Welcome to the world little one....

Aurelia Rosemarie joined the world on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at 6:17 p.m.  She weighed in at 6 lbs. 3 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long.  Isn't strange to think that one minute, there was no one in the world quite like her, and the next, here she is - a living, breathing gorgeous little person with a heart and soul and all the hopes and dreams of her proud mama pinned on her tiny little chest.....

When Erin was born at 6 lbs 12 oz...I didn't think she was small.  I never remember thinking of her as tiny or delicate, but oh, how the mother's memory will trick her.  Aurelia was just a few ounces smaller at birth and seeing such tiny little perfect toes and fingers remind me that the hospital must have been crazy to send me home with a baby that small!  I knew nothing!  Hopefully new mom Susan doesn't feel that way - she's a natural as she cuddles and fusses and coos over Aurelia.  And, Susan, you know what?  If there are times when you feel completely helpless and overwhelmed with this new life that you are responsible for....take heart that we've all been there - and you have wonderful friends only a phone call away.

Susan brought Ms. Aurelia over for her first photo shoot this past Friday night.  We were joined by good friend Susan R. and comic relief was provided by my two girls who couldn't get near enough to the new baby.  Though, after all the baby stuff was packed up and the trio headed off, Erin did inform me that she still doesn't want a baby brother....perish that thought!

Well, enough of keeping Susan in suspense.  Here are the sneak peeks of your angel - hope you like them.