Introducing
May 6th, 2011
My sweet princess, Annabelle Sophia Kolidas, was born May 2nd at 8:38 pm, 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and 19 inches. The hubster and I are smitten!!
I've got some great guest posts lined up for your enjoyment this month,while I spend some time bonding with my little family!
83 Responses
wonderful news! Congrats to all of you, wishing you and your family the very best, happiness, health and peace now and forever.
Welcome Annabelle.
xxInes
Posted by: Ines | May 6, 2011 at 3:05 am |
She is beautiful!! Congratulations and the best of luck!
Posted by: Maria-Thérèse | May 6, 2011 at 4:13 am |
so precious! Enjoy every second:) …and take every opportunity to NAP!
Susan
Posted by: Susan | May 6, 2011 at 6:18 am |
Oh, Leah! She is a beauty and a miracle.
All the best to you and your new family member.
xoxo
Posted by: Vicki | May 6, 2011 at 6:39 am |
Congratulations! She’s beautiful.
Posted by: GlendaM | May 6, 2011 at 6:47 am |
Awwwww… She’s precious and beautiful! You both look wonderful!!! Congratulations Leah!
Posted by: Tracy | May 6, 2011 at 7:11 am |
Congratulations! That is wonderful!
Posted by: Amber Jacobs | May 6, 2011 at 7:30 am |
I know I’ve already tweeted & messaged you but I am so pleased for you I thought I’d write it here again – CONGRATULATIONS – Annabelle is absolutely gorgeous. Enjoy every moment of this precious time together. Love to all three of you. Annabelle is a blessing bringing so much love and happiness. So happy for three of you and your family.
Hugs
Kat Xx
Posted by: Katina Wright | May 6, 2011 at 7:52 am |
super congrats!!! enjoy that baby~it goes by way to fast. Trust me.
Peace~
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | May 6, 2011 at 7:52 am |
OMG! How wonderful and beautiful you two look. Congrats1 AND you found time to post. You are truly amazing. Enjoy every second. They go by so fast. Here’s wishing you a baby who sleeps through the night and other joys.
Posted by: Sandy Coleman | May 6, 2011 at 7:55 am |
Hi Leah, that’s great news, what a beautiful picture of you two, congratulations!
Posted by: Nelleke | May 6, 2011 at 8:08 am |
Yay! Congrats!
Posted by: andrea | May 6, 2011 at 8:15 am |
Enjoy your beautiful baby girl!
Posted by: Lynn Wigren | May 6, 2011 at 8:17 am |
How wonderful!!!!!!!!!!! She is gorgeous! Congrats to you!
Posted by: Joy | May 6, 2011 at 8:20 am |
OHMIGOSH! CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! She came early! You just got the best Mother’s Day Present ever. She is beautiful and I am so happy for the three of you.
Blessings
xo
Mari
Posted by: Mari | May 6, 2011 at 8:20 am |
congratulations! she is lovely. All the best to you all!
Heidi
Posted by: Heidi | May 6, 2011 at 8:29 am |
Congrats!!!!
Posted by: linda | May 6, 2011 at 8:29 am |
Congratulations, Leah! I love this picture of the two of you. Enjoy and rest up; you both are so beautiful! xoO
Posted by: Olivia | May 6, 2011 at 8:37 am |
Congratulations!! Welcome little Miss Annabelle. She is absolutely gorgeous
Posted by: Mousey | May 6, 2011 at 8:39 am |
CONGRATULATIONS Leah!!!! She is absolutely beautiful!!
(As is her MOM)
Enjoy!!
Posted by: EVA | May 6, 2011 at 8:39 am |
Welcome to the world Annabelle! You chose a wonderful mom!
Posted by: playcrane | May 6, 2011 at 8:57 am |
Congratulations…she is just precious. God bless your little family….
Posted by: Maron | May 6, 2011 at 9:02 am |
She’s gorgeous, Leah, and so are you! Enjoy the miracle time and please, take ALL the time you need!!!
Love,
Nele
Posted by: Nele | May 6, 2011 at 9:12 am |
Oh Leah! She is so gorgeous, beautiful, sweet and tiny
So happy for you and your husband, Congratulations! Enjoy every precious minute getting to know your sweet girl. These are days you will never forget xoxo
Posted by: Andrea | May 6, 2011 at 9:15 am |
Oh hellooo, beautiful bambino! Welcome to the world, precious one … many, many congratulations on the birth of Annabelle Sophia, Leah. Sending you all big hugs and ENJOY your bonding time together xx
Posted by: Callie | May 6, 2011 at 9:38 am |
Congratulations, Leah!! How absolutely wonderful!
many blessings on you all.
Posted by: Katy Taylor | May 6, 2011 at 9:40 am |
Beautiful and precious!
Posted by: MakieDoll | May 6, 2011 at 9:45 am |
Many blessings upon your little blessing!
Posted by: Elizabeth K | May 6, 2011 at 10:11 am |
Congratulations and hurrah!
Posted by: rowena | May 6, 2011 at 10:26 am |
congratulations – she’s picture perfect
Posted by: understanding alice | May 6, 2011 at 10:30 am |
Gosh Leah, she is so precious and darling. Congratulations a hundred times over.
Posted by: B @ Sweet Limes | May 6, 2011 at 10:48 am |
Oh, what perfection! She is so beautiful! I know she will bring you more joy than you can imagine. So happy for you and your family!
Posted by: Gina | May 6, 2011 at 11:07 am |
pure sweetness!
Posted by: Suzie | May 6, 2011 at 11:33 am |
She’s gorgeous! Congratulations!
Posted by: Julie | May 6, 2011 at 12:02 pm |
congratulations!!!

how wonderful
I’m so happy for you!
and so glad to read that you have guest posts lined up so that you can take time for that important bonding.
♥♥♥
Posted by: Libby | May 6, 2011 at 12:09 pm |
How precious! Congratulations Leah! I love thinking that I met her when she was just a little tiny tadpole baby!
xxoo
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie Spotts | May 6, 2011 at 12:23 pm |
Congratulations on this precious addition to you family ! Health, light and love to all of you !
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | May 6, 2011 at 1:15 pm |
Congratulations! And welcome to little Annabelle! A gorgeous name for a gorgeous girl.
Hope you get some rest in between all the bonding
Posted by: Sam | May 6, 2011 at 1:37 pm |
Congratulations! Big, warm, fuzzy wishes!
Posted by: Jamie | May 6, 2011 at 2:51 pm |
Congratulations! The picture is beautiful! And happy mother’s day!
Posted by: Tulika Verma | May 6, 2011 at 2:55 pm |
Welcome, adorable baby Annabelle!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!
So happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Barbara Martin @Reptitude | May 6, 2011 at 3:43 pm |
Welcome Annabelle! She is adorable, Congrats to you and the hubster!!!!!
Posted by: Kristen | May 6, 2011 at 3:51 pm |
Oh she’s lovely! Welcome Annabelle! Congrats Leah and Hubby!
Posted by: Bridget | May 6, 2011 at 3:54 pm |
So beautiful and so very dear, a sweet delight is Annabelle. Great potential lies awake.
And as your lifes correlate, you will both learn so much from each other, beyond role as mother and daughter that is boundless by time, your worlds will awake and magnify in beauty and grace. My own personal blessing to you both. xx
Posted by: Ana Goncalves | May 6, 2011 at 3:55 pm |
Oh, Leah, she’s beautiful!!! So happy for you all – and what a gorgeous name.
Posted by: Lianne | May 6, 2011 at 4:03 pm |
Congratulations! She is beautiful. xo
Posted by: bella | May 6, 2011 at 4:13 pm |
Congratulations! What a beautiful name you have chosen for a beautiful little person.
Posted by: Susie | May 6, 2011 at 5:03 pm |
Congratulations to all three of you
Just beautiful x
Posted by: Tara@Aquamarine | May 6, 2011 at 5:07 pm |
dearest Leah*
i am celebrating this miracle + welcoming dear Annabelle to the world … from just miles away {and so very close at heart}! i am thinking of your little family day by day + look forward to meeting Annabelle.
wishing you a most delicious Mother’s Day, friend!
xo,
meghan
Posted by: meghan | May 6, 2011 at 6:24 pm |
Congrats Leah and to baby anabelle! God bless you all!
Posted by: Elisa Choi | May 6, 2011 at 6:47 pm |
What a beautiful name and of course a beautiful mother and child. Congratulations.
Posted by: Kate Robertson | May 6, 2011 at 8:11 pm |
Oh how fabulous for you!! Congratulations and thanks for introducing her to us!
Posted by: amateur-in-art | May 6, 2011 at 9:43 pm |
Indeed, what a wonderful gift for this year’s Mother’s Day
I wish you, lil’ Annabelle and hubby well, now and forever.
Posted by: ET | May 6, 2011 at 11:37 pm |
Congratulations on the arrival of your bundle of joy! Don’t blink your eye…. They grow fast. Have a wonderful Mothers Day!
Karen
Posted by: Karen | May 7, 2011 at 12:17 am |
Congratulations Leah! Such a beautiful name for a beautiful blessing. Happy early Mother’s Day!
Posted by: Darnita | May 7, 2011 at 12:29 am |
Perfect perfect perfect! I have grandchildren named Annabelle and Sofia. Enjoy this most special of times.
Posted by: Susan Reep | May 7, 2011 at 1:45 am |
Congratulations!! She’s so beautiful!
Posted by: Françoise | May 7, 2011 at 10:10 am |
Congratulations! All the very best to you all xxx
Posted by: Melanie Philpott | May 7, 2011 at 4:01 pm |
Congratulations! She is beautiful!
Posted by: Claudine Intner | May 7, 2011 at 6:15 pm |
Oh, Leah… you’re both adorable. Congratulations!
Posted by: Henniemavis | May 7, 2011 at 7:09 pm |
Awwwwww! Precious!
Posted by: Melisa | May 7, 2011 at 7:11 pm |
What an angel! Congratulations!
Posted by: Kelly | May 7, 2011 at 8:37 pm |
what a beautiful photo ..so very thankful ..
Posted by: elk | May 7, 2011 at 9:40 pm |
CONGRATULATIONS Leah!
Posted by: Evelyn | May 8, 2011 at 4:20 am |
Congratulations Leah! And Happy Mother’s Day. I love the name you chose. Enjoy this time. It only happens once. We will be here when you are ready to return. Warm hugs. Terrill
Posted by: Terrill Welch | May 8, 2011 at 10:44 am |
Congratulations Leah! What a beautiful baby and mother and I am so happy for you. Have a Happy Mother’s Day.
Posted by: Mary | May 8, 2011 at 11:15 am |
Congratulations, Leah!
Such a precious little girl <3
Posted by: Anya | May 8, 2011 at 4:51 pm |
What a precious time … Savor the moments. Whatever you do {or do not do} is enough. Motherhood is pure love. {Even when — and especially when — it feels like something else. ♥ }
Posted by: stargardener | May 8, 2011 at 4:56 pm |
Happy Mother’s Day Leah! Congratulations on a beautiful baby. Enjoy.
Posted by: amy | May 8, 2011 at 6:03 pm |
What a sweet bundle of pure perfection!
Congratulations to you and the hubster.
Many blessings.
Posted by: Paula – Buenos Aires | May 8, 2011 at 9:53 pm |
Congratulations and Happy Mother’s Day to you!!!
Ramona
http://create-with-joy.com
Posted by: Create With Joy | May 8, 2011 at 10:56 pm |
Congratulations on your beautiful new arrival!
Posted by: Jen | May 9, 2011 at 12:57 pm |
Big huge warm kind congratulations to you and your family on this great occation Leah! Thanks for letting us now, and take care of you and Annabelle now!
XOXoXO
Posted by: iHanna | May 9, 2011 at 1:34 pm |
She is sooo tiny. Congratulations!!
Posted by: miz katie | May 10, 2011 at 6:55 pm |
Yay! Nice to see the two of you! Big Hugs and Tree hugs for you all!
Posted by: Little Drum | May 11, 2011 at 9:32 pm |
Congratulations Leah!!!! I’m so happy for you and your husband that your baby girl arrived safely. Welcome to the world Annabelle
.
Stay inspired!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | May 12, 2011 at 3:58 pm |
Big Congratulations to you and your hubster, Leah!!! Welcome to the world little Annabelle!!!! Wishing you all the best~ xOxOx
Posted by: tinker | May 13, 2011 at 11:28 am |
hello wee one! welcome to the world!
Posted by: Sue | May 13, 2011 at 5:56 pm |
Hurray! Congratulations! Joy!
Posted by: amanda | May 14, 2011 at 1:25 pm |
CONGRATULATIONS!! How adorable little Annabelle is!!! Welcome to motherhood, dear Leah…..may it bestow upon you much love and many, many blessings ~ xo
Love, light and peace,
Serena
Posted by: Serena | May 16, 2011 at 12:58 am |
Leah – I somehow missed this until now. Congratulations to you and your new family!! Annabelle looks absolutely beautiful. All the best to you as you move into this new role as a Mama.
Posted by: Kristen | May 16, 2011 at 8:28 pm |
CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted by: Shayla | May 27, 2011 at 5:52 pm |
She is soo adorable! <3 <3 <3
Posted by: Yvonne | Aug 4, 2011 at 2:11 pm |