Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Big Sister in Training



Ella Grace is going to be such an awesome big sister! Today I decided to make a "practice Emmy" so Ella could get an idea of what she will look like/be like when she comes home. With Ella's hospital cap and a pink swaddle blanket, we created the perfect baby. {Minus the crying, moving, and dirty diapers of course.} :)

I was seriously amazed at how well Ella took to her. She immediately grabbed her and held her close while whispering, "don't cry, sweet baby" in her ear. Y'all, it was so stinkin' cute!!! Now, being a doll made her a lot less threatening I'm sure, but still. ;)

Then the real fun began. Ella was in full big sister mode for the rest of the afternoon...






















This makes me smile. Can't wait to see how she does with the "real deal" in a week!!! We are ready for you sweet Emerson!

10 comments:

HowryFamily said...

LOVE THESE PICTURES!!!!! The "sleeping" pictures of her are a hoot! :)

Holly Green said...

That is so sweet! She will do great with her, after a couple weeks of acting out of course. How are you feeling, are you ready? Why haven't you posted any belly pics? I am feeling pregnant. Still living off of my anti-nausea meds. Hopefully that will ease up soon, I am almost 17 weeks. I hope everything goes well next week, can't wait to see pictures!

Lindsey said...

Ella is so sweet! I love all the pictures. She is going to be a great big sister!

Tiffany said...

What a sweet little helper you're going to have! I can't wait to see Miss Emmy!

The Barner Bunch said...

She looks perfectly READY! I know she is going to be a BIG help...and if we're not careful, probably a little PROTECTIVE too!
I love my sister, and I know Ella and Emerson will have a wonderful "sisterly" relationship! I can't wait to watch them grow up together.

Megan said...

This is such a sweet post. I absolutely love it! Ella is going to be a great big sister!

Best of luck for next week. I can't wait to see pictures of sweet Emerson!

Taren said...

OH my! This is so cute...you have a thousand pictures with her and that doll! I can't wait to see Emerson...I still remember EXACTLY what it was like seeing Ella in the hospital and holding her.

SheriMc said...

So so adorable and sweet. It will be fun later for the sisters to see this and read all about her "getting ready" for Emmy's arrival! Love the "you a binky, me binky" and same with bottle!! Great idea and such fun!

Ashley said...

What adorable pics of Miss Ella! She is just beautiful in that first one! Can't wait to meet Emerson...they will be such sweet sisters!

Lisa said...

Awwww... this makes me cry. I remember just 2 years ago for us when we were about to move from a family of 3 to 4. What a special time these next few days (and years) will be for you. Enjoy every minute.