Funny moments with Esther!

Esther's first time with a bottle. This moment was a little hard for mom, but she did wonderful. I am so proud of my little miss.


Esther and dad before mom and dad's first date. We went to the movie "Amazing Grace" and to our favorite place Panera.

Mom and Esther before mom and dad's first date. Aunt Jamie and Uncle Joe did a great job of watching our little lady for the first time.

Esther meets some more of the family at her and Levi's baby shower in Minnesota, put on by Grandma Cielinski and Grandma Boerner. It was a joy to introduce our precious babies to friends and family. Jamie and I both were so blessed to by the generous gifts and love we received from everyone. Thank you and God bless all who were there to celebrate with us the birth of these precious babies.

Pictures sent home to dad via the cellphone, while Esther and mom were in Minnesota for the first time in March. Don't you love technonlgy.

Esther driving well not really. This was after one of the many stoppes to nurse Esther and Levi along the way to Minnesota. It took us twelve hours to get home. WOW what a trip, but we made it. Praise God!

Esther in her pink bear outfight

Esther and Levi playing on Grandma and Grandpa C's floor.

Esther telling dad to call her. She sure did miss her daddy over her week in MN and so did mom.

Esther's First real smiles. Mom got her grin a little.

Esther and Levi's dedication to the Lord February 18Th 2007. We know Esther will grow up to be a mighty warrior for our Savior Jesus Christ. She was born for such a time as this to be a prophetic messenger and a worshipper to the Lord. God has blessed us so much by sharing this little eternal soul with us. How great is our God that he entrusts us with these precious gifts. Thank you Jesus for our baby girl!

Dad's first day back to work. A very hard and sad day for. Dad was/is such a BIG help.

Cute face. Looks like Esther is winking at dad (Happy 27th Birthday Russ 2-10-2007)

After first bath at home (2-6-2007)

Esther is making goofy faces at the camera on Valentine's day

In her adorable pooh hat and outfight from Russ's Aunt and Uncle.

Esther would not take a nuk at first instead she preferred mom and dads finger. We spent many hours with her sucking on our finger in those first few weeks. I loved it.

Esther meets Grandma and Grandpa Boerner for the first time.

Photo session with cousin Levi ( February 6th, 2007).

Levi 2 months old, Esther 6 days old

Esther spent some time sun tanning away her mild case of jaundice.

First Day Home and nothing seems to fit. She is just so small that the newborn size outfights are much too small.

Esther going home from the hospital. She did not like her car seat too much at first ( February 4th, 2007)

Later on her first walk with mom and dad she was much happier.

Esther's going home picture at the Hospital

More Pictures from the Hospital

Proud Papas: Matt and Levi, Joe and Levi, and brand new papa Russ and Esther

Baby Esther and Dad's loving hand

Russ waiting outside the c-section room practicing his meet your daddy face for Esther.

Russ and Esther's first moments together

Aunt Jamie, Uncle Joe and cousin Levi with Esther