Said I Wouldn't Do It

Do what? you ask.

Act like a crazy grandmother.

Yeah ...when other friends were having grandbabies...they'd pull out the photos and we'd ohh and ahh. And then they'd say "Just wait. There's nothing like it! You'll go crazy, too!" Yeah...right. I'd think no not me! Not me...I'm not acting like that! No, I'll be the cool grandmother. People will have to beg me to see photos. Hah!

Then it happened. She arrived. AND I went over the edge. I was actually carrying my iPhone around church on Sunday showing the first minute photos! (To whoever would kinda look my way!) My "Brag Book" is already full and it's only Day 4! I took these pics tonight and just had to post them!
I keep telling myself....it's for Kountry and Bo and Amanda and Cindy and Jacklyn and Jamie and Bobby and Elizabeth and Conner and the other relatives to see. But deep down in my heart I want to show her to the world....what crazy grandmother wouldn't! So indulge me a little while longer. After all...she's the first grandchild and you only get to be a new grandmother once!

I love this shot above...something about the light.

I got to feed her yesterday and today.

She burped and went right back to sleep.

I don't know what they're talking about

when they say she's up all night!

They will probably be calling me later

for the night shift!

Here's her daddy and I on Day 4 in 1986.

He weighed 8lbs. 1 oz.

We were still at the hospital.

He was a section baby.

His older sis started that tradition weighing 9lbs.2oz.

I'm not quite the "steel magnolia"

Bella's momma is!

After 12 hours of Lamaze labor...

When the Doctor said C......I said Section!
Here in Texas we like to say...the spittin image!

Her other grammy has already
nicknamed her Charleze!

I'm just calling her
Perfect!

I'm headed to Canton to find a TU-TU tomorrow for her photo shoot in a couple of weeks with the ever talented Ms. Tara Swain. I can't wait for a "professional" to get a hold of her!
And I can guarantee you'll see some of Tara's photos of Miss Bella right here!
Although I may have to play with my camera and a sleeping naked baby this weekend!

I promise we'll be back to Wedding Wednesdays next week.
Got some cute wedding stuff to show
and
I'm working on a really cute and easy
project to hang on the wall.
Think chandelier...black...bling!
You're going to love it!

Blessings from my delighted and crazy grandmother's heart!


Patti

A Little More Bella

I think I'm in love.

Saturday I think I was in shock.

Sunday I was smitten.

Today ....I'm in love.

(do you see the little smile?)
How cute!
I think I'm ruinent!

That's Texas for "all done in"!

AND.... I have to say thank you for all the

congratulatory comments!

I didn't know any of you 6 months ago.

Before I started this thing called blogging.

And ya'll made me cry with your heartfelt words!

Got out the pink kleenex again!

Ya'll are awesome!

....with her Uncle Bo

Three men and a baby....

Here come's the hand off!
Which hand goes where?

Pass almost completed!

Score!

Amazing!
And she's a sleeper.

She hasn't wanted to nurse.

Just sleep!

I'm sure that will change at some point!

Surprise!

The balloon fairy!
(Kay-Kay)

Her "Aunt-to-Be" Amanda

plans on coming out every weekend

just to hold her!

Charlie telling Bella goodbye.

He's got his photos to show

the guys at work tomorrow.

And he's wearing his

pink hospital wristband, too!

When he left work last Monday his boss, whose name is Terry Bell, was giving him a hard time. He said "Charlie...you are naming this baby Terri or Theresa (after me) aren't you?

Charlie said "No sir, we're naming her Bell-a."

"That'll do!"

True story!

I am so proud of him.

He has stayed by Jessica's side the whole time.

Hung in there through 18 hours of labor plus 8 hours of pre-stuff.

Holding her hand and coaching her through the contractions.

"Come on baby ...you can do it!" he said as she pushed and pushed and pushed.

He changed all the diapers at the hospital.

Learned all about nursing the baby and patiently helped both Mom and baby.

After bringing them home he headed off to his job 2 hours away.

He's one tired but proud daddy.

Reminds me of his daddy...Mr. Hero.

Who took care of me exactly the same way.

He's going to be a great dad!

Did I say I'm proud of him?

Miss Bella....

Stretched out in her cradle

for the first time!

Yes...I'm in love!

It's amazing.

I knew it would be wonderful.

Everyone told me so.

But I had NO IDEA.

It.

Would.

Be.

This _____.

Amazing

Fabulous

Awesome

Great

Fantastic

All of the Above!

And it's only been 3 days!

WooHoo!

I needed those pink kleenex in church yesterday.

It was all I could do not to have a full blown melt-down!

God....You are so good!

And thank you Jesus for the new job that you are creating for Charlie.

Remember...the one where he can be home with his family every night.

Thank you too for the abundance of milk that is coming in tomorrow.

Milk that Mommy is producing for that precious little Bella.

I thank you that You are supplying all their needs

according to your riches in glory.

Amen!

Have a blessed week.....

from my delighted heart to yours!

Patti

Happy Labor Day!

Miss Bella Nicole!

Making her GRAND entrance at

9:15am

5-23-2009

after 18 hours of labor.

Weighing in at..........

9 lbs. and 7oz.

20" long

It may be Memorial Day Weekend

but her Mama has earned the right

to call it Labor Day!

Too cute!


Kay-Kay and Bella
I think I'm going to like this!
My middle name is Kay.
I didn't think Grammy fit.
My mom was MeMe.
Her other grandmother is Nana.
I'm going to be Kay-Kay!
Mr. Hero's middle name is Joe.
He's going to be Joe-Joe.
Kay-Kay and Joe-Joe.


Bella, Daddy Charlie and Joe-Joe!
I think the guys are beaming!




Mom with Bella.

The happy new family!

I want to say a big thank you for all your prayers and good wishes for the kids. I know a lot of you out there have been pulling for us the past few days and I really appreciate it.
They finally got a room at the hospital Friday morning. Part of the problem was not enough heart monitors for induced patients. They broke her water at 2:30pm and thats when the show got on the road. Doctor asked her if she wanted a c-section at 9pm. She said no. He asked again saying it was a big baby. She still wanted to try and have her. Labored all night and finally had her this morning with not much of an epidural left. Can I say there was a whole lot of pushing going on? For about 30 minutes! Almost a 10 pound baby! She passed out afterwards. But is doing fine tonight. And Bella is healthy! Shoot...she looks like she is two months old!
I did fine...didn't even need my pink kleenex!
Not sure if all of this has sunk in yet.
I don't have to tell you she's the
most beautiful baby in the world.
I just have 3 words to say.
Fab-U-Lous!
That's what being a grandmother feels like!
Now I know why my mom always gushed about her grandkids.
I'm pretty sure I'm following in her footsteps.
I am totally blessed!

blessings from my delighted heart to yours!

Patti

I'll have more photos to show in the next few days
but I promise this won't become a baby blog!
Thanks for indulging me!

ps. Thank you Lord for this precious new life. I know you have wonderful plans for Miss Bella because your Word declares it in Jeremiah 29:11.
And Psalm 139:13 says you formed her inward parts and You covered her in her mother's womb. And she is fearfully and wonderfully made.
And she is perfect.
Thank you Lord.
Now it's time for the pink kleenex!