Welcome World: Iyana Malea 3/9

WELCOME WORLD

Iyana Malea was born on March 9, 2009 @ 2:57 Pm weighing 7lbs. 12 oz.

When a new baby is born, a lot of the conversation is centered around exactly who the baby looks like. Is it Dad's nose? Mommy's lips? What about Grandma's toes? Has to be brother's eyes? Oddly enough, it could be that the baby looks like... the baby. I know we all want a piece of this most precious, little pie, but why not let the baby have a spot in the world all to itself. Eh?!

I just had to mention this because I am so guilty of finding a thousand ways to link a new baby to its relatives. I must admit, Iyana looks so much like Mariah when she was born. I guess I'll have to wait and watch her grow into her own skin. For now, I'll just call her Mini-Mi-Mi (Mariah = Mi Mi).

Here's a look at Isaiah and Mariah nearly 2 years ago at Mariah's birth:

Now look at Isaiah, Mariah, and Iyana at Iyana's birth on 3/9:

Aren't these the most adorable little kids (Next to my handsome man of course). RoooOOOOAR. Get those claws back in Mommy, lol! Just kidding, there is plenty of room for everyone in my family.

Mariah surprised everyone completely and was extremely protective of her new, baby sister. She insisted everyone hold her, the baby has to have her pacifier. Mariah is well aware of her sister's name. Have a look:

Her name is not Susan (it's IYANA), so watch what you say! (Thanks Whitney Houston)

THE CASE: Celebrating the Birth of a New Baby
THE VERDICT: Guilty