Ella meeting more family

Over the past few weeks Ella has had lots of visitors. Everyone has been so thoughtful and kind. We have had many dinners, phone calls, texts, emails congratulating us on our new little girl. Words can not fully explain how much the kindness has meant to us. We are surrounded by so many wonderful people. Ella is sure loved already. Here are some pictures of my family holding Ella. Somehow I missed getting a picture of Ron, Aliah and Alexi holding Ella. The next time we are together I will have to remember to take a picture. Blaze hasn't seen her yet but I'm sure one day he will.

 Aunt Andrea came to visit a few days after we were home from the hospital. Andrea is such a good little mom herself and a baby looks so natural in her arms. 

This little girl has been waiting for Ella to be born F-o-r-e-v-e-r! Everytime I saw her she would ask me "how much longer until your baby is born?" This was the first time that they met and it was love at first sight. Lucy brought Ella a present and wanted to get started playing with her. She may have been a little disappointed that Ella only eats, then is awake for a short bit and then goes back to sleep. Lucy wants to do everything the same as Ella. Its pretty much the cutest thing ever.

Uncle Troy was sick when Ella was born so it was a few weeks after that he finally got to meet her.

I think Kash got the first smile from Ella. Kash is always interested in Ella and the new things she is learning. 

 Ty was so excited to hold her as well and did a great job. Ella has the best cousins

Mason is always asking to hold Ella too. Ella looks so peaceful. Good job Mason 

Keston, Kash, Mason, Ty all surrounding and loving on baby Ella. Keston didn't hold Ella that day but there have been a few times when Ella has been playing on the Enstein Playmat and Keston comes over and lays beside her. So tender :) 

Grandpa Leavitt and his youngest Grand-daughter (for now) He is already singing to her and trying to get her to smile. Ella you have the best Grandpa. He will tease you and teach you new songs to sing.  Grandma will support you in everything  you do in life. You are so blessed to have such great examples as your Grandma and Grandpa Leavitt. They love you so much already and are always wanting to take you from my arms. 

Lesha has the "touch". Anytime she holds Ella she puts her right to sleep. It is so cute and she can babysit anytime she wants. It just warms my heart to see Lesha hold Ella. They love each other already.

Nixon…. sometimes he wants nothing to do with her and other times "Ella is my best friend" Nixon is such a cute little boy with the funniest personality. 

Auntie Lisa and Uncle Ron came down a few weeks later. Lisa and Ron are so cute with little babies and kids. They absolutely LOVE them. I know Ella will love her Aunt Lisa and Uncle Ron in return.