March 5, 2008

Avila at two days

Avila arrived to this world fashionably late...but right when she was supposed to. She tipped the scales at 8 pounds, 14 ounces...and here's a sneak peek of her second day of life outside the womb.

I might be a little biased (and she might have a really super fabulous aunt who will photograph her until she's tired of cameras)...but I think you might agree with me...

She's simply beautiful.


My favorite photo of Mike with her...

On the changing table that her grandpa built.

How much do I love wrinkly little baby feet?

A proud grandma...three generations...

Avila mistaking the purpose of Mike's nose...

Snuggly little pout...



I like to think of this like the scene from The Lion King... :)


Sporting gifts from the grandmas...the hat is from Grandma Salber, and the shirt from Grandma Mauss...

"If Mommy says "no", ask Grandma!"

Isn't this the perfect expression to match?!?

6 comments:

Elizabeth Ann said...

Once again you have outdone yourself- of course having such a precious subject can't hurt! :)

Brian & Marta said...

Wow, life is such a sweet thing.

Noreen said...

Wow! Just, Wow.

How amazing are these pictures? She is beautiful, and such a lovely match of her parents. Thanks for sharing this miracle in such a lovely way.

Isn't being an aunt just awesome?

Anonymous said...

Shelley - I swear you make me just want to have a baby so you photograph her or him. Wow...amazing and baby Avila is soooo beautiful.

Rachel Bailie : )

Anonymous said...

So flipping cute!!!! I love the Lion King shot, but I really love the 3 generations shot & the way she is just looking up at grandma... Have fun spoiling her:) That's the best part of aunt-hood. Lindsay

Anonymous said...

Shelley...these are breathtaking. :)