We love summer

The Naks have been hanging out and enjoying their summer. We've been sleeping in, visiting with friends, sitting outside, reading, and watching the Twins. We've gone for a few walks and enjoyed today's fantastic, less humid, weather. Sorry, I don't know why the picture below won't rotate properly, I've tried 4 things and have given up.

More new friends

Nina made her first trip to church and barely made it 4 feet before she was fought over by friends who have been waiting for her arrival. She met many loving new faces and was excited to see many other young children at St. Philip's. She spent the afternoon with Emily Kaiden and rewarded Emily with many waking hours and showed off her eyes. Then we joined Suzanne & Ben, Kayla & Matthew, Laura and Ellen at Ol' Mexico for a beautiful night on the patio. Today she met her first animal friend as the neighbor cat patrolled the yard and stood guard. Nina has been sleeping pretty well and has been awake more during the day, we hope it keeps up.

Grand Ave & Flugtag

The Naks have been busy getting back out into the world. Wandering Grand Ave on Friday and touring some family favorites like Grand Ole Creamery, Ten-Thousand Villages, and the Red Balloon Book Shop. Update for Aunt Cassie, Nina wore her "All you need is love" onesie today, but does not have the Abby Road outfit. ;)

Saturday was a trip to see the Red Bull Flugtag (flight day) where crazy people basically make parade floats and hurl themselves into the water. Not a lot of engineering going on, but we apparently saw the Red Bull World Record flight. Pretty funny, pretty sunny, and good friends made for a wonderful time.

Missing her Mommy pt. II

It's now Kara's turn to miss her mom as Jenni, a rock in the upbringing of Nina, left today after changing countless diapers, taking millions of midnight watches, and washing load after load of laundry. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Nina has enjoyed meeting the wonderful Judy Lykins, the fantastic Emily Sandager, and the amazing Amanda Oklobzija in the past few days. Nina got her tears and some oils in these days and seems to enjoy her "strawberry fields forever" onesie. While she may not be able to see as far as the tv, Nina got excited at the red bull commercial for the flying machines exhibition at Harriet Island on Saturday, so maybe we'll check it out.

2 weeks old!

Nina had a nurse's visit today and she weighs 9 lbs 7 oz! In today's pictures she is showing off a few firsts. Her first yard project was helping her grandpa and dad put in a new hedge in front of the house. Her first trip to Como Lake also featured her first concert as the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony lulled her to sleep.

Fun Family From Florida

Nina had a sleepy day while meeting Diane, Carly, and Nikki. She also loved seeing Great Grandpa Don and Bridget again. It was a fun introduction and birthday party. Nina spent more time outside yesterday and she did a better job with her bath today. While her hair was definitely curly yesterday, it's less so today, go figure. We've also added a photo documenting how she loves to put her feet up while feeding.

40 hours straight at home!

Kara and Nina are both doing well and enjoying uninterrupted time with one another. The only doctor they saw today was a relative, so life is good. Many kind and thoughtful gifts and visits from Angie, Jess & Jason, J-Mac (who won't ever see this nickname) and then Bruce & Laura. They have been so fun to see and helped brighten our days. Kara's blood pressure has been better (maybe the Twins really are influential?)

Nina has enjoyed some trips outside, has started using her pacifier, and is still sleeping well. We hope it continues! Happy Birthday to Uncle Jake, Grandma Katie, Great Uncle Nick, and Happy Anniversary to Auntie Annie and Uncle Adam! What a fun-filled day!