tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272300402011-05-07T00:00:37.852-07:00This blog celebrates my one and only daughter, <strong>Reanna Loren</strong>, who came to me late in life, following <strong><em>five</em></strong> of her brothers and half-brothers. I had lost all hope of ever having a girl, but then a miracle happened. I guess this time, the Lord chose to save the best for last.<br><em>I love her! I love her!</em>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006728310041420108noreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27230040.post-1146724796198401002004-12-29T23:38:00.000-08:002006-05-03T23:39:56.200-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pradamama/140166087/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/49/140166087_73918907d8_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="under the tree" /></a><br /><br />The most delightful present of all, wrapped up and under the tree!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27230040-114672479619840100?l=princessreanna.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006728310041420108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27230040.post-1146723408779373272004-12-28T00:12:00.000-08:002006-05-03T23:40:43.753-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pradamama/139618498/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/45/139618498_b90c59ec64_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="my pink Christmas ornament, Disneyland 2004" /></a><br /><br />This pink Christmas tree was at the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street. I thought it was the perfect backdrop for a Mother-Daughter picture. You looked sweeter than any other treat in the whole shop.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27230040-114672340877937327?l=princessreanna.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006728310041420108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27230040.post-1146724359127473972004-12-27T18:29:00.000-08:002006-05-03T23:32:39.126-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pradamama/140162233/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/54/140162233_6c1c9b1918_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Chapeaux!" /></a><br /><br />This was taken at Plaza Inn on Main Street, on your first visit to Disneyland. Love them hats!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27230040-114672435912747397?l=princessreanna.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006728310041420108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27230040.post-1146722914669567562004-12-18T13:04:00.000-08:002006-05-03T23:10:57.716-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pradamama/139618497/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/46/139618497_a6be6b76e2_m.jpg" width="197" height="240" alt="Santa Baby" /></a><br /><br />This holiday treat was taken before Daddy's office Christmas party, where you caused quite a stir with your Santa outfit!<br /><br />Awwwww...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27230040-114672291466956756?l=princessreanna.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006728310041420108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27230040.post-1146722577218810372004-11-19T14:57:00.000-08:002006-05-03T23:02:57.220-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pradamama/139618496/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/50/139618496_c1d140863a_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="pretty in pink stroller" /></a><br /><br />You looked just like a baby doll in your pink stroller, <br />except dolls don't have dimples!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27230040-114672257721881037?l=princessreanna.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006728310041420108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27230040.post-1146682321321114642004-11-18T15:50:00.000-08:002006-05-03T22:57:25.940-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pradamama/139614984/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/44/139614984_9c15fa72e3_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="doctor's office for shots" /></a><br /><br />Daddy always makes it a point to be there for your doctor's appointments. He always holds you for your shots, although he doesn't necessarily enjoy looking!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27230040-114668232132111464?l=princessreanna.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006728310041420108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27230040.post-1146682100435540322004-11-14T11:45:00.000-08:002006-05-03T23:47:06.796-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pradamama/139614983/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/51/139614983_f63bef3568_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="you didn't like yout first taste of solid food" /></a><br /><br />You were exclusively breastfed, so you didn't start solids until 6 months.<br />Guess you didn't fancy mashed bananas, your first solid meal!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27230040-114668210043554032?l=princessreanna.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006728310041420108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27230040.post-1146681847487207372004-10-20T20:41:00.000-07:002006-05-03T11:45:11.450-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pradamama/139614982/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/50/139614982_f4e82450dd_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="pretty pink nightgown" /></a><br /><br />Bedtime in Daddy's arms, freshly dressed in your pretty pink nightgown.<br />Can I bite those baby feet, please?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27230040-114668184748720737?l=princessreanna.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006728310041420108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27230040.post-1146681642150131642004-10-15T15:23:00.000-07:002006-05-03T11:40:42.150-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pradamama/139614981/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/47/139614981_d8f8ce29e6_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="mommy's first, clumsy attempts at hairdressing" /></a><br /><br />I still rememeber my first clumsy attempts at fixing your hair. <br>After three boys, I was clueless! <br>But you were very patient with me.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27230040-114668164215013164?l=princessreanna.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006728310041420108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27230040.post-1146681401178955722004-10-05T11:35:00.000-07:002006-05-03T11:36:41.186-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pradamama/139614980/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/51/139614980_d9ff7509c5_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="happily swinging" /></a><br /><br />You loved your little baby swing, and it shows!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27230040-114668140117895572?l=princessreanna.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006728310041420108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27230040.post-1146680883864749682004-10-02T14:43:00.000-07:002006-05-03T11:33:18.300-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pradamama/139614979/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/45/139614979_cd240e0128_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="asleep in your stroller" /></a><br /><br />I love taking pictures of you when you're sleeping. <br>You looked so peaceful in your stroller. <br>I can still remember the scent of baby's breath gently fanning my cheek...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27230040-114668088386474968?l=princessreanna.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006728310041420108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27230040.post-1146680551688521562004-08-26T14:19:00.000-07:002006-05-03T11:29:31.690-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pradamama/139602516/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/46/139602516_7e9854cd4f_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Smile, Daddy's home!" /></a><br /><br />You flashed this dazzling dimpled smile for your Daddy shortly after he got back from a business trip to New Hampshire.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27230040-114668055168852156?l=princessreanna.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006728310041420108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27230040.post-1146679883737748132004-08-10T15:49:00.000-07:002006-05-03T11:32:06.350-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pradamama/139602515/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/52/139602515_728a2a6ca2_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="wearing one of my favorite baby outfits" /></a><br /><br />I took this picture during a visit to your Lolo and Lola in Milpitas. <br>You were wearing a lavender outfit given by your Ninang Brenda, <br>one of my favorites.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27230040-114667988373774813?l=princessreanna.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006728310041420108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27230040.post-1146679409341650242004-06-29T15:55:00.000-07:002006-05-03T11:30:56.233-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pradamama/139602514/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/56/139602514_aa039e51ee_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="your first smile for the camera" /></a><br /><br />This was your first smile for the camera. <br>I must've used up half of my memory card before I shot this beauty!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27230040-114667940934165024?l=princessreanna.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006728310041420108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27230040.post-1146253989532181262004-05-13T21:05:00.000-07:002006-05-02T23:53:32.946-07:00<a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pradamama/139182969/"><img height="180" alt="that delightful little dimple was visible from the very beginning" src="http://static.flickr.com/49/139182969_765c01e25f_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br /><br />I noticed your little dimple within moments of your birth, and I thanked the Lord for giving me such a beautiful baby girl. This picture was taken at the nursery, during your first bath. Daddy said that all of a sudden, Stevie Wonder's song "Isn't She Lovely" started playing on the radio.<br /><br />How very apropos!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27230040-114625398953218126?l=princessreanna.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006728310041420108noreply@blogger.com0