Oh Little Lyra, Little Lyra Jane,
You are so precious and so small. I love your bows, your stretches, and even the way you sleep is so sweet.
Today we had a big outing at the Fort Worth Children's Museum. Your big boys cousins had a good time but I think your Poppa had the best time. You slept through most of the noise and didn't seem to mind the occasional kisses on your sweet head while you slept.
We laughed at this picture with you , your Mommy and a baby doll. Your Mommy is looking like she might be saying, " No thank you, I'll just have one baby at a time." Just know Lyra you changed your Mommy's and Daddy's life for the better. Babies have a way of knocking off the rough edges on new parents.
I know your Mommy is glad to have Dede close by for help and a extra hand.
Here is a silly picture of Uncle Tim, your Daddy, cousin Charlie and Henry being eaten by a dragon. Your Aunty Suzy can take some really funny pictures. We enjoyed the Children's Museum and you will too as you get bigger and can walk and run.
Your big strong Daddy wanted to get this picture
of you with your big strong boy cousins flexing their manly muscles to defend you against dragons or ninjas or scarey things in the night.
Oscar, Charlie and Henry are crazy about you. Henry is really glad to be a "big guy" when he is next to you. I hope you will always have fun with your cousins.
We love you Lyra,
Your Poppa and Diva
Everyone wanted a chance to hold you. Poppa, Aunty Suzy, Henry, Uncle Tim, Oscar, Charlie and Daddy.
Dearest Darling Baby Girl Lyra,
We meet at last. Poppa and I have been wanting to hold you for so long. You are perfect in every way ( but I might be a bit biased!) Poppa says you fit perfectly in his big strong arms.
Now that we've met you, how will we ever be able to leave you? It has been so sweet to see your Big Daddy Bear holding you, changing diapers, and watching you spit up on him!
Diva and Poppa, along with Uncle Tim, Auntie Suzy and your three boy cousins (Oscar, Charlie, and Henry) rented a big car so we could all ride to Texas together to see you and your Mommy and Daddy. We had many adventures along the way but you were the main reason we wanted to come.
Poppa and Diva stayed with you and your Mommy and Daddy. We loved to hold you, rock you, sing to you, and just watch you sleep. You smile in your sleep...some people say it is gas pains, but I like to think that angels are whispering in your ear.
We loved you before you were born and now that we have held you are officially part of our family and a very large piece of our hearts.
We have some big adventures planned this week. Just wait till your Tennesse big boy cousins see you and hold you.
Rest up little one...we all want to hold you .
Poppa and your Diva
We are so happy that you have arrived. Look how happy your Mommy and Daddy are! If you could see us right now you would see Big Happy Grins on Diva and Poppa's face too. We are already talking about coming to see you. Get some rest and don't forget to give Mommy and Daddy some rest too. See you soon!
Your Excited and Happy
Poppa and Diva
Who is that man in the white suit with paint brush?
He looks like your Daddy. He is your Daddy and he is painting your nursery . He has big ideas on how he wants it decorated. You know he loves fish...do you think it will be mermaids, and tropical fish? You know he loves Stars Wars....So it could be space ships and lightsabers! You know he loves the Mets, so it could be a baseball theme. You also know he adores your Mommy so I am sure it will be something she likes as well.
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| Charlie likes your room |
Will there be polka dots and the color purple? I guess we will have to wait and see. We are all excited to see the big reveal of your new room but even more excited to see your sweet face and hold you in our arms. We already hold you in our hearts.
Sleep well, little girl and continue to grow. We love you and pray for you every day.
Your Diva and Sweet Poppa
Hello Again baby girl.....
You are growing! According to the book I read ....
How your baby's growing
This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (about the size of a head of cauliflower)
and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping
and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and
perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing,
your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still
immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical
help — if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements
you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from
now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't
bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.
Just look at how amazing you already are. Poppa and I pray for you every single day. We talk about all the adventures we will have and Poppa dreams about all the projects he wants to build with you. You will discover quickly that you already have us wrapped around your little finger.
Your beautiful Mommy is even more gorgeous now. She has a pregnancy glow. Every baby is a miracle and I think God smiles whenever he sees her and thinks of how you will forever change the life of your parents.
Keep growing little one. We love you and want you to continue to grow strong and healthy.
Your Poppa and Darling Diva
Dearest Baby Girl,
I predicted it....you are already at your first Major League baseball game and may I say you are already making quite a fashion statement. Your Daddy has loved the Mets ever since he was in high school living in Georgia. Once a year he and Poppa would go to a Mets game in Atlanta when the Mets played the Braves. One year your very persuasive Daddy talked your Poppa into painting his face blue and orange and going to the game together.
I told your Daddy then...."always remember how much your Dad loves you, because believe me he would never paint his face and go out in public for me!"
Your Daddy painted his bedroom Mets Orange and painted the Mets logo on his wall. Poppa was a little reluctant to have an orange bedroom but I assured him that any color can be painted over with several coats of paint.
You can relax little darling, I'm pretty sure Mommy won't let Daddy paint your room Orange and Blue. I see purple and polka dots in your future.
I asked your Mommy if you got excited and started kicking during the game. She said you were very active with all the noise and crowds.
When I was a little girl. I used to watch baseball on television with my Daddy. I always cheered for the teams he wanted to win . It was a sweet time that I still remember. ( Don't tell your Daddy but back in the day we were Yankee fans...I saw Mickey Mantel , Yogi Berra , Roger Maris and some of the old baseball greats. My daddy took me to my first major league game.)
Your family is very sports minded so little princess it won't surprise me if you grow up to be an athlete or cheerleader. Just know that your Diva and Poppa will always be your greatest cheerleader.
Here is a silly picture of Uncle Tim, your Daddy, cousin Charlie and Henry being eaten by a dragon. Your Aunty Suzy can take some really funny pictures. We enjoyed the Children's Museum and you will too as you get bigger and can walk and run. 
