Remember when I went to Utah in September to stay
with my niece while her husband was in Europe?
She has a one year old and was 8 months pregnant at
the time. Well, they are in Ohio visiting Grandpa so
I took a little trip about an hour away to visit, too!
I just had to see them again, and was especially anxious
to meet this sweet little one!
Her name is Iaia (pronounced ya-ya) and she is
absolutely perfect! Happy Auntie here! Especially
since they will all be coming down to our house for
Thanksgiving dinner. Taylor and Lauren will be
here too! Fun, fun! Can't wait!
♥
Oh she is so precious! I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving together.
ReplyDeleteWell, thanks Janelle! So great to see you here :)
DeleteI'm really looking forward to Thanksgiving...our family needs this!
I hope you are not thinking what I think you are thinking.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what you're thinking I'm thinking
Deleteso I don't know if I'm thinking what you're thinking I'm thinking!
She is one of the most gorgeous babies, I remember seeing pictures of her mum when she was an opera singer, and she is one beautiful young lady.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet picture of you both, I can only imagine the excitement and fun that Thanksgiving Day has in store for you this year :)
Hugs,
~Jo
Isn't she? We were saying that our family has the most beautiful babies! haha. And yes, her mom is absolutely stunning...always was! Yes, we are really looking forward to Thanksgiving. So very fun!
DeleteAwww! She is precious!
ReplyDeleteShe sure is....what a good baby, too! Hardly makes a peep and sleeps so peacefully. It's been a very long time since I held such a little one! Awww....
DeleteWhat a sweet babe. I know you will enjoy her visit!
ReplyDeleteBabies just make holidays better, don't they? :)
DeleteBeautiful baby and you look young enough to be her mother. :)
ReplyDeletelol...well, not quite! haha.
DeleteMind you I haven't had my eyes tested for 4 years . . . . hahaha!
DeleteGlad you had such a good time and great you are all getting together for Thanksgiving . . . :)
Ah, well that explains a LOT. hahaha....
DeleteStill pretty good eyesight though . . lol
DeleteHonestly, if anyone was to see you with the baby they would automatically think you are the mother . . lol. You must have eaten all your green when you were young like a good girl . . :)
So fun....she looks wonderful in your arms......
ReplyDeleteYes, very fun! :)
DeleteYou'll have a full house indeed
ReplyDeleteNext week at your feed
I'll son be an uncle of two
As twins are coming due
I'll stick to cats
And just watch from afar through those rugrats haha
Double the trouble? Sounds like fun.
DeleteThe days of 'uncle' have just begun! haha.
She is beautiful! Thanksgiving will be wonderful too!
ReplyDeleteI know...can't wait! I love a houseful!
DeleteHi Betsy - how absolutely wonderful to see her - IaIa - great name ... and a glorious week ahead for Thanksgiving ... enjoy - Hilary
ReplyDeleteYes, a nice week! Lots of work and then a feast! haha.
DeleteWhat a pretty baby, and you look great too!
ReplyDeletePlease don't be offended, but what kind of a name is Iaia? I am fascinated by names and love to know where they come from and what people were thinking when they made their choice.
Several people I know were given their names because their parents simply couldn't agree on anything else - Elizabeth for one. Always known as Lizzie as a child but now Liz from choice. Another girl (now grown up and a mother of 2 - Otis and Talulah) was given the middle name Nancy because it was her father's favourite character in literature.
My parents were forced into my middle name because my father's mother said she would never speak to him again if I wasn't named after her. On the other hand, my mother's mother said she would never speak to her again if I was named after HER! Granny hated her name - Winifred. And she didn't have a middle name so nothing to change to if she had felt like it.
It's a fascinating topic.
I think the name is Italian. Her mom found it online as belonging to an artist of ancient times and really liked it. Their first daughter is Zuzu and she liked the way they sounded together.
DeleteI'm an Elizabeth and so it their mom. She was Liz and didn't like that nickname so took on the Scottish equivalent of Elspeth. Someone I got Betsy out of Elizabeth. haha...so many nicknames to that name!
Yes Elizabeth and Margaret both. I astonished me of the reluctant taste testers the other day by telling them Daisy was short for Margaret. They had no idea.
DeleteWell Zuzu and Iaia certainly sound pretty together. And I guess when they go to school they won't get confused with 10 other little girls all with the same name.
Yes, so true! I was the only Betsy in all of my years at school and I liked that!
DeleteYou're right about Margaret....so many nicknames, like Peg. How does that happen? haha...
Deletewhat a sweet baby, lovely photo of you both!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't the sweet? :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful baby girl. And when I saw her name I smiled. Our daughter, Amelia, was called Ya Ya by her brother for many a day before he learned to say Amelia. I know you enjoyed that sweet loving!!
ReplyDeleteI saw online that Iaia is a nickname for Marcia, too. So many ways those names can evolve!
DeleteLove yaya for Amelia...aw.
You are both beautiful. Mele said it in Gone With the Wind. The best times are when babies come.
ReplyDeleteSHe was right. So much to be thankful for. Happy THanksgiving to you all.
They do add a lot to a family...lots of excitement!
DeleteHow old is she? Lots of hair on that gorgeous baby. :)
ReplyDeleteYesterday she was 25 days old! :)
DeleteBeautiful baby ❤️ And so great that the whole family reunites for Thanksgiving!! Happy weekend Betsy!
ReplyDeleteYes, it will be fun. Looking forward to it! :)
DeleteWhat a little beauty - and aunt not to bad either!
ReplyDeleteShe is a little beauty....
Deletehow nice for everyone!
ReplyDeleteSweet baby...don't you just love to cuddle them?
Enjoy your evening...
Cheers!
Linda :o)
Absolutely! Haven't held a tiny one in a very long time!
DeleteYou look great!
ReplyDeleteAuntie looks good on me? Sure feels good! :)
DeleteHopping around on blog land today....... she is a cutie I was thinking of being called Ya Ya for grandma maybe not . I just can't decide so maybe I'll let baby Schuler decide for me 😍
ReplyDeleteI've heard of Yaya for a grandma. And Lala. Endless possibilities! :)
DeleteShe is so dear... and I love that new baby smell. I've not held a little one like that for many years. You look wonderful together.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you are all sharing the holiday together. Family is so important and I'm so happy that you have reconnected with some.
Much love to you and yours over the holiday, Betsy. xox