Here are some pictures from the week. In the morning before school, Lane always wants me to leave Estelle downstairs with him while I get ready. Sometimes I let him "watch" her. The other day I came down to check on them and he had picked her up and wrapped both of them up in a blanket to snuggle and watch TV. Very cute, even Lane with his scraped up forehead and chocolate toast face.
Estelle loves this little play mat. I laid her down this way.....
and about 20 minutes later, she was this way. Lane lays his light saber above Estelle and has the lights going on it. She loves it!
Estelle also loves her johnny jumper. She stayed in there for a little bit, while I scrapbooked. Here is her smiley face,
and here is her famous pouty lip, she already figured out that it gets her attention.
Lane had his first t-ball game yesterday! He did great, he got a couple great hits.
Estelle did good during the game, I think I've figured out that she really likes being out and about. Seems as if I might have one child who wants to stay home all the time and another that wants to be on the go! After t-ball we had a birthday party to go to.
Lane bowling at the party.
I am so enjoying watching Estelle grow. I have felt so sad that we didn't get to see Case do all the things a baby does, get his first tooth, roll all over the place, crawl, walk, talk. I find myself really excited for Estelle to do all of those things, I was so ready to see that and enjoy that time with Case, now I look forward to it with Estelle. We are so blessed to have her to fill our home with all the love (and noise) a baby brings :)
5 comments:
These are great pictures! Lane you are the best brother! That was a very clever idea to put the lightsaber up there so Estelle could look at it. She's a lucky little lady.
I love these pictures. The one of Estelle and Lane with his hand on her head! I really love it.
Life is so hard to understand sometimes. I am thankful you have Estelle and am thankful Lane gets to be a fabulous brother, again. But your journey has been and is so hard. Praying for you.
What a GREAT big brother Lane is...the light thing on her play mat...that is something I totally see Ryker doing when Slade is ready for the play mat time. ;)
I love the snuggle buddies picture. Melt my heart!!! Lane cracks me up with his scratched forehead, chocolate face and lightsaber invention. I agree with Kelly--awesome brother, so clever and such a gift to Estelle! I want to know how you plan to ever resist that pouty lip. Impossible. Definitely Little Miss' secret weapon.
What a delight to be able to experience all the fun baby firsts with Estelle! What sorrow that you never got to see Case reach all of those milestones! All 3 of your kiddos are so blessed to have you as a mom. You love them all so well. I am amazed at the way that in the midst of your grief you can be fully present to your kids that are here while still honoring Case's memory and place in your family. Like Michele said, life is hard. You know that all too well. But I praise God that you have faith and courage to somehow still dare to HOPE. You inspire me to do the same.
The picture of Lane with his hand on Estelle's head gets me every time. Priceless pictures, I love your family.
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