Yum! Rice cereal!

Maya loved her first solid food. She did a great job with the spoon. She's wearing one of Mommy's own bibs from long ago. :)

First Christmas!

Mommy and Daddy were so thoughtful to give me something new to chew!

Santa's little elf needs some rest after a hard day's work
in the toy factory.

Maya and daddy having fun

Maya thinks daddy is really funny. Listen to her laugh.

The cutest little bunny and fireman

On Halloween Maya and her cousin Aiden dressed up, and we made caramel apples with some friends. I had fun throwing together Maya's costume at the last minute. The carrot moved up and down like she was eating it every time she sucked on her passy. :)

Maya turned 3 months old on Nov. 5. We can't believe how time is flying. She just found her feet and is starting to grab objects. It's funny how little changes like those can be so exciting as new parents.

A song for Maya Jane

My former student Garrison and his sister Emilee come for a visit!

Crazy eyes: Like father, like daughter

Look! I voted early!

Tummy Time

Maya is starting to tolerate tummy time without crying now... especially if she's propped up on the Boppy pillow and can see the light from the window.

Good times! 11 weeks old

The bouncer is my favorite!

Maya at the Festival in the Park with my high school friends, Heather and Jenny

Mommy's Favorite Picture of Maya Jane

Happy with Grandpa

Baby-to-Be: A couple of maternity photos

My friend Alisha Silver took these for us. She has a great website: http://www.alishasilverphotography.com

The Nursery

The nursery theme is based on a book of poems from the 1920's by Mary Cicely Barker called Flower Fairies of the Garden. My (Amelia's) mom used to read the book to me when I was a little girl, so decorating the nursery with this theme was a way to incorporate some of Grandma Bette into Maya's life. I framed pictures from the book of little ballerina-like fairies holding various flowers and painted a small garden mural. Sophia (Maya's Yia-Yia) bought some other flower fairy decorations too! The wall paint color is even called fairy dust.

A poem from the book which seemed appropriate to write above the crib. (Hope you can read it)

Bathtime with Nana and Poppy

I love my grandparents, but I haven't decided how I feel about baths.

My daddy sure loves me. I think he's pretty great.

Crazy hair!

Maya: The Early Days

We love our new little family!


A lot has happened since these first couple of weeks! Maya now smiles and cooes (which melts our hearts) and has flipped over during tummy time onto her back twice (which makes us nervous--hopefully she won''t flip onto her tummy until she's really ready!).

Already making eye contact!

Aunt Susan and Uncle Scott meet Maya.

Welcome Home, Maya Jane!!

Poppy played with Aiden at the hospital.
Aiden brought his panda chair to sit in and a DVD to watch during his visit.

I love my Auntie Em! (or Aunt Emmy..I'm not sure what I'm going to call her yet).

A Look Back- The night of delivery

Baby Maya's last few hours within the comfort of mommy's belly. (Photo taken between contractions, of course).

Joe had a minute to snap a self portrait expressing his feelings about going to the hospital.

4 Weeks Old!

Aiden is a great "big cousin" and takes care of Maya by bringing her a passy or blanket and offering to share his dessert with her despite frequent reminders that she only drinks milk. :) Today he voluntarily sang her "Jesus Loves Me" when she was getting fussy.

Maya successfully gets herself out of every swaddling blanket we own (and then cries to be reswaddled), so we took our pediatrician's advice and cut an old sheet in half so there is plenty of fabric to wrap around her. Like magic, she still somehow manages to kick her way out, so Joe calls her "Baby Houdini". I think the rust-colored sheet makes her look like a little sweet potato.

Gas or Glee?
They say babies don't smile this early, but sometimes Maya looks us right in the eyes when we're talking to her and makes some pretty convincing expressions!

In case you can't read the writing on my onesie, it says,
"This is my little black dress." Every girl needs one.

Mommy calls this my "Minnie Mouse" hair bow.
She bought it so Daddy can do my hair.

Snuggling with Mommy...we're both tired.

I like my new home!

Being born was such a tiring experience.

I love my grandpa, yia-yia, and big cousin, Aiden!

I love to lay around in my new house... everything is so soft!

Baby Maya Is Here!

Today Maya is 19 days old. Mommy and daddy are getting used to having her around and adjusting to the new sleep schedule. We never expected such a cute little baby and we can't believe she is ours and we get to keep her! She makes all sorts of little expressions that keep us laughing and giggling at her- even at 2:00 am.

The score of mommy getting peed and pooped on while changing diapers is: Mommy 5 and Daddy 1.