Sweet Cousins

Tuesday night we had the privilege of meeting the newest addition to our family :)  Amaya Grace was born in Searcy, AR to my sweet cousin (I claim him as a brother) and his beautiful wife around 4:40 pm weighing 8 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 21 1/2 inches long.  Kylie just loved on her and petted her forehead.  For some reason, Kylie loves to pet babies ... haha.  It was so wonderful to hold that newborn sweetie.  I had forgotten that Kylie was once just as small.  I must say - I fell for the little woman immediately as did everybody else.  Congratulations Robbie and Amy!  You've got one beautiful baby girl!!

Amaya Grace Alberson

The proud parents!

Kylie petting her little head.

 Now, that's some proud grandparents there!

 Smitten by her cuteness.

 She's so happy to have another little cousin!

Speaking of cousins - we get to see Lila Rose over Easter!!  She is just a doll :)  I cannot wait to see her, Josh, and Ann Claire.  I miss those guys so much :)  I wasn't the avid blogger that I am now when Lila was born, so here are a few pictures of the preciousness that is Lila Rose.

Lila Rose Bullock
Born June 23, 2010 in El Dorado, AR weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 19 inches long.

Her proud Momma and Daddy :)

Josh is such a great daddy!

 Toby wishing he had another one already.

  Me wishing I had another one too ;)

Here she is a little older :)

This was Lila at Christmas this past year.

Kylie was being a good big cousin and showing her how to work things :)

And, here is Lila now :)  She finally has enough hair to stick a bow in!

We are so blessed by these little lives that surround us.  I love hearing Kylie's feet pitter pattering across the tile running to give me a hug.  It warms my heart.  Children are truly a blessing from God.  Kylie herself has been blessed to have such adorable little cousins.  I hope somehow that she is able to be as close to Lila and Amaya as I was to Robbie.  Robbie is one of my best friends, and I pray that one day Kylie can say that of her two precious cousins.  Praise the Lord for family!

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