gabby

this post is for you-

because i could
really i could leave a message on every post that your blog shares

you are such a wonderful wifey
you are such a marvelous momma
you are such a spectacular sister
you are such a fantastic friend...
i know right now you're blushing, laughing, and saying
"aaawwww essie-cakes, you are such a silly mess"
I can hear your voice in my head!
:o)

you ARE all these things, and so much more, gabness you truly are.

the memories you are working on making with your littles
the sleep you are losing because tamales and peppermint playdoh are callin
the grey along max's snout
the half smiles of your face (b/c a precious cherub has more photo space)
the look of complete satisfaction on mr. mike

you've accomplished this all
you have it good baby girl, i'm so proud of you!

G-d bless you this holiday and every day
with all my love
essie-cakes

eBee

on a sunday 2 weeks ago
this nugget, of nothing but pure goodness,
became the newest member of our family.

as you can see, she came too soon...
so soon, that other people would say, this might be very difficult-
but other people don't know what i know.

my niece, Evelyn Beatrice, "EvieB"
my little lovebug,
my EBee
she has the heart of a lion
and the will to live that pales in comparison
to any wonder of the world i've ever seen.

in fact-in my eyes-
she's the 8th wonder of the world-
blessing and miracle all wrapped up in 2 pounds of sugar

so tiny
yet
so big
already
at 2 weeks
her spirit fills my heart
her want to be with her family
fills my soul

i cannot wait to meet her...these are the moments when 6000 miles does make the difference
and the difference right now is hard

for now
our coffeetalks will have to suffice.

my little bumblebee...we welcome you with love!
aunt essie