Saturday morning, I got up early and headed to Fishers to meet a very sweet girl for the first time!
At exactly 1 week old, Miss Alanna was absolutely perfect! It seemed like she had the whole “life” thing down to a science. She only fussed at appropriate times (clothing changes) and looked ridiculously adorable the entire time.
She was like a dream come true for this crazy camera lady :)
This sweet girl came complete with two parents that have been praying for this precious baby for a really long time.
Meet Adam and Kim, more commonly referred to [now] as Daddy and Mommy.
Can you tell how much they adore her?
Almost 2 years ago, Adam and Kim lost twin boys, Alexander and Gabriel at (I think about…) 18 weeks of pregnancy. I’m sure their entire world felt completely crushed around them, and now- as they hold Alanna, you can just tell it’s like their hearts are nearly full again.
And I love that for them.
Is it possible for her to be any more perfect and content? This is a girl after my heart…
OH she has some serious personality. OK fine, she had no clue what she was doing but dang it, I love this picture. I don’t really like the angle, but absolutely love the fact that she’s sticking her tongue out at her parents, who are clearly adoring her.
When we were in the nursery, I noticed this picture frame sitting on the dresser. I hope some of these photos can “fill this up” very soon!
When I got there, I asked if they had anything special like an outfit, stuffed animal, blanket, etc that they wanted in the photographs. Adam pulled two tiny hearts out of his pocket and quietly said “just these”.
I realized that the ceramic hearts were from the boys birth and appeared to have their handprint/footprints engraved in them.
From the outside, Alanna appears to be an only child – but in the hearts of Kim and Adam, she has two big brothers watching over her in heaven.
There’s just something about this “family picture” that reminds me that true love endures everything.
I hope it reminds Adam and Kim that no matter how much time passes, Alexander and Gabriel will always be in their hearts and the hearts of those who love them.
Alanna,
You are your parent’s dream come true. An answered prayer. A product of love, faith and a whole lot of trust in God. You are perfect, flawless and the definition of a miracle. You are 6 pounds and 6 ounces of Grace and Promise.
You face this world armed with the Love of God and two big brothers to watch over you. How many people can say that their brother(s) are God’s ‘right hand men’? There is nothing in this life that you won’t accomplish.
You are part of a detailed plan and have a purpose far beyond what any of us can imagine.
Welcome to the World precious girl….
…and don’t be a stranger to my camera lens :)
xoxo,
~Ginny
