On 8/2/2010 Monica delivered our baby girl. Monica herself was born at 4:07 am and had been waking up every night during the pregnancy at 4:00 am so she was pretty sure the baby would arrive around that time.
At 3:52am Amelie came into the world. She was born into water, awake, with her eyes wide open, weighing weighting 8 lbs. 3 oz.
Here is how you say Amelie:
AH: as in open up and say AHHHH +ME: as in me, a name i call myself +LEE.
At 3:52am Amelie came into the world. She was born into water, awake, with her eyes wide open, weighing weighting 8 lbs. 3 oz.
Here is how you say Amelie:
AH: as in open up and say AHHHH +ME: as in me, a name i call myself +LEE.
pronounced: ah-me lee.
Her dedushka is very proud. Here is Sasha holding her at 2 days old.
Her babushka waited a very long time for this little wonder.
She already has a personality that shines - particularly when she has accessorized with her newborn hat. She is thoughtful:
and sometimes has an attitude.
and sometimes has an attitude.

Spending quality time with daddy is her favorite pastime.
My feet are quite large:
Here is a short list of things I love:
My mom:
Being swaddled:

My daddy:
