Beautiful little Lillian was born on Tuesday, May 26th, at 1:45pm. She weighed 9 lbs. 3 oz. and was 20 inches long. She has captured our hearts, and has both Jimmy and me wrapped around her tiny, delicate finger. I will write more later, but want to post up some pictures for now. Pictures posted in chronological order.
Amy and Lillian, soon after her birth.
First time holding Lillian
Lillian being weighed.
We got to be there and hold her hands while they went through their procedures.
She was so patient with her first bath!
Precious Lillian holding my hand.
Lillian’s hospital photo, I love this picture!
Linda and Lillian
Daddy holding his princess for the first time.
Me holding Lillian on Wednesday.
Lillian and me during our first night with her in our hotel.
We can’t get enough of her perfect little face!
Snuggled up, resting with daddy.
She smiles so much for a newborn, but it’s tricky catching her smiles on camera.
This is the most recent picture of Lillian. Daddy and Lillian taking a nap together, just a few hours ago. The king size bed is great for having Lillian’s bed in between us.
We want to thank everyone for your many prayers, and for those who were able to fast for everyone involved with this miracle. We are fasting now too, and we can feel the love and power of Heavenly Father so strong. We know He is in charge.
What a beautiful baby! And what an amazing birth mother! Congratulations.
How amazing, she is perfect. I am so happy for you, Jimmy, and Zeke. And you are right, Heavenly Father is in charge and he knows what he is doing, I’ts pretty clear he is always mindful of our needs. You are a beautiful and wonderful little family, Congratulations.
Wow, what a beautiful little girl! Love all that hair–that will be fun!! Have a safe trip home, and I can’t wait to see you.
I love those pictures….especially the one where Jimmy and Lilly are “snuggling” and the one where Esther’s face is close to Lilly’s. So adorable! Can’t wait to hold that precious little girl! I love your comment about Heavenly Father being in charge. Such a comforting thought! I love you guys. I can’t wait for the 3 of you to return home.
Such beautiful pictures Esther. Thanks for posting them. Can’t wait to see you all sometime soon.
I’m so thankful, so very thankful for Amy and the great love she has for Lilly. She understands the importance of having Lilly raised in a home with good parents! I love how you and Jimmy snuggle with her! She is beautiful! And I, too, am thankful God is in charge of this whole event! Much love and continual prayers! Mom/grandma
Congratulations you guys! We are SO happy for you and have been wondering how the process was going for. Lillian is SO beautiful – we can’t wait to meet her in person :D
she’s lovely. congratulations!
Wow, she is so beautiful! I am so happy for you guys and I can’t wait to meet her! No wonder Amy was in so much pain. Lilly is a big girl!
We love you Jimmy and Esther! :)
Lillian is so beautiful! Congratulations!
She is just beautiful! Congratulations.
So excited to see all these pictures of your sweet little one. She will be the most popular person in town when she gets here.
I have to agree with everyone else, she is beautiful! And I love the smiling picture.
oh Esther! You guys are so great and I cannot express my happiness for you 3! She is so beautiful and I just cant wait to see her! Love you guys!
Congrats!! She is SO pretty!! When you coming home?? can’t wait to see you guys!
She is so beautiful! I am so happy for you and Jimmy. What a blessing!!!
she is SO beautiful! congratulations!! you guys are awesome!
Lillian is so gorgeous! She reminds me of Isabelle with all that hair. Congratulations, we are so happy for your sweet little family. I bet you’re excited to introduce her to Zeke, he’s going to be a great big brother.
What a cutie. . .congrats you guys. . you totally deserve this sweet little bundle! Zeke is such a sweet boy too :)
Each adoption is such a miracle. We are so happy for you!
I love seeing precious little Lillian with her mommy and daddy. You all look so happy together. I love you all so much. From Grandma S
Congrats you guys she is beautiful!
What a blessing. Congrats!
CONGRATS! How amazingly wonderful! That has got to be the most wonderful, and hard experience at the same time. You guys are such a beautiful family. Zeke and Lilly are two very lucky kids to have you as parents. Lilly is absolutely beautiful!!!