Tales from the Hood

We're finally getting around to downloading some of the bazillion Adrienne photos from our camera into the computer (where they naturally go onto the Internet). Found more of Adrienne rocking her hoodie at the craft fair the other week.


Trying to see a piece of the action...


Listening very, very closely to her mom...


Giving us her serious face...


Then a smile...

Then wondering where her hoodie went (and weighing the other concerns of the world, obviously).

Thanksgiving Recap

Sadly, no, we didn't dress Adrienne up in an Amish/pilgrimy get-up for Thanksgiving. We don't need a holiday to do that (sorry Adrienne, you just can't control your hands enough to stop us--yet). So in honor of her first turkey day, we just had to post this picture. This is the kind of thing the Internet is for anyway.

The real Thanksgiving was a trip to see the West Coast Grandma and Great Grandma. We ate, we drank, we fell asleep--some of us more than others. Adrienne had a blast with WC Grandma and then used her as a pillow. She'll do that.

Welcoming Cousin Samantha

Adrienne's cousin Samantha Tabolsky was born on November 15, weighing in at just over 5 lbs. When we went to visit we just had to do a side-by-side comparison. Don't be fooled, under that red and white blanket is all baby.

Baby Checkup, Part Deux

Adrienne had her two-month checkup and all of mommy's milk is really doing the trick. Here are the stats:

AT BIRTH:
Weight: 9 lbs., 5 oz.
Length: 20.25 inches

AT TWO WEEKS:
Weight: 10 lbs., 2 oz.
Length: 22 inches

AT TWO MONTHS:
Weight: 13 lbs.
Length: 23.625 inches

Our brave girl even had to get shots--and sport her first band-aid.

Adventures with Adrienne's Aunts

Adrienne's aunts, Sue and Ellen, made the trip out west for a whirlwind long weekend of baby time, baby showers, shopping and hanging out. Some pics from the visit…

Out and about: Adrienne was on her best behavior (usually) by sleeping.


Three sisters and a baby.


The aunts smile while Adrienne gives her first high fashion face.


Even though it took some time for Adrienne to warm up to Ellen, she eventually got one of the biggest smiles from Adrienne yet.

Gallery of Gratuitous Cuteness: Baby Close-Ups

This is what happens when Maura gets bored and starts playing around with the digital camera's settings: a yummy gallery of black and whites, sepia tone shots and other random baby close-ups.

The Latest Fashion Accessory: Babies

Sure, it's something the Swedes figured out a long time ago, but carrying around a baby, arms-free, is a fresh delight for all new parents. It's like seeing the sun rise for the first time.

We took our baby carrier for a test run in a controlled environment (aka the living room and the kitchen) before venturing outside. Things you can do with a baby on your chest:



Um, wave to your wife as she takes a picture. (Hey, you've gotta start somewhere.)



Let daddy have a refreshing beverage from his bottle.



Have the little one fall asleep without your arms falling asleep.



Get in some pre-baby-type recreation--all without exposing her to the video violence taking place on the TV.