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You Took Me By Surprise

October 18, 2011 by Traci

My heart aches with love for you.  Standing tip-toed on my heart strings, you overflow from the very depth of me.  You took me by surprise.

You sleep and I enjoy the break.  I miss you though.  I long to hold you cheek to cheek.  I hold burp cloth up to nose and inhale your fragrance. I want to bottle every piece of you up.

You took me by surprise… and I’m loving every minute of it.

*Special thanks to heather ekstrom photography for capturing the very essence of my little Grant’s beauty!  Thanks for creating such a special memory of our 3rd child.*

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  1. Holly says

    October 18, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    You’re killing me.

  2. Lisa says

    October 18, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    Beautiful heart and pictures, Traci! 🙂

  3. Misty says

    October 18, 2011 at 11:25 pm

    I think my uterus just skipped a beat.

  4. BARBIE says

    October 18, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    He just melts my heart. Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!

  5. Mary Joy says

    October 19, 2011 at 12:03 am

    Oh, Traci! He is amazing!!!! I am so happy for you.

    I am wanting a fourth myself…its in God’s hands. But your little sweetheart is amazing!!!

    Blessings!

    Mrs Mary Joy Pershing

  6. mamamia says

    October 19, 2011 at 1:15 am

    absolutely stunning!

  7. Conny says

    October 19, 2011 at 1:45 am

    oh my – gorgeous pics … what a sweet scquooshy face and the HATs, oh my … SO cute!!

  8. BARBIE says

    October 19, 2011 at 2:20 am

    What a dream baby!

  9. Ana Eugenio says

    October 19, 2011 at 4:31 am

    so beautiful!! he is adorable 🙂 here is the link to my photoblog button: http://www.anasofiaeugenio.com/2011/09/day-11-something-blue.html. let me know when you add it so I can feature you too. thanks a bunch. xxo

  10. Annesta says

    October 19, 2011 at 5:43 am

    Congratulations sweet momma!
    What lovely pictures! And a very beautiful post and tribute to your sweet baby.
    Blessings
    ~a

  11. Heather says

    October 19, 2011 at 7:55 am

    Beautiful!!

  12. dolls220 says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:58 am

    Awwww Traci….your baby is beyond beautiful….beyond precious…..the pictures take my breath away. You are such an amazing woman with a true mothers heart. A role model for everyone. Thanks for sharing… ((HUGS))

  13. thehealthybeehive says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:23 am

    So precious!

  14. Thoughts for the day says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:46 am

    Precious pictures and beautiful words.

  15. The Better Baker says

    October 19, 2011 at 10:07 am

    Oh Traci – what a perfect little gift he is! Those pictures – from the first to the last – made me giggle out loud. You are blessed! SOO precious! Thanks for sharing. XO

  16. Ana Eugenio says

    October 19, 2011 at 10:24 am

    Hi dear 🙂 I backlinked you here: http://www.anasofiaeugenio.com/p/about-me.html 🙂 it’s an honour to be featured on your delightful blog. I feel peace every time I come here. love it 🙂

  17. Pieces of Sunshine says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    Sigh….so beautiful. Precious memories.

  18. Tamar SB says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    These are just sooooo sweet!! I love the hats and the soft curled up baby look!

  19. Lea says

    October 19, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    He is absolutely beautiful, Traci. Just a precious gift from God. My 3rd son is 9 months now and I already miss the newborn days. Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting. I invite you to come back and click on the Google Friend Connect button so that we can keep in touch by seeing one another in our Dashboard. Hugs & Blessings.

  20. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    October 22, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    So, so sweet! And, I adore those mommy-and-me shots. Congratulations!!

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