"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Finally in Our Arms!

Seeing Amanda for the first time!
HI Baby Girl!!


Come to mama!!


Notice the split pants with the diaper hanging out:-)











This is Daddy!!!





Daddy's turn!




Mommy and Daddy are in love!

Checking each other out





She cried for just about 60 seconds--and scared the crap out of daddy:-)



Whew--All better!



Lucia and Amanda meet at last!!! Lucia is our dear friends' Matt and Angela's daughter! THat is Nana Martin holding Lucia.


Happy Girl!















5 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing Beth...it's just awesome to see how God is working your lives! What a sweet blessing Amanda is...she is blessed to have you as parents! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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  2. beth! oh my, how on earth did you keep such great composure when meeting amanda in these pictures??? most new mommies would have been weeping mess! i'm tearing up just looking at the pictures ;-) and yes, i DO want to pinch those cheeks!

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  3. Love Mike's face in the crying picture. These pictures are priceless! Love them. Love her already!

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  4. Loved all the pics! Thanks for sharing them!

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  5. OK, ALL of this makes me cry and then laugh bc of the comments you make, it's so funny...but then I cry bc I'm so happy...can I post your blog to mine?

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