January 31, 2011
There is a DEFINITE advantage to being a YEAR behind on my blog! I have the opportunity to reminisce about some of my FAVORITE moments in my life. The birth of my 7th grandchild is a special one....that's for sure!
The family was excited for the birth of our newest little member.
The boys sure bonded to their little brother over the past 9 months. They would hug him, kiss him, talk to him, sing songs to him and cuddle with him. They even posed for TONS of pictures with the little guy. (still in their mommy's tummy of course) They were so excited to be BIG BROTHERS!
That is until....It was time for MOMMY to go off to the hospital to actually HAVE the BABY!!! Ash called me to let me know the my newest little grandson was on the way and asked if I could come help out with the boys. Luke was NOT a happy camper when I arrived at their home to help out. Ashlee tried comforting him and gave him lots of loves - In between CONTRACTIONS!
Goodbye hugs from Dad.....
I always have the most awesome feeling when I know that one of God's angels is coming down to earth to join our family. I can't explain the feeling I get. It is always a VERY emotional and spiritual experience for me. I love the fact that these precious spirits have just left the loving arms of our Heavenly Father as well as the presence of friends and family members who have passed on.
I have a theory that I have told my girls when they have had their children. I think that each contraction that they feel during labor is their infant child giving a friend or a loved one in heaven a HUG goodbye. As they get closer to coming to earth- and the contractions become almost unbearable- that is when they are saying goodbye to their CLOSEST most LOVED family members that they are leaving. I know it is not true but it makes perfect sense to me. I think it must be a sad day for them in a way, to have to leave and come to this CRAZY earth.
WOW! Is he excited to be here or WHAT???
Mom and dad checking out their new addition
Tender kisses from a PROUD daddy...
He's here!
Awwww....so precious.
He looks much cuter.....
NOT CRYING!
A mother's love....
He's ALREADY sticking his tongue out at his mom. What's up with that?
Once our little Nate was born I brought the boys up to the hospital to meet their new brother.
Luke getting a better look...
The boys were so stinkin' cute when they first saw him.
I love how Luke just stared at Nate the entire time Brayden was reading his list to him. Once Nate's eyes opened just a bit, you can see Luke holding up his toy car for his little brother to see. I think he was pretty excited to have another brother to play with. I sure love my boys!
Snuggling with mommy.....
The boys took turns holding him....
Luke was so gentle with his new little brother
I love how he sweetly kisses Nate's nose...
Jack's turn....
This was a whole new experience for Jack. He learned quite a LOT about babies. He found out that babies are NOT born with clothes on. Go figure!!! I love how curious he was about his new litte brother. I also love how he sang him his favorite song.
Cute video :)
Brayden was a bit freaked out with his "ROPE" on his belly.
"His belly looks WIERD!"
He was concerned that he had a sore belly. After his mom and dad started explaining the umbilical cord, I got a kick out of how Brayden quickly said..."okay, cover him back up" He did not find that COOL in the least!
Such a cute little family enjoying their new addition
Showing off his hair....
Tyson goofing off with Nate's hat.....He is always acting silly with his boys!
Luke's turn to wear the hat...
It was FINALLY Grandma T's turn to hold Nate. Awwwww....I LOVE THIS LITTLE ONE!
More kisses from brother.....
I love the look on Jack's face in this picture. YEP.... he is ONE EXCITED big brother!
I hated having to share this little guy. I did NOT want to give him back.
See....He did not want me to give him back either!!!! See how sad he is that his Grandma T is not holding him!!! LOL
Okay....so I put this picture in AGAIN. I know this is the picture of right after he was born, but I bet he wanted to scream and shout (like in this photo) when his FAVORITE "unreal" grandma had to put him down. (inside family joke)
I left for a while, with the boys, to let Ash get some rest and to pick up some food for Tyson. When we returned little Nate was in the nursery.
Picture through the nursery window
I loved watching Tyson proudly lift up his new son to show off to us.
Can you say paparazzi???
The boys had gotten toy camera's at the fast food place that we stopped at to eat. They went CRAZY taking pictures of their little brother through the window at the nursery.
I can't believe how much Nate had changed in just a few hours. All cleaned up and looking.....HANDSOME as EVER!!!
Sleeping in his mother's loving arms....
More snuggles from the brothers...
Can't get too many kisses.....
The love of a brother....
What an adorable little angel
Can't wait to get to know this little guy!
Well this has been quite the experience. Time to get ready for his homecoming. I feel so blessed to be able to share in this with Ash and her family. I am so happy that I was able to stay in town. Howie is the GREATEST! Thanks Steve for making it possible to be here with my grandsons. Can't wait for you to meet him.
I love you Nathan Coby Veenendaal!
Welcome to our FAMILY!!!!
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