In my daughter's eyes...

Okay, so it has been almost 1 month now that I have been a mother of two girls! There have been so many ups and of course a few moments of not so up...not that I am complaining at all as I KNOW how blessed I am to have these two beautiful girls in my life along with there Daddy; my dear husband Brian however, it is quite an adjustment and yet I truly feel like the luckiest person alive! Reality though is hardly ever a quiet moment to myself with caring for a newborn baby and also a 4 year old Big Sister, it gets crazy and hectic and tough at times BUT then, I remember what MY MOM always tells me...they are young for such a short time so enjoy every moment of it! That is when I look into my daughter's sweet eyes (both of my girls that is- Faith & Grace!) and my heart melts with the overwelming amount of LOVE I feel for my daughters and it makes ALL the crazy, frustrating, wild times ALL worth it and then some! So, here are a couple recent photos I took of my Baby Grace (she is now just about a month old-wow...time flies!) and I just look into these eyes and my older daughter Faith's eyes; my best friend and sweet little angel and remember that life is pure bliss!

Thanks for letting me vent about the good and the hard times! ;)

Hugs,
Melinda

It's just another ordinary miracle today...

It's not that unusual when everything is beautiful
It's just another ordinary miracle today
The sky knows when it's time to snow
Don't need to teach a seed to grow
It''s just another ordinary miracle today

Life is like a gift they say, wrapped up for you everyday
Open up and find a way to give some of your own

Isn't it remarkable like every time a raindrop falls
It's just another ordinary miracle today
Birds and winter have their fling but always make it home by spring
It's just another ordinary miracle today

When you wake up every day please don't throw your dreams away
Hold them close to your heart cause we are all a part of the ordinary miracle
Ordinary miracle, do you wanna see a miracle?

Oooooooo

It seems so exceptional that things just work out after all
It's just another ordinary miracle today
The sun comes up and shines so bright and disappears again at night
It's just another ordinary miracle today

Oooooooo

It's just another ordinary miracle today...

song by:Sarah Mclachlan


There is a LONG lovely story behind this song BUT I will spare you the details and just say, Faith (my oldest daughter) loves,loves,loves this song and for many reasons it touches me now and at this point of my life when we have just welcomed her baby sister Grace into the world and into our family so I thought I would post the lyrics of it for you and tell you to listen to it BUT imagine Faith singing it because honestly (and sure I am biased-hehe) but Faith sings it even more wonderful. Above is a picture of my sweet little Angel Faith. And also one of her new Baby sister Grace. Does life get any sweeter than this!?

Have a beautiful day,
Melinda & Family

OH...and HAPPY 6 YEARS OF MARRIAGE TO MY DEAR HUBBY BRIAN! Your a fantastic father and husband!

Grace's first photo shoot!

Here is just a sneak peek at a shot taken by my talented close friend and child photographer, Sarah Metz- her link to her website is to the side of this blog. Here is Grace's very first newborn photoshoot...many more pictures to come of both Grace and proud BIG SISTER Faith together too! We had such fun, and I know Sarah got lots and lots of beautiful shots of BOTH my sweet little Angels (THANKS SARAH!). Enjoy this one for now! :)

Melinda

Baby Grace now one week old!

Here is a picture taken yesterday of Baby Grace now one week old. She is doing wonderful as is Big Sister Faith... eating a chocolate cupcake celebrating Grace's one week birthday here! We are having tons of fun!!!

Melinda & Family

Grace has arrived!!!

Hello Friends & Family,

We Just wanted to let you know that Baby "Grace" arrived on Feb. 15th at 8:36 am. She weighed 6 lbs. and is 19 inches long. We are all home and happy and healthy.

Below are a four 4 "early" shots taken at the hospital here in San Ramon, Ca on Friday, the day she was born of Grace and proud Big sister Faith. Enjoy!

Warmly,
Melinda, Brian, Faith & Grace Bunker

Just another day...

Well, WE are waiting anxiously for Baby Grace to make her arrival (she is due anytime although her official due date is Feb.10th)...so life goes on. As we wait, I shot some new pictures of Faith. Here is BIG SISTER FAITH today looking pretty in pink. Keep your eye out for announcement soon (hopefully) that Baby Grace has arrived. Until then, Happy New Year!

Melinda

HO,HO,HO!!!

The Holiday's are such a magical time, especially with young kids! Just such a wonderful time of the year. Above, is a photo taken yesterday of my darling daughter Faith visting Santa and also a photo of her and her best boy friend Jeff in front of our Christmas tree in there new PJ's they just got after visting Santa.

Hope you and your family and having a fabulous holiday season.

Warmly,
Melinda & Family