait to meet her :)

Mel

rachel joy said...

sooooo thrilled for you, and glad to hear you're doing well (got a little update from Dorothy tonight). Hope we get to meet and snuggle her soon! <3

lyse said...

So excited for you two. Now three. A big Congratulations and enjoy your new precious little girl. Your adventure has started.

Anonymous said...

gorgeous. and you look so happy. I love the one of the two of you at the end. All the best as you get to know your new liitle girl.
LOve to all 3 of you and cant wait ot meet her.
karleigh

Anonymous said...

Beautiful photos Carmen, I love the Canucks slippers! Can't wait to meet her in person.

Julie

katherine said...

Aw congrats Carmen. I hope you're resting and starting to feel better soon!

Corinna said...

so beautiful and wonderful, we can't wait to see her one day.

kelly ens said...

congratulations!!! She's gorgeous!

Corinne said...

Congrats! She's beautiful!

Monika Thiessen said...

Congrats, Russ and Carmen! She is so precious. Enjoy the new career of "mom".