Circle skirts

Well how fun is this!! I discovered how to make circle skirts and I went a little crazy. They're just so cute in little girls. I get tired of all the onsie/pant sets. Why can't there be cute onsie/skirt sets? And I've searched stores for skirts for 0-3 months. Can't find 'em!

So here's my fun in an afternoon. 3 are finished and one almost done and one just cut out. They are adorable. And make perfect, sweet little gifts for little girls of all ages! I've even made one for me :)

We have a special visitor today. Heidi came to see us! Heidi brought Rebecca with her, it was fun to meet her. I've known Heidi for years and it is such fun to be worth her again and meet little Zaiya.

Happy 60th Grandpa Frasch and Happy 3 Months Baby Girl

Grandpa Frosty turned 60 and we went over to celebrate. Grandma and Grandpa entertained her while daddy and I attended some business on the web with FAST internet. What a difference fast internet makes!

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

It also happened to be Zaiya's 3 month birthday in a couple days, so Grandma took some photos and they turned out just darling. She has a lot of expressions that flicker across her face and she continually keeps us laughing.

At 3 months she:

Laughs and Giggles

Sleeps 6 hours at a stretch at night

Adores her Daddy

Talks all the time if she has an audience!

Favorite word: Ah-Ghee

Holds her head steady

Looks like her Grandma Mary here as a baby! 

This is a Zaiya trait- folding her hands together.

Who is that baby looking back at me?

It's been agreed that by her looks alone, I have not given any genetic contribution to this child! However: finally a picture that resembles me! But just in the eyes and a little in the mouth :)

Helping mommy on the computer, but looking just like her daddy :)

Lots to do and see

We had some photos of Zaiya at a month old- the soonest we could get into a photographer for newborn photos. We got some pretty sweet ones of her, but not too many did we get with her eyes closed since she wasn't very 'newborn' even when she was born. She's doing well- healthy and happy and full of personality we are finding!

After we had these photos, I went home for two weeks because no one in my family has met Zaiya except for mom. So, these are some photos of meeting her aunts and uncles and Grandpa Doug. 

 Dustin found her a truck set :) And he was demonstrating the proper way to drive truck!

She loves her Uncle Tony

I love this photo. Grandpa and Zaiya were taking a nap and woke up at the click of the camera.

Zaiya getting her first lesson in making bread.

Aunt Lynae and Uncle Taylor meet her. 

Whiski babysitting

Warm and beautiful

Today is 60 degrees!! I can't believe it. Zaiya and I went for a walk today and when we returned took a look at my flower beds. What a nice surprise to find 2 in tall flowers coming up. I think its hyacinths but could also be tulips. I do not plant very systematically!
We also spent some time in the seeing room. She's loving textiles already *yes!* and then I made this little skirt. Turned out lovely, although titch too small for my baby but just in time for some baby presents for a little girls arrival.

Quick love note

7 weeks ago today we welcomed this little monkey! In reality its hard to look back on life before her since we have just goggled over how adorable she is in life, how angelic she is in sleep and even how cute her crying is. Yes we are weird parents! But its true. Her cry is this whimper cry that makes me smile and then I feel like a hero when I pick her up, she cozies into my arms and her cry becomes a whimper-but-all-is-well-because-mommy-has-me.

Today is a blizzard here on the prairie. Daddy is stranded at home, happily! And we are happy too. Check out these morning smiles! She just makes my day!

Sweet of sweets

Sweet smiles, sweet yawns, sweet coo's, little sweet toes. Its so fun to see her change daily!

Welcome Our Zaiya Rose

On January 11th our little darling, Zaiya Rose (pronounced Zay-yuh) arrived and we have been completely sotted with love for this little bundle. She was 8lbs 14oz and 21 inches long.... nearly 2 lbs bigger than what the Dr. guesstimated! I was not at all surprised considering every pound of that 38 lb weight gain was all belly! She is the spitting image of her dad here at 4 hours old.

Labor was a long trial. I was admitted 10 days after my due date at nearly 42 weeks and after several tests, found that her heartbeat kept dropping when I had contractions. I didn't know I was having them. 25 hours later trying to do natural delivery, they had to do a C-section. I have recovered nicely. The good news is she is perfectly healthy and we are so thankful and lucky to have her.

Grandma Mary came and stayed with us for 8 days. She had many "visits" such as this one above with little Zaiya, and she turned to grandma's voice constantly. It was so adorable! I can't imagine how much she will tune in to Grandpa Doug with his stories!! I cried and cried when mom left because I was sure I couldn't do this without her! But, I was proven wrong because I have a wonderful husband!! She has her daddy wrapped around her finger and she doesn't even know it!! It is so sweet to watch. 

She loves listening to her daddy, often scowling and smiling at him intermittently, but still he is the one she settles down with just like he did before she was born. She was a busy one and would not stop kicking until he put his hand on my tummy. Worked every time then and is working with her now!

                 

A week old here!! It is shocking to see my own eyes stare out at me from a sweet little face. Her mouth is also becoming mine, but the rest of her- nose, chin, ears, forehead and even her hair is completely her daddy.

This is a classic photo of her sleeping all the time. She whimpers and cries like a little puppy and then she will grin and smile, all while in her sleep. Last night she coo'd at me for the first time at two weeks old! This mama was so proud! I don't think she knew it because she is a serious little soldier with a little scowl constantly observing and studying things out, but nonetheless!

40 weeks and counting

Well we are a day past our due date today. Dr says we are no where near ready either... not even engaged

Apparently my preferred method of nesting is quilting and sewing. I've ignored my house completely thus far except this morning it suddenly became paramount to organize under the bathroom sink and also the platters, pots, kettles, and lids in the kitchen! This has never concerned me before.....

We have the car seat ready, the baby bag packed and my bag is at hand ready to grab. Hopefully we have a good heads up and no false labor for the 85 mile drive to the hospital!

But.... oh my. We are so ready.

This waiting part must be a good way for me to understand a very tiny glimpse of what eternity is like!