We are absolutely in love! Its hard to believe Eliana is already eleven days old. She’s growing up so fast! I just want to photograph and record every single moment. Each one is such a gift. Jordan & I continue to be overwhelmed by our beautiful Answer To Prayer. She amazes us more and more each day.
Eliana has been the perfect baby so far. She’s animated and smiley when awake, sleeps hard between feedings, and goes down for bed in her crib without a fuss. She’s already beginning to hold her head up for several seconds at a time, moving it controlled from side to side. Jordan definitely brings the smiles out of her. I’ve been telling her since I was pregnant that she’d be a daddy’s girl and she certainly is…warms my heart!
Huge thanks, by the way, to everyone who has sent encouraging emails, cards, and delicious meals for us. Its been such a blessing to adjust to life at home with Eliana without the stress of planning a meal each night. You all have made this transition into stay-at-home mom much easier for me. Thank you!
Here are some of our favorite pics from the past week. While we know we’re biased, we think you’ll agree that she’s just gorgeous! 
19 Comments
August 11, 2009 at 8:09 pm
she is absolutely stunning!
August 11, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Awww! She is sooo cute!
August 11, 2009 at 8:14 pm
I agree! She is georgeous! (& Becky says so too)
August 11, 2009 at 8:17 pm
She is so beautiful. She is so very blessed to have you guys as her mommy and daddy.
August 11, 2009 at 8:20 pm
She is precious. Love all the photos of you with Eliana (both you & Jordan). So precious. What a precious gift God gave to you.
August 11, 2009 at 8:21 pm
LOVE the pictures, keep them coming. Can’t wait to see her myself.
August 11, 2009 at 8:22 pm
She is so beautiful!! I can’t tell you how happy I am for you two. Such an awesome blessing from God! Keep the pictures coming, I love seeing your precious little gift from God.
August 11, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Yes, she is! And I think Answer to Prayer is a perfect nick name…. glad you are enjoying every minute.
August 11, 2009 at 8:45 pm
I am so happy to see these pictures. I can tell that Eliana is growing every day. She looks so alert, beautiful, and very, very loved!
August 11, 2009 at 9:05 pm
My heart sings for you! You both so deserve all of this happiness and more!
August 11, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Thanks for sharing! Love the photos! She is a beautiful little girl!
August 11, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Eliana is absolutely gorgeous! She has the most beautiful newborn skin EVER!
August 12, 2009 at 2:05 pm
WOW oh Wow…That is one beautiful baby…and Patience and Jordan you both look radiant and living perfect in your gift as partners and parents.
Congrats
Dad
August 12, 2009 at 2:53 pm
She is so so precious. I love her bow and her bedding too!
August 12, 2009 at 8:25 pm
She is just so adorable!!! As if you didn’t already know that.
Thank you for sharing her with us.
August 13, 2009 at 12:38 am
She is so adorable!!! I love her headbands. I haven’t been able to find any like that for my 2 month old daughter. Anyway, she is such a precious gift from God.
August 13, 2009 at 6:48 am
You have a very beautiful baby there! You are all in my prayers, although God has already given you the best blessing right there!
August 14, 2009 at 5:46 pm
11 days old and she’s smiling so BIG?! Def. She has the beauty of Patience, even if she is a daddy’s girl
What a Q-T! Glad she made it out, so we all could see her too! Pai and Jordan, Congrats again, you guy are and have been wonderful parents! Enjoy every sec. of this beautiful blessing!
November 7, 2009 at 12:28 am
Oh man. The Leinos. So glad to see you’re both doing well.