Enola sits in random household objects

BUCKET: Enola was the product tester at Kim's baby shower last weekend. Bunk bought a baby bathing bucket (how's that for alliteration?) and we just had to try it out! She seemed pretty content!

LAUNDRY BASKET: It contains her well, and it's good and portable! She's playing with today's new favorite toy... a pot lid.

Finally online

You've whined and cried that I never read your emails.

I've missed birthdays and Bible studies.

You've made me feel guilty that the blog is over six months old.

I get family news from friends who see it on Facebook.

You've had to pick up the phone, strenuously dial eleven numbers and leave messages on my answering machine.

Well, friends the end to all our communication troubles has come. We now have the internet! It is an exciting thing. I have over six months of adorable Enola to share with everyone, and I'll do my best to update regularly. (But, let's face it. You all know me.) See you in cyberspace! (You can still call me anytime. I like to hear your voices.)

Enola at five weeks as she began smiling on purpose.

Happy to have auntie and cousin here for a visit this weekend!

"Someday, 'cuz, we'll go out and play in the snow together!"

Four Weeks of Enola

They have been a beautiful four weeks! Sorry it took this long to share with everyone. Thanks to you all who came to visit or sent gifts or cards! Enola has been so blessed by you!

Week 1: We had a nice stay at the hospital. All of the clothes we brought along looked HUGE on Enola so cousin Morgan went out shopping for preemie sized girly clothes. They are so cute! We got to go home Saturday afternoon and ENola was baptized the very next day! Her sponsors are her Uncle Luke and her cousin Erin. We had a party back at the house with so much good food and lots of family and friends. Thanks to all who helped and came! What a way to welcome Enola home!

Best birthday ever!!!!

Week 2: Enola already outgrew her preemie clothes! She was back up to birth wieight at 4 days, and at two weeks was 7 lbs and 2 oz! We got the hang of breatfeeding just fine, apparently! She is sleeping well and is generally pretty happy!

Mom re-fashioned a preemie nightgown into a t-shirt and hat for my growing baby doll!

Week 3: Enola got to go to her first baseball game and her favorite player hit a home run! One of my students, Sam, was in the regional championship for the Little League World Series. It was awesome. She also likes to hang out with her cousin Bode.

Week 4: Enola swam in Lutheran Lake this week and really likes it! Here is Enola in her August onesie made by Aunt Shel! All her weight gain is in her cheeks! There are hundreds of pictures...I wish I could share them alL!

Here are some pictures for you to browse through.

Bap's large hands and little Enola.
Whitney and Enola.

From our wonderful Church Family. Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. Your are a wonderful blessing to our family.

Enola wore Whitney's Families Baptismal Gown for the Ceremony. The gown was first worn by Enola's Great-Great Grandma 'Enola'; and has since been worn by everyone in the family. It is over 100 years old.

A table of mischief, especially the one on the far right. :)

I would like to appologize to all that we did not keep informed throughout the last couple of weeks. As I am sure you understand we have been quite busy. We thank the Lord that we have so many people around us that are so interested and involved in our lives. We love you all.

This is Enola Lynn in the nursery about 30 minutes after she was born.

We took this video this morning so that everyone could get a good look at her face.

Hope you all enjoy.

Whitney is doing good. The doctor was in this morning to check up on her and said that he would be fine releasing her today since she is doing so well. We will likely stay until tomorrow though, since they have to take the 48 hour blood tests later tonight anyways.

Enola has been healthy in every sense of the word. We thank God so much for this precious Gift that He has entrusted to us. We also thank Him for the wonderful family and friends that we are surrounded by. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers, you all have been a blessing. We look forward to raising our little angel in the presence of all of you.

I hope you are having a wonderful day. We will see you all soon.

Love,

David, Whitney, and Enola.

Baby Girl!

Enola Lynn Vandercar

arrived on July 22, 2009 at 10:36 pm! She weighs 5 lbs. and 14 oz. She is 20 inches long and sooooo precious! Thank you for all your prayers and phone calls! More pictures to come!

Belly Shot

As requested...Sorry if you were hoping for bigger....I'm working on it!! Love to all!