never go home

Stella has two teeth coming in (bottom two) and is drooling a lot.  The shirt is by Milo in Maine (we know someone there), the pants are a gift from Stef, and the toy is a gift from David (nr).

I am finding it a struggle just to think about school, work, my future these days so I hope that another movie can serve to show some of the amazing stuff Stella is doing these days.  E is finishing up her tenure application and can see the light at the end of the tunnel.  It [...]

I think today is Maggie’s birthday.  It is hard to believe that we haven’t met her yet! A majority of Stella’s clothes are great hand-me-downs from Maggie and we think about her (and her sister) often.

We had a restless night last night.  Stella slept great but Ellen and I were restless and couldn’t fall asleep and when we did sleep we woke up again.  The dog was sick.  I think it is time for us to rent a carpet cleaner/steamer or get someone to do it for us.  In any [...]

Stella is getting bigger, more interactive, and more fun every day!  Last week, she finally met Pop: She is getting more and more tummy time: And she is beginning her modeling career (Stella in Milo in Maine): She also went to the pediatrician for the first time this past week and got her first immunization [...]

We woke up the girl for tonight’s speech: (onesie courtesy of her Mana)

Time is moving so fast!  Stella is now over 6 weeks old and has met almost all of her immediate family except for Pop (she can’t wait to learn what her special song will be) and she has met many friends.  After her Mana, she had a great visit with auntie Liz and her cousins [...]

My Mom (aka Mana) arrived yesterday and is taking great care of the four of us.  Stella is getting lots of holding and diaper changing, Miles is getting lots of walk, and E & I are getting fed great meals.