More Christmas Pictures

Grandpa

Christmas 2005

Notice how she is holding Alyssa's finger

Nine Days Old

Violet Burke, Day 4

Pictures taken by Aunt Vianne right after the birth

Today my new niece was born.
I became an aunt for the first time.
Leo became a dad.
She was born around 7:00 am by c-section at Mission Hospital.
I was one of the first to meet her.
Mom, dad and baby are doing great.
It was so nice for me to have a new baby added to the family without having to go through a long painful labor.
This time I was the one who could just walk in and enjoy her.
Her Uncle Joe showed the new parents and grandparents how to change her
diaper.
We all know he has plenty of experience.
Landan and Logan Wylan and Jovi think she is pretty neat! Uncle Henry had me sneak them all in to meet her.
We think her name is Violet, it is hard to put a name to something so beautiful as this precious baby.
Thank you Lord for this day and the endless blessings it has brought all of us. Vianne

Tidbit

No new pictures of the baby today, but here's a little tidbit of information. When I got to the hospital to visit, the baby was crying and Leo picked her up and started walking her around the room, singing to her. He told me, "See, Linnette, here is how you have to do it." And, he proceeded to show me how he walks her as he sings, "I'm Walkin'" (the song by Fats Domino). Well, she immediately quieted down and fell asleep in his arms. Then he was going to leave, so he gently handed her to me. I began to walk her around the room and sing, "I'm Walkin'." But, no way. She would have none of it. So, he took her and resumed his walk and his song. IMMEDIATELY she stopped crying and fell asleep in his arms. Isn't that cute? And, you should have seen the look on Leo's face. So satisfied, pleased and proud.

To Alyssa from Lisa

Hi Alyssa,

Congratulations! On everything! Your baby is beautiful, your husband's a
stoned-cold fox, and you must be so proud. It's weird, one day I wake up and
poof! Alyssa's married and has a family.

Anyway, I hope it wasn't a mistake. haha, I couldn't resist. Just kidding.

I love you Alyssa!

Lisa

Pryndana and Lovalee's Visit

Pryndana and Lovalee came to visit. Pryndana brought Alyssa some of her famous, homemade, real mashed potatoes. Alyssa told me yesterday, "Pryndana has been so sweet!" (And that was before the mashed potatoes.)