Lily was a bumblebee for Halloween. I had to get these up right away. Click the photo to see more.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Labor Day 2006 - Aji's Photo
This one's for Aji, who also was able to visit over Labor Day and meet Lily. Love you, Aj!
Labor Day Weekend 2006
OK, now I'm in catch-up mode. Lily was so good today that Carrie and I had time to do tons of chores AND I've had time to play with photos. There's a two-month gap earlier where nothing got posted, so I have some work to do.
Labor Day Weekend was a lot of fun this year. Sue and Ed came up for the long weekend, and Lily got to play with her Grand-mère and Pawpaw Ed. And so I've finally got some photos of them to put up here! Sue, this one's for you.
The weekend was jam-packed. We took Lily to Georgetown to see Jewell and Rogers, her great-grandparents, on two days. The majority of the Griffis clan was there for the weekend and everyone got to meet Lily. Bizarrely, she slept through everything. We also finally took Sue and Ed to Stonehouse Vineyard in Spicewood to do some wine-tasting at our friend Arabella's parents' vineyard. It was a great weekend. Click here to see all the photos from the weekend.
Labor Day Weekend was a lot of fun this year. Sue and Ed came up for the long weekend, and Lily got to play with her Grand-mère and Pawpaw Ed. And so I've finally got some photos of them to put up here! Sue, this one's for you.
The weekend was jam-packed. We took Lily to Georgetown to see Jewell and Rogers, her great-grandparents, on two days. The majority of the Griffis clan was there for the weekend and everyone got to meet Lily. Bizarrely, she slept through everything. We also finally took Sue and Ed to Stonehouse Vineyard in Spicewood to do some wine-tasting at our friend Arabella's parents' vineyard. It was a great weekend. Click here to see all the photos from the weekend.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Lily's Baptism
OK. After much delay, I am finally getting around to posting some more photos. I had no idea so many people were checking the blog for updates! Ed, I hope your office hasn't succeeded in their mutiny.
Lily was baptized at the University Catholic Center in Austin, Texas on October 1. Her godparents are David and Nicole Diaz, Ryan's sister and brother-in-law. She was joined by her grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, great aunts and great uncles, and a first cousin once removed or two. Along with many friends. She was an angel throughout the whole thing. When Fr. Dave dumped (this is the most accurate description of what happened) water on her head three times, she did little more than squirm. Not a peep. She is a consumate performer.
Many thanks to Great Aunt Emily and Aunt Jen for their photos - Mom and Dad were too distracted to take any. Click on the link for more photos of the event, along with Lily's impersonation of a Victorian porcelain doll.
Lily was baptized at the University Catholic Center in Austin, Texas on October 1. Her godparents are David and Nicole Diaz, Ryan's sister and brother-in-law. She was joined by her grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, great aunts and great uncles, and a first cousin once removed or two. Along with many friends. She was an angel throughout the whole thing. When Fr. Dave dumped (this is the most accurate description of what happened) water on her head three times, she did little more than squirm. Not a peep. She is a consumate performer.
Many thanks to Great Aunt Emily and Aunt Jen for their photos - Mom and Dad were too distracted to take any. Click on the link for more photos of the event, along with Lily's impersonation of a Victorian porcelain doll.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Footed Onsie from T&F!
Daddy's friends at work surprised him shortly after Lily was born, and while she was still in the NICU, with a lot of newborn-size clothes, toys, and diapers. I work with a great bunch of people, and can't wait for Lily to get to know them. This is one of the onesies from T&F, taken on August 5. Thanks, guys!
Sunday, September 03, 2006
First Stroll
We took a lot of pictures on August 5...this is of Lily's first stroll in her stroller around the neighborhood. She slept through the whole thing. She hasn't been on any other such strolls because it's been TOO HOT. But we look forward to showing her the outdoors eventually. Click the photo to find a couple of shots of proud Mom and Dad pushing Lily in her stroller.
Sucking on Finger
Lily won't take a pacifier, but she'll suck your finger off. This was also taken on August 5. She no longer fits in this outfit!
Wide Eyes
I've gotten the chronology messed up - this photo of her big pretty eyes is from August 1.
Tee-Tah's Visit
Ryan's Aunt Tee-Tah and Ronnie dropped by on August 4 to meet Lily. They had come by while Lily was in the hospital but the NICU was closed when they were there. We were glad they finally got to see her! Click on the photo for a couple more photos.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Picking up Her Head
As long ago as August 5, when this photo was taken, Lily was showing amazing progress in head mobility and steadiness. Click on the photo for a few more shots.
Monday, August 21, 2006
Photoshoot 2
We can't believe how beautiful she is. Click here for more photos from this photoshoot.
Mommy and Lily
I'm trying to catch up but I'm very behind with the photos. This is from August 6. Click the photo for a few more of Carrie and Lily.
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Favorite Swaddling Blanket
Lily is really good at getting out of her blankets when we swaddle her. This blanket, though, is magic, and actually contains her squiggliness. Well, except for her arms. Thanks to Aunt Jen for Lily's current favorite blanket.
Monday, August 07, 2006
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Pawpaw's Visit
Pawpaw came to visit for a few days while Grandma Jan was here.
For more photos of Pawpaw with his new granddaughter, go here.
For more photos of Pawpaw with his new granddaughter, go here.
Pre-Seizure Nap
With a photojournalist's instincts, Daddy was prescient enough to capture images of the restful nap that happened just before Lily's seizure. She may look peaceful, but she's about to scare Mommy and Daddy to death.
Aunt Coco
Aunt Coco came to visit Lily shortly after she got out of the hospital (the first time). This photo was taken on July 24 - Aunt Coco's birthday. Aunt Coco is getting used to sharing her thunder with Lily. Lily was born the night before Aunt Coco got married (to Uncle David). Because of this little surprise, Coco was out a bridesmaid (Carrie) and her brother (Ryan) nearly didn't make the wedding. She has been a wonderful aunt through it all, graciously sharing the limelight and always happy to see her new niece. Lily is very lucky to have an aunt like her.
Grandma Jan's Visit
Grandma Jan came to spend some time with us just as Grand-mère was leaving. She was just in time to go to the hospital with us after Lily had her seizure. She stayed for two weeks until this past Friday, and was a huge help, staying up all night sometimes with Lily so Mommy and Daddy could get some sleep. This photo is of the first time Grandma Jan met Lily out of the hospital.
For more photos of Grandma Jan with Lily, go here.
Grand-mère and Grandma Jan were both wonderful. Grand-mère helped us survive the two weeks in the NICU, and without her to stay and help Carrie when I couldn't be there I don't know what we would have done. Since we were in the hospital most of the time Grand-mère was here, we don't have very many photos of her and Lily to put here. But Grand-mère and Papa Ed are coming back for Labor Day weekend, and we'll take lots of photos then!
For more photos of Grandma Jan with Lily, go here.
Grand-mère and Grandma Jan were both wonderful. Grand-mère helped us survive the two weeks in the NICU, and without her to stay and help Carrie when I couldn't be there I don't know what we would have done. Since we were in the hospital most of the time Grand-mère was here, we don't have very many photos of her and Lily to put here. But Grand-mère and Papa Ed are coming back for Labor Day weekend, and we'll take lots of photos then!
Grandma Jewell & Rogers
Still catching up on posting photos - here is Great Grandma Jewell welcoming Lily home on July 23. Jewell and Rogers brought over the most delicious stew, which was awelcome change after all the take-out in the hospital.
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Monday, July 31, 2006
First Bath at Home
Mommy gave Lily her first bath at home in her cool hammock-equipped bath tub. She was a little fussy until the warm water hit her head, as you can see here. Then she seemed to settle down and enjoy the pampering.
For more photos of Lily's first bath, go here.
For more photos of Lily's first bath, go here.
Lily's First Visitors at Home
Rusty and Julie and the Tran Clan came by to visit and were included in Lily's first group photo.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Family Resemblance
Who does Lily look like? Follow the link to see baby pictures of Mom and Dad alongside Lily.
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Going Home from the Hospital
This was Lily's going home from the hospital outfit. It is the same dress Carrie wore home from the hospital. Grand-mère washed and ironed it for the big day.
When we got home, we found the house festively decorated for Lily's arrival thanks to Jen and Leesa. Thanks, girls! Click here for more photos of Lily's first day at home.
When we got home, we found the house festively decorated for Lily's arrival thanks to Jen and Leesa. Thanks, girls! Click here for more photos of Lily's first day at home.
Learning to Eat
One of Lily's big hurdles in the NICU was learning to eat enough to grow. At first, she would take just a few swallows and get too tired to go any further. Mommy and Daddy had to learn all sorts of techniques to get her to finish her bottle.
Lily - Day 3
Here are some photos and a video that Lara took when she came to visit Lily. Lily was 3 days old and had to spend the day in an isolette so that she could warm up. She got to come out the following morning.
Lily's First Two Weeks
In an effort to catch up on posting photos, here's one of Lily while in the NICU. She had a feeding tube in her nose because she hadn't yet learned how to eat efficiently and was wearing herself out trying to take her bottle (this problem quickly resolved itself, and after several days Lily pulled her own feeding tube out!).Baby Lily's Blog
By popular demand… We’ve gotten so many requests for a Lily website that we thought we’d try this blog to keep friends and family updated on Lily.
Lily was born Friday 7/7/06 at 9:17pm. She weighed 5 lbs 13 oz and was 18 inches long. Because she was a preemie (34 weeks), she spent her first 2 weeks in the NICU of St. David’s Hospital. We took Lily home on 7/22, ready to settle in to life with baby at home. Lily, however, had other ideas. On the 25th, she had a little seizure, which took us back to the hospital for several days of tests. 3 week old Lily now has had more tests run on her than Mommy and Daddy have in their entire lives combined! The doctors confirmed what Mommy and Daddy already knew - she's perfect. We got home from hospital stay #2 on Friday, 7/28, and we are really hoping that we are home for good now.
We'll try to post regularly with new pictures of Lily and updates on what she's doing.
Lily was born Friday 7/7/06 at 9:17pm. She weighed 5 lbs 13 oz and was 18 inches long. Because she was a preemie (34 weeks), she spent her first 2 weeks in the NICU of St. David’s Hospital. We took Lily home on 7/22, ready to settle in to life with baby at home. Lily, however, had other ideas. On the 25th, she had a little seizure, which took us back to the hospital for several days of tests. 3 week old Lily now has had more tests run on her than Mommy and Daddy have in their entire lives combined! The doctors confirmed what Mommy and Daddy already knew - she's perfect. We got home from hospital stay #2 on Friday, 7/28, and we are really hoping that we are home for good now.
We'll try to post regularly with new pictures of Lily and updates on what she's doing.
