Last week was so much fun, as I went with my parents down to see our new baby, Parker. Seeing her for the first time was such a joyous occasion for our family and we were all smiling as we got to hold her, kiss her sweet cheeks, and generally snuggle this little one. There’s nothing like a new baby! We are all officially in love with our little miss and no doubt she will feel it and revel in being spoiled. I don’t think there’s any getting around that part. She’s a much loved baby girl on both sides of the family.
If you are not moved by this pic, then I don’t know what would do it. My mom is the most precious person you will ever meet and seeing her breathe in this baby girl was just the best. I love this pic so much! A great grandmother in baby heaven.
Mom got her share of holding Parker, as did the rest of us. Mom got extra time and we certainly let her.
Dad even took a turn. We had to take pics of him holding his great grandbaby and she was perfect for him.
She immediately zoned in on his face and gazed at him the whole time.
He talked to her and she was mesmerized by him. So sweet!
Happy smiles all the way around. We loved every minute of our visit.
I got my turn too. Aunt Rhoda is one proud Auntie, you can bet on that. She is the snuggliest thing ever and I held her and fed her one of her bottles. It’s been a long time since I’ve held a baby, but it comes back to you. The best part was her grunts, chirps, yawns, and squeaky baby noises.
All the girls had to get a pic together. My sister, Renee, Mom, Parker, me, and Lauren. What a special time this is for our family. Doesn’t Lauren look amazing? Almost a month after birth, she is fitting back in her skinny jeans already.
We let Dad in on the picture taking too, getting a shot of the whole family together.
Sweetness with Stickers and Parker both napping on the couch.
Proud mama, Lauren with her sweet as pie baby doll.
We are all equally smitten by this 7 lb. bundle of softness. Lauren is a wonderful new mama too.
Several of you mentioned on Facebook, as I put live updates over there while we were in New Orleans, that we should take pics of the 4 generations of hands, so we did that too: Mom, Renee, Lauren and Parker. Those fancy nails belong to my stylish sister.
In one special moment that first night we were there, we girls were all gathered in the nursery and mom knelt down and gazed at Parker while we all looked on. Parker was staring right at her and mom said, The Lord answered my prayer and let me live long enough to see you. We were all choking back tears at this point.
Mom said this very thing on her birthday last year, not knowing that she was about to have a new great grandbaby before her next birthday in May rolled around this year. God is so good, isn’t He?
We only had one full day in New Orleans this time, so we decided to all go to the World War II museum downtown. We thought Dad would really enjoy this and he totally did. We all enjoyed it, such a beautiful presentation of history.
They have several buildings that house the museum and we only had time to take in one of them, but it was very enjoyable and I’d highly recommend it for the veterans in your family.
Dad was so proud to get in for free for being a Veteran. It was nice to walk around the museum and take it all in.
Wonderful family memories.
Dad reading and remembering. He was young and got in the war right at the end as the war was ending, so he never got into combat. But, he did fly over there and was stationed there for a bit.
He remembered flying in an airplane like this one and we were all surprised to touch it and realize it was metal with stretched canvas over it.
Remembering the veterans and seeing all of this was very touching.
I was the dummy who forgot her camera at home. Too many things to remember and it ended up being left in my trunk, so I was really glad that Philip had just bought a new Nikon, so he took all these pics for me and they turned out great.
I hope you enjoyed seeing a bit of our family’s happiness in celebrating the birth of baby Parker. It’s a real milestone for our family and one to treasure always. I’ll be back soon with pics of her nursery. It really turned out great and her new furniture (chest and hutch) arrived the same day we did, so we got to finish putting the nursery together while we were there. Lauren is coming home in a couple of weeks with the baby to visit for a week or so and we can’t wait to see both of them again!
supurb photography there! And your dad and mine are nearly the same age and my dad also got in near the end but did serve in the Pacific theater..each and every day is a true gift for us, with them–we are blessed!
Wow. You touched my heart.
Thanks for a beautiful start to my day.
Those are priceless! So happy for your entire family.
I love the one with your mom and the baby especially.
Generations is the gift of life.
hugs to you friend
Tears in my eyes as I type – so sweet seeing your parents with that adorable little one. I know how overjoyed they were to get to experience that time. Thanks for sharing family moments, even though you don’t have to expose your life that way. They are my favorite posts! Thanks to your dad for serving too!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful family pictures with us! What wonderful days to be cherished always! The Lord is good!
Those pictures are so precious and to have all four generations together is such a blessing!
You are truly blessed having such a beautiful family Rhoda, I’m so happy for you! The photos are brilliant and the subject matter in both cases makes me realize once again how fortunate we are as well. Thank you for sharing such beautiful moments with us.
Oh Rhoda,the pictures of baby Parker with your parents are priceless! What a wonderful keepsake they will be for this sweet little girl. Loved the photos of your dad at the museum, so grateful for those of the “Greatest Generation” who fought for our freedom. Thanks for sharing your wonderful family time with us!
Rhoda, what beautiful family memories! So happy you and your parents were able to go see that precious new baby. You all look over the moon happy. What a blessing to have a family to love and share life with. I know you will make many special memories with sweet Parker!
The tears started flowing as soon as I saw that first photo with your dear Mother holding her beautiful great granddaughter…..Oh My Goodness – the look on her beautiful face…..And then – the photo of your sweet Daddy and the way that precious baby is gazing at him……these photos are priceless ! Thank you for sharing these wonderful moments with us……
And please, thank your Daddy, for his service to our great country…. !
The pictures are so beautiful, but especially the black and white one of your m and the baby! So happy for them that they had this opportunity to become great grandparents. Congratulations to all the family.
The pictures are so sweet, I’m all teary-eyed. You can really see the love your family has for each other. Congratulations to all of you!
Hi Rhoda,
Oh my, LOVE the pics.So precious!!! Thanks for sharing. Families are so special and the pics live on and are such a great legacy. Can never have too many, lol…. Keep on sharing your precious new family member.Look forward to seeing her grow up via your photos and blogs…
Omg! I am crying! You will cling to these pictures one day. Bless you.
You need to add a kleenex warning at the beginning! Rejoicing with you, Rhoda!
Such moving pictures, a beautiful baby and four beautiful women to love on that baby. Thank you for sharing. The picture of you Dad with the baby is precious.
Very moving post. Like others I love all the pics. The three that stand out are the one of your Dad in front of that front page ad, the four generations of hands, and the last and the very best is the first of your Mom and Parker. That is breath taking. That needs to be framed.
Rhoda,
I tell you that picture of your Mother holding Parker says it all. I know how much that baby means to her. She has always been the best Mother and Grandmother. Seeing her hold that baby is just priceless! I have one of me holding Nealon just like that. I know that your Mother is going to cook all of Lauren’s favorite meals when she gets here. Be sure to call me, I want to see her too!
Love You Girl!
Ditto all these wonderful comments. We’ve got sleet & freezing rain here in NC today so told not to come into work. Read your post & crying like a baby.! Yes, you ARE so fortunate to have your parents meet that little one. My Daddy, also a WWII vet, passed away before 3 out of the 4 great-grands were born. Can’t believe the times I say I wish he had known them. precious times & pictures, Rhoda!,
This is your grandbaby, correct?