Michelle Smiles

Teaching my children to question authority, except mine.

Coming soon: More words

August7

I’ve seen several stylish toddlers modeling this season’s hottest t-shirt trend from Pilarina’s Boutique so Miss Sabrina wanted to join in the fashion fun:

Work it girl! (That is the Guatemalan flag for those not in the adoption corner of the blogosphere.)

Grandma is in town so we are seeing lots of smiles and laughs:

And Miss Tessa’s belly button stump fell off so she had her first bath. She threw much less of a fit than her big sister does about bath time.

And Grandma (Steve’s mom) has declared everyone wrong.  She says Tessa doesn’t look that much like Steve and says she was there so she knows.  Ha.

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“Coming soon: More words”

  1. On August 7th, 2008 at 11:08 am Sarah Says:

    CUTE CUTE and more CUTE! Your girls are simply gorgeous!! Congrats on that big first bath! So much fun!!

  2. On August 7th, 2008 at 11:36 am katie Says:

    Love your girls … they are both beautiful !!

  3. On August 7th, 2008 at 11:37 am Gail Says:

    Johanna has that same stylish shirt. She is having 1 year pix taken today and we are going to use it in some pictures.

    Tess is sooooooo tiny. And adorable!!!
    Gail

  4. On August 7th, 2008 at 11:43 am kelly Says:

    nope. She looks like Steve. Sorry, grandma.
    Oh…the cuteness, the cuteness. I can hardly contain myself. (reminding myself over and over and over that I DO NOT NEED ANOTHER BABY!!!!!!!)

  5. On August 7th, 2008 at 12:05 pm Muriel Says:

    I am still here…still preggo. My goodness, whoever she looks like, she is ADORABLE. Love Sabrina’s stylish shirt.

  6. On August 7th, 2008 at 12:12 pm jane Says:

    LOVE Sabrina’s shirt and especially that big smile!
    Sorry Grandma, but that IS Steve’s face on a baby’s body right there in your sink!

  7. On August 7th, 2008 at 12:21 pm Farrah Says:

    OH my she looks like steve to me. Maybe not as a baby but surely now!

    I love Sabrina’s shirt, I’m going to have to go order one for Madisyn!

    That baby is a doll, I can see why you are totally in LOVE…with both girls that is.

  8. On August 7th, 2008 at 12:22 pm melany Says:

    I heard somewhere that it is an evolutionary thing that most babies do look like their biological daddies when they are born in order for the father’s to recognize and bond with the child… or something to that effect. Plus, let’s face it – most of us mommies aren’t bald… and some of the daddies are (as are most of the babies) so that also comes into play making babies resemble fathers more. Aren’t you thankful and in awe of my insight?! LOL

    Sabrina looks absolutely adorable in her shirt. Of course, she’d look cute wearing a paper sack too. 😉

    Tessa is ADORABLE as well. Good thing – she has a lot to measure up to with that big sister!

  9. On August 7th, 2008 at 2:11 pm Alleen Says:

    yep, I’m thinking she does look like him.

    Love Sabrina modeling her Guatemala shirt!

  10. On August 7th, 2008 at 2:21 pm Priscilla Says:

    Oh wow, your girls are both so cute I can’t stand it!! And yea for moms that help out when new babies come!!!

  11. On August 7th, 2008 at 2:22 pm Ashley J Says:

    I need to order me one of those from Mel!!!

    And she may not look like Steve did… but she looks like Steve DOES (or at least the photos you post of him)

    I cannot believe her cord fell off that fast… that is great, I felt like mine (kids) were grease balls before I could offically submerge them in water!

  12. On August 7th, 2008 at 3:17 pm Deanna Says:

    I actually was holding opinion until I saw more pics, but I think she has your nose and lips. Now the brown eyes (they look brown in pics, tell me if I’m wrong) are definitely Steve’s. Either way she is gorgeous just like her Mommy and big sis. I think you may have a Friends thing (all pretty girls, hopefully not quite as flaky as Phoebe) rather than a Rhoda/Mary issue. I think both of your girls are gonna turn heads. I can’t wait to see you all! I can’t believe how teeny-tiny Tessa is, she is sooooo sweet and pretty! Gives kisses to both girls from Shelby and I!

  13. On August 7th, 2008 at 3:37 pm Kim Says:

    Yeah, sorry grandma, I see Steve. 🙂 Toooooo cute!!!

  14. On August 7th, 2008 at 3:52 pm carla Says:

    we have the shirt here too…LOVELOVELOVE it and the dress we got!

  15. On August 7th, 2008 at 3:52 pm carla Says:

    she’s Stichelle.

    Meve?

  16. On August 7th, 2008 at 4:08 pm Yvonne NM Says:

    She looks so tiny and sweet and alot like Steve! Sabrina is, as always, a little doll.

  17. On August 7th, 2008 at 4:11 pm Kerry Collins Says:

    I know this sounds weird, but she has the most perfect little head Ive ever seen. That’s one purdy little head! She does not, however, have enough squeezy baby fat and there’s nothing cuter than that so fatten that girl up! 😉

  18. On August 7th, 2008 at 4:35 pm Kecia Says:

    Thanks for the pics of that baby of yours, we appreciate you taking the time to keep us in the loop! I got my little guy a shirt from the etsy shop you pimped…thanks!

  19. On August 7th, 2008 at 5:17 pm Terry Says:

    LOVE the Guate outfit! Hoping she starts making things for boys soon.

    And Tessa….could there be a cuter newborn? Probably not.

  20. On August 7th, 2008 at 6:30 pm Rhonda FTC Says:

    Love those photos and can hardly wait to receive the shirts in the mail for our girls! Hmmm, kind of thinking that sweet Tessa face sure does look like Steve!!!

  21. On August 7th, 2008 at 6:45 pm Shana Says:

    Michelle,

    Both of your girls are so beautiful! I have one from Guatemala, one from China, and am due with a girl in 4 weeks! I loved reading your updates from the hospital, and I think Tessa is one of the most beautiful newborns I’ve ever seen- she’s gorgeous!

    Congratulations!
    Shana 🙂

  22. On August 7th, 2008 at 7:27 pm karen Says:

    Maybe it was so long ago grandma doesn’t remember?

    Sorry Steve.

    And grandma.

  23. On August 7th, 2008 at 8:10 pm Melissa Says:

    Seriously cute kids!

  24. On August 7th, 2008 at 8:25 pm Bobbi Says:

    Love Sabrina’s shirt, and that smile. How cute is that??

    Tessa, stop growing up already!! You are too young to have big girl baths. Glad you liked it!!!

  25. On August 7th, 2008 at 8:37 pm Nicole Says:

    LOVE the etsy shop! Going to order. Thanks for posting the link!

  26. On August 7th, 2008 at 10:13 pm Maria Says:

    Ok she is too cute. BOTH of them 🙂 I think Tessa looks JUST like you…hey you carried her for 9 months and had the swollen ankles to prove it right? I think all babies should look like there mommys 😉 She is beautiful either way. Maria

  27. On August 7th, 2008 at 11:01 pm Tricia Says:

    You know I heart the shirt.
    And the girls.
    And Steve.
    And You.

    Okay, enough!

    🙂

  28. On August 8th, 2008 at 2:54 am Ida Says:

    Wow…she is so wonderful and cute baby girl…be a good girl k…I have link your web in my blog…I really luv to read all your story…

  29. On August 8th, 2008 at 6:48 am Shannon Says:

    Sabrina’s stylin’ and profilin’ in her new hip shirt! I love her smile. Every time I see it, I smile too.

    And Tessa is just beautiful. She is perfect. And she looks so alert and aware in the bath! So sweet!

  30. On August 8th, 2008 at 7:07 am emily Says:

    Tessa looks like she is grinning! How cute! I love Sabrina’s outfit…I’m off to shop now, THANKS!

  31. On August 8th, 2008 at 7:21 am Jordana Says:

    Your girls are gorgeous! How are you doing?

  32. On August 8th, 2008 at 7:45 am terri Says:

    how cutey cute cute are your gurlz! I am so envious of that shirt, gonna have to enter into Tricia’s giveaway! Or fork over some dough and go buy one for each of my gurlz.

    Love the pics of your gurlz, no matter who they look like!
    terri in virginia

  33. On August 8th, 2008 at 7:53 am Yary Says:

    Michele, your daughters are absolutely beautiful, I sure feel for you & Steve in about 15 years, those boys are going to be knocking down your doors. Tessa’s cord fell off so quickly, my youngest son’s took exactly 15 days!!! Hope you are feeling well… 😉

  34. On August 8th, 2008 at 9:01 am Amy Says:

    Oh my lord that baby is too freaking cute!!! I think that she looks like you, especially in the eyes. You guys are doing great! Love to all and tell Beana that having a little sister will eventually pay off – trust me.

    Amy

    PS – You know at this point we don’t really care about ‘More Words’. We are all now just whores for the baby pictures.

  35. On August 8th, 2008 at 9:17 am Debbie Says:

    Glad grandma is there to help out. I was too stubborn to accept help when Isabel came home. A mistake I likely won’t make the second time around.

    Great smiles. And Tessa looks adorable whomever she looks like.

  36. On August 8th, 2008 at 10:57 am Tracey Says:

    BEAUTIFUL BABY!

  37. On August 8th, 2008 at 3:05 pm erinberry Says:

    That is a very cute shirt!

    Love the bath pic 🙂

  38. On August 10th, 2008 at 12:45 pm Tera Says:

    ADORABLE!!

    Sabrina is just darling and I love how her cute haircut frames her face…her little footers are very cute too (love baby/toddler feet).

    Tessa looks so angelic in that pic…what a gorgeous baby! *sigh*

    YOU ARE BLESSED, Mama…truly blessed…and now a mommy of two!! Weren’t we just waiting for our referrals??? Enjoy your weekend and God bless.

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