Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Joyce's First Dress and Emilie

We put Joyce in her first dress in honor of Easter. Her first dress also happened to be one her mama wore almost 29 years ago. Emilie pointed out that in the picture on the left, Joyce looks like she has an almost adult-like expression on her face. She also looks like she could be my ventriloquist puppet.

But onto the wonderful visit with Emilie. John picked her up from the airport on Thursday night while Joyce and I were in class. We had the most wonderful few days with her - Joyce really loved her and would look up at her and respond to her in such beautiful ways. It was really lovely to go around campus with Emilie and show her our favorite laundry mat and buy her 20 cent popcorn. I feel so grateful for family who will come from so far away to see our daughter. I think one of the most beautiful and unexpected things about Joyce in our life is how she transforms our relationships withe people we love. To watch my sister or my mom or my dad or my brother hold this little girl with so much love makes me feel so happy. I am posting just a few pictures of Joyce and Emilie together.

2 comments:

Emilie said...

jules - the thing is that i love you and thank you for everything. what a wonderful time i had in indiana. and how much i love joyce! really remarkable. i would adore holding her right now at this moment. i miss you guys...it was really special to be with you, john and little joyceina. love, em

Paul said...

jules, the thing is i love you too, a tiny bit more than emilie. And i seriously check the blog like everyday hoping you posted more pictures and comments... i love them so much. And i can't wait to hold her... and to hold john and stuff