I'm smitten with this itty bitty girl. She weighs next to nothing (all newborns seem so little next to their two and three year old siblings!) and is oh, just adorable. John Caleb was born during Preseason of the 2010 volleyball season and this gal was born midway through my Nationals tournament of the 2013 volleyball season. As soon as we found out the due date, we were all like, "Nationals baby!"
I puffy heart love this picture. I snapped it at just the right time. Sweet baby.
Isn't she darling?
Rebekah Ruth.
I'd forgotten how little and vulnerable newborns are. Holding her is like holding a doll. So stinking sweet. I'd forgotten how much I fell in love. I'd forgotten how just watching them was the most entertaining thing ever.
I'm so excited to have another baby around here.
She was born on Friday and I got home Saturday night. As soon as I was dropped off (thanks to my siblings, I've been "orphaned" and homeless for several days during tournaments;) I hopped in the car with Dad and headed to the hospital. It was so nice to be alone, without six other pairs of hands wanting to hold her, too.
Now I have get to share her with everyone;)
It's a girl! And the whole thing is surreal. Coming home to a new baby was incredible. Getting to hold her is amazing. It's only been a day and I still am absorbing it all. Things like headbands and pink and cute can now become staples in my vocabulary.
Guys, I could hold her forever. FOREVER. She is so precious. What makes newborn's soft skin and little noses and fuzzy hair and newborn smell so mesmerizing? They are truly a miracle and I am head over heels for Rebekah.
It's funny to hear Elizabeth's and Abigail's comments and Dad already talking about how I can coach her volleyball team. I wasn't sure whether or not I was ready to have my world rocked, but now, I'm more than ready for more diapers and tantrums and late nights. The cuddles and smiles and milestones are worth every second of being sixteen and having a baby sister. Not many girls my age are blessed with newborn sisters and I'm not going to take it for granted.
Between Nationals and Rebekah, posts have been slow in coming. Don't worry, sugar is coming! And I'm sure there will be lots of photos of Rebekah as well. :)
Love,
Mary Frances
*squeals*! I am SO excited for you, Mary Frances! How special to come home to a baby! Wow, oh wow! What a weekend!! Hope I get to meet your little sister soon!
ReplyDeleteIt was a crazy weekend! Thanks Bethany!
DeleteOh my gosh! She is beautiful, just like her oldest sister. :) I love her sweet little feet, and the picture of Elizabeth holding her is absolutely darling. Your photography skills with food work on babies, too! I cannot WAIT to see her in person. What a treasure!
ReplyDeleteAw thanks:) Elizabeth dotes on her! I took more photos of her today - slowly, but surely, I'll figure out this camera thing!
DeleteI'm so so happy for you and your family, these are really great news!!! Awwh, Rebekah is precious and she's got a beautiful name. I love how it sounds! Congratulations! x
ReplyDeleteThank you Consuelo! You are so sweet, girl!
DeleteYES!!!! She is adorable, and I LOVE the name!!! I'm sure you are having a blast! I can't wait to see her in person!
ReplyDeleteHaha, yes, we are all having so much fun with her! Somehow, just watching her is the most entertaining thing ever:)
DeleteAwwwwwww I had checked your blog early this morning and didn't see anything new and now this! I wish I could see her in person. My uncle had a baby at the end of july so he still is a newborn. Whenever we go and see himI want to hold him first. That almost never happens if my mother can stop it but when I get him I don't want to put him down EVER too!! My friend has a older sister named rebekah and they call her bekka for short. Well I will finish this long comment with another awwwww and that I wish I could meet her and you in person :)
ReplyDeleteI just love newborns:) Holding them is so special! Thanks!
DeleteCongrats!!! Such wonderful news :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Davida!
DeleteOh my goodness, how precious is she!!! I love her name! Rebekah Ruth. So Beautiful. Congratulations Mary Frances. :) It's so fun to see you excited about her. :) I know she will be loved and spoiled by you. ;) She's lucky to have such an amazing sister, you'll be a blessing to her. :) Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteAw you are the sweetest Abby! Thank you:) Loved, yep, spoiled ... probably:)
DeleteCongratulations on the new sister. She is so adorable. How can you not be smitten?? So precious. Her name is beautiful just like her. Please keep the pictures coming :)
ReplyDeleteI finished taking more photos today ... I might be a little smitten with her!
DeleteSounds like you'll be the best older sister ever. :) She is darling! Congratulations <3 My first niece was born when I was sixteen, and ever since has been more like a little sister than a niece. Enjoy every minute...they grown so fast. :( I love her name too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lorraine! That is so fun to have nieces that can be like little sisters ... I'm pretty sure my kids and Rebekah will be like. It's crazy how fast time flies!
DeleteOh, Mary!! She is soooo precious! Very cute and sweet! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Cailee, I sure think she is sweet!
DeleteShe's BEAUTIFUL! CONGRATS!
ReplyDeleteThank you Erin! I'll have to have her read all these sweet comments when she is older. :)
DeleteCongrats! She is so cute! I always wished I had a little sister!
ReplyDeleteThank you Meghan! Yes, I am so blessed to have little siblings and I forget that too often.
DeleteCongrats! Oh goodness, those toes! :)
ReplyDeleteI know it! And the fingers, too!
DeleteOh! :D I'm so excited for you guys! And Rebekah's so adorable!
ReplyDelete:D Thank you Savanna!
DeleteWow, congratulations to your family! She is beautiful! It is good that you will be able to help your mom with some of those "world-rocking" things that come along with adorable newborns. :)
ReplyDeleteI was so excited when John Caleb was born because I was old enough to walk around while holding him, etc. I'm loving those perks this time around as well!
DeleteCongratulations! She is the most precious thing! Just beautiful! I'm so happy for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm biased, but I think she is just the cutest:) Thank you Reeni!
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ReplyDeleteSorry, I was logged in as Savanna.. ^^^ anyway: *eep* she is soooo cute!!! Are you going to say her name just as Rebekah, or Rebekah Ruth, like yours and John Caleb's? Can't wait to meet her!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great queston! :) Um, I think we're sticking with Rebekah right now. :)
DeleteAaaaaaahhhhhh oh my gosh!!!!!! Mary Frances that's fantastic!!!!!!!!! A little sister?!? She's absolutely adorable, and I love love love her name. :) ;) :)
ReplyDeleteAhhh! I know, I get giddy every time I think about her!! :) Thank you Chloe!
DeleteOh, congratulations!! What a sweet girl. Those pictures are great--especially the second one. Newborns are the sweetest, all the best to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteNewborns are the sweetest. Newborn girls are even sweeter:) Thanks Elizabeth!
DeleteOh Mary Frances how beautiful!! Those feet are just so tiny and precious...and what a beautiful name. Oh congratulations!! It must be so exciting ^_^
ReplyDeleteSorry I didn't get to celebrate with everyone on this joyous occasion sooner...I've been held back by a nasty cold :(
Anyway. Congrats again. And welcome to the world, Rebekah Ruth!
Toodles,
Tammy<3
I hope you're feeling better! We've had a round of colds around here, too. Thankfully, Rebekah hasn't gotten it! Thank you Tammy, for your sweet sweet comment!
Deleteshe's adorable! <3
ReplyDeleteAw thanks Annabelle!
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