Thanks and more photos

We need to give a big shout-out to some generous friends who have lent us things we don't know how we could have done without. Nina is a pretty agreeable baby, but a few things have been remarkably good at calming her down when she is upset.

Many thanks to the Howards for lending us a bed swing that rocks Nina to sleep at night and big thanks to the Tranby family for the kangaroo carrier. The last three days, if Nina is extremely unhappy, we strap her in and go for a walk around the block. She honestly stops crying within 2 steps of leaving our porch.

The Richardsons have made multiple trips to make sure Nina has a place to sleep on every level of the house. :) They brought over a bassinet and a cradle that have been in the family for many years.

A few more photos from Nina's one month birthday -- hanging out with Grampa Rod and being held by both Great-Grandparent Fitzgeralds! Much love to Don and Granny Annie! Also, thank you to Aunt Annie for the wonderful, quality photos as well as her photo-enhancing skills!