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Olivia Pictures

I still have to pinch myself when I look at her... She's really my baby! Being her Mom is one of the most amazing gifts I've ever been given. I fall more in love with her everyday. It gets harder and harder to leave the hospital without her. I want the coming weeks to fly by, but I also don't want to miss anything. She is such a sweet baby and I'm so proud that she's mine!


 We decided to take monthly pictures with Sophie so we can really see in pictures 
how much Olivia grows!


Smiling when she found out she's already two months old!


Snoozing away...


So alert and watching Daddy.


No more pictures, please!


Snuggling with Daddy.


All cozy in bed wearing her pretty hat.


 Daddy holding her like a "real baby" for the first time. 


It's hard work to be a baby... and get so much attention!


She loved her new outfit! What girl wouldn't?


Sweet baby Livi!


Snuggling with mom in her still too big preemie hat. 


I finally just went ahead and stuck her thumb in her mouth when she was rooting around for it. 
She was a wee bit shocked and had no idea what to do. :)


 Having a chat with Mommy. Cute as can be!

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  1. JessJune 15, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    I love watching her grow up!! Thank you so much for sharing her story and your journey on your blog. I can't remember how I found your blog, but I'm so glad I did. I've been praying for sweet baby Olivia!

    ~Jess

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  2. Stacy MJune 15, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    These are amazing! She is beautiful. And getting so big! Just amazing!!

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  3. KatieJune 15, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    precious baby!

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  4. Ashley HodgesJune 15, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    I've been following your blog for awhile, but never posted. I love all these pictures of your precious Olivia! It's so wonderful to watch her grow as God continues to perform his miracles! We will keep praying for you and rejoicing with you as she progresses. Looking forward to your post when you welcome her home!!!

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  5. The SmithsJune 15, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    oh my GOSH! I love every single one of these pics! She is so incredibly cute and growing and changing SO MUCH! Love that girl!

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  6. LindaJune 16, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Beautiful memories to hold on to forever with these pics! She is growing by leaps and bounds!

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