Mimi, Mama, & Mila

We love Mimi.

To say the least.

She flew up from Florida the day I went into labor.

And was there the day Emilija was born.

She went to all of the first doctors' visits.

She helped Joe & I become parents.

She held Mila while I showered.

She made us breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

She washed our laundry including Joe's skivvies.

She dusted our china hutch.

Then she flew back up last week to do it ALL OVER AGAIN.

That Mimi is amazing.

And resilient.

Emilija's Quilt

... made by Mimi.

Mimi's Butterfly

Mimi called one day, all in giggles, exclaiming, "I've got the PERFECT photo op."

Patiently, Emilija & I waited for Mimi's arrival to see her surprise.

Moments after unzipping her suitcase, Mimi presented us with a magic wand and beautiful butterfly wings.

Emilija took to her new look right away.

They must have felt just like those angel wings Em left behind when she came down from heaven.

Mimi Comes to Visit

Mimi is in town.

YAY!

And just in time for Emilija's 7-week birthday!

Em has been spoiled with new books, many walks in her Bugaboo, and lots of Mimi Kisses.

Joe & I have been treated with amazing dinners every evening.

Emilija is going on ten pounds.

She officially has a muffin-top in her too-snug can't-be-wasted newborn diapers.

She is 23.5" long.

We (Mama, Mimi, & Tata) have kissed every inch.

And as you can tell from the picture, Emilija is all smiles these days.

Ear to ear.