Annie Allen is keeps checking in on her while she is napping. I think she is very satisfied to finally be a big sister. I admit, I have gone in several times myself and just smile at her curled up sound asleep. Her chubby cheeks and thighs also easily bring a grin. I could post 100 pictures but here are just a few... okay, more than a few but I couldn't stop myself :-)!
Handing her to me...
Nana and Lucy Linh (check out the striped purple socks!)...
Big Sister....
She is solid and very squeezable!
Annie Allen absorbing it all as they are handing Lucy Linh to me.
Her crib and home for first 9 months...
This was clearly her main caregiver...this sweet woman was very emotional; although my heart ached for her, it also made me feel warm that Lucy Linh was so clearly loved by her.
Leaving her "home" for good...
She found her stubby thumb, stuck it in her mouth and feel fast asleep on the ride home -- sitting up!
They are having fun getting to know each other....
Wow it has been a while since I have done bottles :-)!
I have already found some fun tickle spots!
I will close for now...I am truly, truly blessed.
Peace to you all.
16 comments:
Thank you, Thank you!!! Thank you!! OH MY GOSH!!! What a journey and what beautiful pictures to help us be there with you! Welcome, Lucy Linh!! I love every single shot. They all tell a million stories. Love you!!
Congratulations!! She is precious. We love all the photos and are beyond words happy for you and AA! Love to you all!
YIPEEEEEEEE!!!! You all look so happy and healthy in the pictures!! Safe travels home, we can't wait to meet her!! Much love, the Grimes
Mandy,
My mom and I had tears well up as we were looking at the pictures. Lucy is so beautiful and all of you look so happy! It looks as though it was always meant to be...we are so thrilled for you and can't wait to see more pictures and hear more about how Lucy is doing. You must all feel so blessed to finally be together. I honestly can't wait to get my hands on her myself!
Big hugs and tell AA and Chasie hi for us! Love, Jenny
Mandy, I could not possibly be happier for you and AA. I got all teary-eyed looking at the pictures, especially the one where she was handed to you. Seeing that smile on your face made me so happy!! Much love to you, AA and of course, baby Lucy Linh. I can't wait to meet her.
xoxo
Kristin
Mandy and Annie Allen,
I know you are so excited, overwhelmed, and probably exhausted! What a beautiful new addition to your family. We will keep you in our prayers, and we know that you are a blessing to each other. We hope you have safe travels, and we look forward to meeting her the next time we are in NC.
Love,
Haywood, todd, hadley, and peyton dowdle
Mandy, This has been so amazing to follow your journey! Chase has kept me updated over the last several months, and to finally see you and Annie Allen and Lucy Linh together is just so wonderful! She is absolutely beautiful! Those cheeks, those thighs, that precious little smile. What a sweet blessing!! Safe travels to you all - and please keep posting photos. It is a joy to see! Much love, Beth Adams (deBruyne)
Dear Mandy, Chasie & Annie Allen, you must be bubbling over with joy!!! Thank you for sharing this most personal, exhilerating and blessed event with us. It is an experience that we will never forget! We are looking forward to more photos and to meeting Lucy Linh! Love to you all, Judy & Bob
oh my gosh! Mandy she looks like so much fun- I love the 'tickle spots' photo :) - annie allen looks like SUCH a big girl and so ready to be a big sister. So so so wonderful. We are all blessed too and very excited to meet Lucy Linh when you all return. Thank you for sharing these and more photos please when you can :).
Mandy-
WOW! These pictures say it all. She is gorgeous and you all look so happy! Those cheeks and thighs are wonderful. I am so happy she is finally in your arms.
Enjoy the rest of your trip exploring Lucy's homeland. And travel safely home.
I can't wait to meet her someday!
Love, Julie
Thank you for posting these Mandy! How wonderful it is to see and hear about your journey and some of what you are feeling. You look so happy - it really does bring tears to my eyes. And Lucy is just beautiful! I can't wait to meet her. Sending prayers and loving thoughts to you and your family during this special time!
Mandy,
Foster has been updating me all month and I'm thrilled to see your blog! Reading this has gotten me all teary as I am just bursting with happiness for you. What a wonderful journey you are beginning. All the best,
Virginia Hall
I was so moved looking at the pictures of your sweet Lucy! She is absolutely beautiful. What an incredible bonding experience for your mom, you, and AA! We can't wait to meet her. Much Love!!
Ashley Basinger
I am so touched! I agree that it seems like it was always supposed to happen. I love the pictures - esp the handing over and the one of AA watching the hand over. Actually I just love them all. Please tell your Mom hello and I am so glad you are with she and AA for this awesome event. Please keep posting. You have made my day.
Hi Mandy! You don't know me, but my mother-in-law Anne Woodall sent me your blog address to see the pics! Congratulations on your new addition to the family! She is so precious!
Congratulations! Amazing pictures... you all look so happy!
-- joe
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