Two Months Tomorrow

Well, it has been two months since we welcomed darling little Aoife into our family. It has been quite a wonderful experience and this last month has seen lots of changes, including gurgles, coos, and smiles.


Daddy loves Aoife! (just about 1 mo. old)


Getting ready for a walk! Aoife loves to be outside! -- Or, getting ready to dance. Aoife also loves music and dancing. I (Maggie) call it, the 'secret weapon.' When nothing else works to soothe or calm her, we dance in the kitchen (we don't need the Baby Bjorn for that though ; ) ). (5 weeks old)It's playtime! These pictures are over a week old, since these were taken Aoife is smiling more and more! She is just too cute! (6 1/2 weeks old)
Hanging out with Mommy in the backyard. (7 weeks old)

Keep checking in with us! We'll work on getting some great smile pictures up in the next couple of days, after we recover from our first vaccinations.

Love,
The Stuhans

I'm a Month Old Already!

Hi there everybody! Even though their days are longer, my parents can hardly believe how quickly time is passing and the rapid rate at which I am growing. Mom said I had to share some pictures because there are lots of people who want to see what I look like and how I am changing. I still make my parents work pretty hard for my smiles, so it is a little difficult to capture those of camera. So, that gives you all something to check back for in the next couple of weeks. Dad and Mom are excited about other stuff though, they make such a big deal about little things like me holding my head up all by myself, staying awake for 3-4 hours at a time, or even asleep for just as long ; )!

Love,

Aoife

Aoife Roisin - An update

OK, so I'll take a minute to share a little more information. Aoife Roisin, pronounced [ee-fuh][ro-sheen]was 8lbs 3ozs at birth and she was 20 1/4" long. Her name in Irish means: Aoife--beautiful, radiant Roisin--rose (diminutive, i.e. little) She is a happy, healthy little girl and we're so glad to have her. Really. Even if she was up every hour or so last night and thinks of sleep as something akin to a staring-contest and that she'll lose if she closes her eyes and gives up.

Still, her Mother loves her and she is la niña de mis ojos. She has a very bright look and wide-open eyes that makes it seem like she's the most alert little baby ever. Naturally, we're proud and probably a little biased.

So, here's a few more pictures:


First bath


After lunch


Adorable

Aoife Roisin Stuhan - Born April 23, 2008 - 4:08 am

A Snapshot: A little of our journey here, so far

So, this is home. We'll be sharing what's inside as we continue to post new pictures and entries, and as we finish up more of the decorating. We are in pretty good shape, but it's still a work in progress.


Here we are at a local Irish pub: Kells. We were out to celebrate James' 29th birthday; it was our first night out on the town in our new city, and Maggie's last drink before finding out she was pregnant (at least she made it a good one ; ) ). Not only is Kells a great place to enjoy a pint, some great food, music and craic, but it also puts a fun twist on making charitable donations. You may notice the bills on the ceiling above James. Customers wrap a quarter up inside a bill, much like you would wrap a piece of candy, and then chuck the donation up where it sticks to the magnetized ceiling--a remnant of the building's industrial past. They scrape the money off once a year and give it to a local charity.

Another must see destination when you visit is Cannon Beach! Gorgeous, lots to do and see, and only about an hour drive from our house. This is was a great day this past summer that we enjoyed fantastic weather, sunshine, and some time with dear friends who live here and close-by in Spokane, Washington.



Here is a recent day spent at the beach. As you can see, the weather wasn't quite as hospitable, but the pictures do help catalog the journey we have been on since we arrived. Maggie is about 33 weeks pregnant here--boy has the baby done a lot of growing since then!





This picture was taken about two weeks ago, 36 weeks pregnant, more or less...

...and these last two were taken today, about 38 weeks and counting. As our due date nears we are becoming more and more excited and anxious! We can hardly wait to meet our little Aoife, and we have everything ready for when she finally does arrive, or so we like to think.