Anneke's Special Day

We were in Barrie this past weekend for Anneke's baptism. Stevin and Katrina and the girls made a long weekend out of it, too, visiting old friends as well as meeting Anneke. Naomi showed her expertise at holding a baby - she's had a lot of practice! Petra shows confidence too, but is quickly distracted. But both were SO excited to meet their newest cousin!

What's time with Opa without a book at some point? The oldest of Opa's Girls love to climb onto his lap!

Anneke - you're destined to become an Opa's Girl, too! It's something that just happens!

The service on Sunday was very nice, and Anneke and the other baby, Ryan, 'cooperated' very well - neither one of them cried, or fussed too much!
Stephanie is enjoying herself as a new mom; I can see that she's gained a lot of confidence! She's just beaming in this photo! Should have gotten one with David, too, but didn't. Next time. But I do find it amazing to watch another one of my sons being a Daddy!

and here we are: Opa and Oma and Daddy and Mommy and Baby Anneke.

There are pictures of other family members with Anneke, but you'll have to check David and Steph's blog. I used their camera more often than my own, yesterday!

Anneke, you're a blessing to all of us, as little as you are. To look at you is to praise God who created you so intricately and so wonderfully. Our prayer is that He will continue to grow you into the person He created you to be!

How Much Love Can A Heart Hold?

I enjoyed my weekend in Barrie - I had lots of cuddle-time with Anneke! She listens and looks intently at whoever is holding her, until she falls asleep or wants something else of course. I rocked her to sleep a few times, which is something I've always enjoyed doing, and I gave her a bath, and simply gazed at her...

Anneke looks very much like Stephanie; there's a great resemblance when you see Steph's baby pictures! Although David and Stephanie say she has a nose like Naomi's, I couldn't see it! This Oma could not see any Geertsema in this baby! Until I saw the picture below - I see a lot of my babies in this photo... but I'll have to get out the albums to check which one!

But all of that doesn't matter - what does matter is that Anneke is a special creation of God with her own uniqueness. I love her lots already, and I miss her now that I'm home again.

I love all of my little ones, and I find it truly amazing how God gives more/extra/additional love with each child that He gives. If our hearts can hold this much with each new member, it is truly awesome how much love HIS heart holds!