The More Things Change — Here in the Bonny Glen

January 17, 2009 @ 10:52 am | Filed under: Baby,Family,Photos

…the more they stay the same.

Something about this photo

rang a bell, and I went looking through my archives, and found this, from June 2006.

Apart from the fact that Rilla at six weeks was about the same size as her new baby brother at two days, nothing much has changed, eh?

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Deb says:

Ohhh, the new baby pics are making go all “squee” inside!
Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Jamie says:

The couch looks different
Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Alice Gunther says:

Oh, now that is hilarious! I can’t believe the similarity of the two photos!
Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Beth says:

You know, there is something about seeing those two photos juxtaposed which is terribly endearing — in a deeply meaningful way … family, and the blessing of life, and the endless cycles … think of it, one day it will be two wee grandbabies snuggled up with you on the couch.
Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Margaret in Minnesota says:

Oh my goodness, that’s uncanny! Not really, though–there’s still that same calm, beautiful mom in the middle.
Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Penny in VT says:

hey – you got your memory back! I knew preggo brain was only temporary.

Hmmm… I wonder why I still have it seven years after my last baby???

Seriously cute pics, both of them!
Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Helen Roman says:

Dearest Melissa –
My Best Wishes & Congratulations to You
and Little Baby Huck, and your All Beautiful Family.
May the Good Lord continues with His Special Blessings upon you All.
Love and hugs from Helen -
PS – I wonder if you’re receiving my e-mails lately?
Posted on January 19th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Elizabeth says:

Many Congratulations to you and the family! He looks gorgeous! I hope you are feeling well and your mom is still spoiling you!
Posted on January 21st, 2009 at 4:26 pm

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