Friends everywhere

The Naks have had a busy week full of friends and more fun.  National Night Out had us playing with all the neighbors, especially Miles.  We had a trip with Myra and her brother, Ty, to the zoo.  Jimmy and his sister, Emma, also came to play with the girls.  

Nina has been taking care of Vivian and has started to referring to herself as "big sister Nina."  "Don't worry Vivian, here's big sister Nina."  "Only big sister Nina goes down the slide."  "Big sister Nina likes apple juice."  Nina continues to talk up her trip to the dentist tomorrow.  Vivian has been smiling and laughing a little bit and we're excited for more to come.  

One Month

Vivian is already a month old!  She has gotten a lot bigger and is already cooing, kicking, and attentively watching her big sister.  She has been a bit better about sleeping at night and we hope she can keep improving.  We can't believe how fast the summer is going and we're trying to savor our August.

Go USA!

Nina is caught up in the "lympics" and is excited to race while watching track, swimming, gymnastics, water polo, whatever - she enjoys running around.  She says she'll compete when she's "little bit older." Vivian is continuing to grow (and scream) and we're hoping she's starting to get on a routine.  

Yearly Como photo traditions

We've enjoyed having some visitors this past week and feel very privileged to have so many caring friends and family.  Thanks for everything!

Went on the field for our anniversary.  Hi Jamey Carrol & Rick Anderson!

"Hi, little one"

Vivian had her two-week checkup and came away with a clean bill of health.  She has gained back her weight and then some, and now sits close to nine pounds.  The doctor got to see her pout and pointed out that girls are born with that ability, whereas boys have to learn such clever strategies.  We've spotted some dimples in her smiles, and here are some rough photos of both faces.  We'll try to get better ones soon.

Nina continues to be a good big sister to Vivian.  She helps her with her pacifier, talks to her, often addresses her as "little one," and says "bless you" after sneezes.  When Vivian tries to talk back, Nina listens, and often tells us, "silly Vivian."  Today, there was another little girl interested in Vivian.  She walked up and said, "Baby!"  Nina walked over and said "hi" to the girl, then pointed to Vivian and said, "my sister."  The first girl responded with "baby" and Nina told her, "Baby Vivian."  Hopefully she remains a proud big sister!

"No baby do this"

Nina's continued phrase to feel helpful, capable, and like our "big girl."  She has been a lot of laughs and is still very good with Vivian.   She points out "baby no words" and therefore tries to talk to Vivian in a baby language which includes a lot of "aaaaugh."  On one of their first walks, Nina spotted a squirrel and yelled at it to "hold hands" while in the street.

"Don't worry 'bout it"

"Don't worry 'bout it, baby" is a phrase Nina has learned from her Uncle Jake and she loves telling Vivian this when she's crying.  Both girls have been doing very well and we're happy to all be together.  Vivian's check-up today at the doctor went well.  

Vivian Kathryn is one of the few names we could agree on, since Ben is so picky because every name reminds him of a student.  Vivian is derived from a latin word meaning "lively" which doesn't yet reflect her waking/sleeping pattern, but is represented in her vivacious cry.  Her middle name comes from her Grandma Katie.

Talking and reading to her sister

The girls and their grandmothers   ----    Four generations

Hanging with the Nak brothers     ------      Whispering a secret

Hanging out           -------          Fun friends

Como fun    -------   Got my walking stick and balloon