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!

One Month Old!

Nina had her one month birthday today and is excited to celebrate with family in Burnsville.  She enjoys walking outside in her mini-carrier.  Remember, Nina is actually Hebrew for "God's Grace," so Emily Perron wins a prize for perfect premonition.  Here is a slideshow of Nina's first 31 days to Ben Folds's "Gracie."

Active Girl

Nina continues to love to kick, and she enjoys dancing to music. She met John and Amanda who were so nice as to bring over dinner, what great people. Otherwise Nina has been hanging out and trying to smile more.

John & Amanda----------Relaxin'--------Cassie said she could

Smiling for Mommy

Where did July go!?

Nina has been keeping busy these days. She visited Annie and Adam's, hung out with the Nak Grandparents, went to the Cathedral, Roseville Central Park, the Javatrain Cafe, and Mama's Pizza Parlor. Nina's 3 favorite games so far are:

1) Spitting out her pacifier even though she really wants it
2) Scratching her own face when she gets excited
3) Kicking off any blanket that tries to cover her legs

4 years!

Not Nina, although she is growing quickly, but Kara and Ben's Fourth Anniversary. We enjoyed walking around the Como Conservatory and ate at Pad Thai on Grand (one of our favs). Nina was a trooper for all the romance. Nina is using her hands more (especially her left), loves her pacifier, and wants her face cleaned whenever she ever burps.

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.