Aoife Speaks!

It's true...she's become quite articulate, if I do say so myself.


Our little girl is growing fast! She's starting to make more noises and interact with her mom and dad. Of course, as she finds her voice the crying also becomes punctuated with more vocal screams, instead of just the whimpering. It's not so bad, unless you're on a walk and half a mile from home. Then you just have to run the gauntlet and hope everyone doesn't think you're either a terrible parent or that you have an injured child. Not that I worry about what other people think, clearly.

We'll check in again soon!

Besos!

James, Maggie e Aoife

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