"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Layla Raine

We are so thankful that God has blessed us with another sweet baby! Last Monday, November 23, Layla Raine was born at 10:13 am. She was 6 lb 5 oz (our smallest baby!) and 20 inches long. I would have to say it was my easiest, most painless delivery yet (gotta love those epidurals!!) But seriously, not to be too graphic, but one halfhearted push and she slid right out! So that was a blessing, too!! Anyway, she is doing great--a little sweetie. Kaine and Halle seem to really love her, too. Here are some pictures:)


What a sweetheart!

The classic "yawn picture"

Proud Daddy!

Proud Mommy!


We were so thankful that our hospital lifted the ban on kids under 18 visiting! Just a few days before Layla was born they changed the rules, so we were so excited that Kaine and Halle were able to come and see Layla in the hospital!


Kaine just loves his new sister!!




He was even so kind to share his stuffed animal with her! (if you can't tell, Cheetah is laying on top of Layla)

Halle is fascinated by Layla--she is constantly touching her eyes, nose, hair, hands, etc and saying "nose" "eyes" etc. It is so cute! (at least, until Halle pokes Layla in the eye--poor little thing, she will have to be a tough child!)


Nathan taught Halle to burp Layla

Well, I was trying to get a cute picture...as you can see, it wasn't working so well:)

Sweet little Layla :)
Thank you, Lord, for blessing us with Layla!

16 comments:

sarah.flyingkites said...

CONGRATS guys!!

Layla is a beautiful little blessing!! We're happy for you!

Janel said...

She is precious!!! Congratulations, praying that this adjustment goes well.

Anonymous said...

Rachel! She is absolutely beautiful!! Congrats!! I can't believe how much hair she has. I hope my little girl has that much. haha

Adrianne

Anonymous said...

We're so happy for you guys!! Layla is SO adorable and sweet...just like your other two. I have the CUTEST nieces and nephew in the world.

Love you guys a ton! God is good.
Jill

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful family, she is very precious! Congrats!

Jessica said...

What a beautiful little blessing! Congrats, again! We love you all and are so thankful that God continues to bless your family!

(p.s. LOVE the blankets! ;) )

Anonymous said...

What a sweet blessing she is! We are so thankful for every one of you!
love you all!
mom (gma jan)

Anonymous said...

She is so sweet! I'm glad everything went well with her delivery. Can't wait to meet her!

Erika

Anonymous said...

She is beautiful...congratulations to you guys!!!
sarah q

Nichole said...

so much hair! she is so sweet and i am looking forward to meeting her :) seeing the 3rd little one makes me excited for ours. congratulations!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for another great grandchild.I'm sure Layla will be as great as Kaine & Halle.

Anonymous said...

Sorry, that last msg was from me.
Grandpa Jim

holandjoe said...

congrats, Glad everything went well.

T and M said...

she is beautiful. Kaine and Halle look SO excited to have a new lil sis!!!

Wee said...

Congratulations! Layla is beautiful! Thanks for sharing these great pictures of your three blessings!

Casey said...

How precious! She's adorable! Congrats!
p.s. we changed our blog address to:
ringgercountrylife.blogspot.com
since we moved back to IN.