Maternity Photos 09/20/2008

We got maternity photos done the Saturday before Niran was born. I wasn't able to get by to pick them up until mid-October. It wasn't that I was too busy, I was just a little on the lazy side and the thought of driving 1 hour round trip didn't sound like much fun. Here are some of my favorite poses.

It wasn't a comfortable position, but it still turned out nice.


Reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar...a daily ritual



Good shot of us




We HEART Baby!


Listen to music and baby kisses

Niran's First Road Trip to LA Oct 8-12, 2008

Niran and mom packed up the car with many important baby necessities as well as Aunt Brandi and began their road trip closely following behind Uncle McKay and all the cousins. Our final destination LA.

McKay and Brandi took the kids to Disneyland for a fun-filled day of rides and favorite characters. We were a little jealous, but we'll wait until Dad can come with us and Niran's old enough to enjoy the fun. Instead of Disneyland Niran and I went to visit some of Dad's family. We stayed with Aunt Judy and cousin Nick who also had Aunt Penny and Uncle Jim staying with them as well. They both loved Niran and Nick had many questions about this little baby that overtook his bed.

Yes, Niran got sleep in the same bed as Mom. I didn't mind, he slept on the same side as Dad only he didn't take up 3/4 of the bed.

Aunt Penny and Uncle Jim enjoying time with Niran (top). Uncle Jim trying to hold Niran (bottom). Niran did not wake up from the awkward position, in fact he looks quite comfy.

Nick was a little timid holding Niran at first (top), but he did enjoy it. He enjoyed his time with Niran so much, he even allowed Niran to watch him play his Nintendo DS. Aunt E-mon holdig Niran (bottom). She can't get enough of him.

Uncle Paul (top) enjoyed some good quality cuddle time with Niran. Aunt Jenny and Aunt Pony (bottom). Every time I turned around Aunt Pony was holding Niran. I think in most of the group pictures she has him. I think I was lucky to bring him back home with me.

Here are the ladies doing a little gambling. They were trying to ante up using Niran when they started running out of money. Niran didn't seem to mind hanging out with them. They made sure he was very comfortable.

Before we left on Sunday, Niran and I stopped by and visited with Koon Yai. They were both very enthralled with each other. In May Koon Yai gave us a lucky gold bracelet and told us to have him wear it for the first 7 days of life. We did just that. Dad tied it on as soon as he got his bath.

When we got home, Dad was so very excited to see us. He couldn't believe how big Niran had gotten in just a few days.

Hanging Out Around the House

I thought I'd throw some cute pictures of Niran hanging out around the house with Mom and Dad. These are all up until he's 3 weeks old.

I love this picture. He looked so cute sleeping in his crib. I had to prop his head up just to get his sweet face.

Our stroller has multiple uses. He sleeps very well in it.
Staring down a monkey is exhausting

Hanging out in the boppy. The easiest way to check things out around him.

Talk about kicking back and relaxing...

A sweet little rolly polly

Getting a little tummy time in. He couldn't quite grab a hold, but he was close!

What a life!

Completed Projects

I got some projects done around the house and thought I'd share them with you. First is the quilt I made for Niran. Dusty helped pick out the fabric for it. We found three appliques to put on it, a giraffe, elephnat, and lion. They didn't have any other jungle animals so we thought we'd put his name on the fourth corner instead. I haven't found any letters that would match yet, but we're still looking. If you find any let me know!

His bedroom door. Dusty and I think it's a pretty cool bedroom door!
His bedroom. We don't have the bedding or window valence to match the wallpaper, but hopefully we'll get that soon.
Another shot...we didn't have the dresser quite yet, but we do now. That's why you don't get to see all of the room.

This is the wallpaper that matches the bedding we want for his room. Aunt Brandi came over one afternoon and helped get the wallpaper up.

I still have to make new cushions for his glider and eventually I'll sand it and find a color that matches the cushions. I would like to make another small blanket for him. I found some cute jungle print fabric at Joann's the other day. Hopefully it's still there next week and I'll get it!

The Curious Puppies

We're kind of cautious about having the dogs around Niran. They are always very hyper and not the most obedient dogs. We'd hate for them to jump on the couch and poke a little eye out. We decided to let the dogs in the house when we got back from errands since Niran was in his car seat sleeping. When Niran awoke from his nap and began crying Romeo and Moobie became very curious to this new sound and were trying to get to Niran. The closest they got was the back of the couch which gave them a great view of Niran.

All three of the dogs are getting better with Niran. We still have to be very careful since they don't know not to jump on the couch when Niran's there. They all enjoy giving him kisses on the cheek and if we're holding Niran on the couch they'll all curl up with us and sleep as close as they can.

First Family Picture

Before Grandma Jane headed back to Reno, we asked her to get a picture of the three of us...after I snuck in a picture of Dad and Niran wearing matching shirts!

Our wonderful family!

Niran's First Bath 09/28/2008

Before Dad headed back to work Monday, I convinced him to help me give Niran a bath. This was first time either of us had given a newborn a bath. It took both us to figure it out while Grandma Jane sat back, laughed, and took pictures.

Niran was not ready to take his bath

Having the binky makes life so much better. Now Niran was ready to start his bath.
Time to wash the hair.

Life is even better when bath is over and you get to cuddle