This book was created
especially for

Jessica Ann Smith


With love from
Mommy and Daddy
December 25, 2001

On December 25, 2001, the lives of Elizabeth and Michael of Atlanta were changed forever. They received a very special gift...a little new baby girl.

Elizabeth and Michael had chosen the name Jessica Ann Smith for their little new bundle of joy.

It seemed to Elizabeth that Jessie might never be born. Yet she finally arrived at Baptist Hospital at exactly 6:59 p.m.

Elizabeth was filled with joy when she heard Dr. Sharp say, "Congratulations, you have a beautiful little girl."

Jessie's birth was a brand new beginning for her mommy and daddy. Jessie will get all of the love and care she needs from her new family, and she will bring lots of joy and happiness to their lives.

As soon as Jessie was born, she was placed on the scales.


Her weight was

7 pounds, 8 ounces,

and she was

17 1/2 inches long.

Friends and family were anxiously awaiting Jessie's birth. When they heard the good news, they showered her with many gifts. Some were clothes, some were blankets to keep her nice and warm, some were bottles, and some were diapers, of course.

All of the nurses thought that Jessie was the cutest little girl they had ever seen, and they enjoyed taking care of her. Even the doctors were amazed at this little new arrival into the world.

After Jessie came home from the hospital, she soon settled into her daily routines.

Elizabeth was very excited to give Jessie her first bath. Afterwards, she gently covered her with powder, and dressed her in tiny, warm baby clothes.

Elizabeth thought about all of the babies who are born all around the world and realized how all parents must feel...that their baby is the most beautiful of all. And they are right.

Many people came to visit Jessie. Aunt Denise had been eagerly waiting for Jessie to be born. When she saw Jessie, she thought she was the most precious little person ever, and that her skin was very soft and smooth.

Every day, Elizabeth and Michael think of how blessed they are that Jessie has become a part of their lives, and how full their lives will be in the years ahead. There will be laughter and joy, boo-boos and tears, and really big hugs to chase away the fears.

Mommy and Daddy are looking forward to Jessie's first smile, the first time she crawls, her first steps, the first time she feeds herself, and even that all-important potty training time.

Often, on bright sunny days, Mommy sits outside and holds and cuddles Jessie. She enjoys rocking her and singing to her. As she looks at Jessie, her heart is full of love for this special little gift she has received.

Daddy enjoys helping Mommy take care of Jessie. Sometimes he reads to her, sometimes he feeds her, and sometimes he even helps give Jessie her bath. These are very special times for Daddy and Jessie.

While Elizabeth and Michael were waiting for Jessie to be born, they prepared a room especially for her. In this room, they placed a cozy, warm bed for Jessie to sleep in. They also placed a big rocking chair there so they can hold and rock her, or just sit and look at her.

Sometimes, Mommy and Daddy take Jessie for long walks. Jessie just smiles, coos, and makes cute little faces all along the way. As they walk, Mommy and Daddy talk about all of the plans they have for Jessie's future and all of the exciting things they will do together as a family. They will make memories that will last forever.

Important dates for
Jessica Ann Smith

_______________First smile
_______________Sleeps all night
_______________Rolls over
_______________Sits alone
_______________Crawls
_______________First tooth
_______________First word
_______________Pulls self up
_______________Walks