Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 30th, 2003 Comments Off
It’s only the 30th and already the kids are dressing up. Our Alameda moms group got together and made our kids wear funny outfits. Laurie was kind enough to lend Katie the ladybug outfit for the pictures, since mom didn’t buy her anything. Everyone looked so adorable. Tomorrow is the East [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 26th, 2003 Comments Off
This was a big weekend for mom and Kate. Mom’s bookclub was meeting in Sea Ranch (about 2 hours N. of San Francisco) and invited Katie along. Our friend Sonia was brave enough to drive up with us, and so we went. We missed Dad very much the one night we spent. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 23rd, 2003 Comments Off
Today was an important day. Katie had her ultrasound appt. to rule out any hip problems, and the doctor said she looked perfect. We were very relieved and happy. To celebrate, we met our good friend Monique for breakfast. Katie loves Monique. After breakfast we met up with Holly and [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 22nd, 2003 Comments Off
Well, officially, I guess she started talking or “cooing”, a couple of days ago. We didn’t know what she was doing, just that it was a new sound and thought maybe it had to do with having gas or something. But, when we realized that she’s actually trying to talk to us, and [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 19th, 2003 Comments Off
Well, Katie is just over 5 weeks old and us parents decided it was time we got out and saw a movie. Our dear friend Allison offered to babysit and after much deliberation (and instructions to Allison), we did it!! We were only gone 3 hours and came home to a smiling, very [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 16th, 2003 Comments Off
Today we went to go spend time at Holly’s house with baby Alec. First, the babies chose to take a nap, and Alec decided Katie looked like a good snuggle buddy. Then it was out for a walk for some lunch and rootbeer floats.
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 15th, 2003 Comments Off
Pete’s family came to town the weekend of 10/10 to spend time with Katie. We had breakfast at Rick and Ann’s, posed for portrait shots at Sears, and ate a late lunch at Jack London Square. Little Katie sure is getting around.
Katie also got to meet her cousin Tyler. He [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 9th, 2003 Comments Off
The weather has been so beautiful in Oakland the past week and today we went for our first “hike” (paved, stroller friendly path). We packed a lunch and ate it around the 2 mile mark. Kate met her first dog, Moki, who was a big mutt and extremely friendly. Yes, those are [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 8th, 2003 Comments Off
Today Mom took Katie out to meet other babies and spend time with other moms. It was a busy day. First we went to Laurie’s house and spent time with Holly and baby, Alec, and Laurie’s baby, Grayer. We met in a birthing class and decided to get together. We had [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 5th, 2003 Comments Off
Celia and Sydney (in the stroller) came up from San Diego to help out for a few days. Celia, an experienced mommy, had lots of helpful advice. We might never have figured out how to rig the Baby Bjorn without her!