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OUR DAUGHTER:: AYLA JUNE

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You guys…I’m a mama and it is the best thing ever.

Our little daughter was born on Sunday, May 10, and we named her Ayla June (pronounced eye-la) and she is the sweetest thing I have ever laid eyes on.

People told me about the love you feel when you finally meet the little person that grew inside of you for nine months…but hearing about it does nothing to prepare you for the overwhelming feelings of love and joy that hit your heart when that child is finally laid on your chest and in your arms. It is the most beautiful kind of love and makes you feel all kinds of things you’ve never felt before. When I looked into her eyes for the first time and saw her pretty face and felt her soft skin…it was just this tidal wave of love that swept over me…and even three days later, it keeps sweeping over me bigger and deeper. I just look at her sweet face and marvel that God gave her to us to love and care for and serve. She is the most incredible blessing.

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We are doing well…resting and recovering and snuggling…eating, sleeping, and filling diapers (uh, Ayla that is). Ayla has been such a peaceful baby so far, and we just enjoy her so much. My family have been here for the past few days, so she gets lots of snuggles and kisses from everyone. It’s been so fun to watch my family with her and see them love her and take care of her. Of course, we all think she is the prettiest baby there ever was…as every family does and should.

My mom is staying with us for a few weeks to help us as we adjust and spoil me with taking care of the house and such. These first few weeks are such a special time of just soaking it all in, and it is so nice to feel able to relax and spend lots of time with my baby.

Ayla’s name means “oak tree,” and we felt the Lord leading us to Isaiah 61 as a meaning and promise over this name: “…for God has planted them like strong and graceful oaks for his own glory. And they shall rebuild the ancient ruins, repairing cities long ago destroyed, reviving them though they have lain there many generations.” We believe the Lord has beautiful plans for this little one, and we are honored to be the ones to walk beside her and help her grow as they come to pass in her life.

Once again, thank you so endlessly much for all of your love and kindness to us as we awaited the arrival of this little one. So many people covered us in prayers and support, and we feel so blessed…so very grateful.

The Lord has truly been good to us.

Comments

  1. Uuuhh how perfectly precious! I can see Ben in her but that first picture her eyes just scream Alicia! It's so great your mom is there for a while. The first few weeks are truly the best!
    Kayla

  5. Yes, they will steal your heart. She is just so beautiful and alert and I believe with home births there is a peacefulness the babies seem to receive. You and Ben will be excellent parents to this precious little one. Enjoy her! Nancy

  6. Alicia she is so very beautiful. I was tickled to see this post come up today and I'll praise the good Lord for this wonderful Mother's Day gift!

    Love to hear that your mama is staying some time with you and I assume that is a photo of her bathing little Ayla. Love that photo and love her name!

    ((hugs))

  7. What an exciting season for you! Congratulations on your beautiful blessing. I love her name and the scriptural significance. Enjoy the coming weeks to the fullest. Blessings!

  13. It was the most perfect Mother's Day gift. 😀
    And yes, that's my mom giving her the bath…it's such a treat to have her here for a while!

  15. So beautiful, your little girlie is. I'm so thrilled for you all! Enjoy these days!

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