Settling In
It is so nice to be home! My mom has been an amazing help ever since we arrived acting as our live in nanny and helping out with everything. Walter’s parents come to visit and bring us dinner every night. I don’t know how we would do this without our family! Our friends have also been so generous and amazing and I just want to thank everyone for their help and support while we settle in. Noah is doing really well with all of the changes. He shows off a bit when company is over but relatively speaking he’s adjusting well. He’s more curious about Kate everyday and has been so sweet to her. Today he gave her his monkey when she was crying – that is love. Kate is doing very well too! She has a clogged tear duct so one of her eyes is a little gunky but is otherwise perfect. She’s over her jaundice and is starting to be more alert. Today her belly button cord fell off and she wore her first dress. Big milestones on this lazy Thursday!
And because I don’t dare post a word without a photo these days, here are some pictures from the 27th when we were trying to get the right photo for her birth announcement. I will post that soon but in the meantime here are some other pictures from the day.
A lot of people who have met Kate ask “Is that her!?” when they see this photo. Indeed it is. No one is used to seeing her with her eyes open. It’s a fleeting thing I know. Isn’t she pretty?
And this is Kate’s usual expression. We were taking photos in the rose petals from XM’s generous arrangement. Once she’d had enough we swaddled her so she could relax. I couldn’t help but take photos even if the backdrop is a bit out of place.
And Noah couldn’t help but get in on the action. The boy has the most flawless skin, doesn’t he? I swear these pictures haven’t been touched up.
Sweet Noah -
Silly Noah -
October 2nd, 2008 at 1:40 pm
I’ve been dying to read an update! She’s darling eyes open or shut! It’s so nice to hear that the whole family is pitching in and making it easier for you.
hugs!
October 2nd, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Hello Dawn, Walter, Noah and especially that little sweetie Kate,
Jill sent me your website to see the new baby. She is a beautiful little girl.
I am sure your days are long right now, and sleep is a rare commodity.
Good to hear you have lots of help, hope it keeps coming.
Walter was such a good friend to Jill, we thank him so much for coming
to the wedding, it was fun to meet him finally. His photos are wonderful.
I am working on some new things to send for this little girl. I know your
sister does these items now, so I am doing something a little different
this time. I also am working on a few surprises for Noah, Jill is my
informer, ha-ha.
My latest grandchild Lindsey, was 8lbs, 7oz. and she is a real eater so far,
at two months she was 13 lbs.
Enjoy these little ones, blink and they are getting married.
Love to you all,
Linda
October 2nd, 2008 at 8:43 pm
She is soo beautiful!!! Love the photos
October 3rd, 2008 at 3:30 am
Kate is beautiful! Cant wait to see you on Saturday!!!!
October 4th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
LOVE LOVE the new photos!!! She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! I hope you are doing well and getting at least some sleep. Love and miss you!!! xo