First Christmas

Our Christmas Setup

Not only was this McKinley's first Christmas, it was also Nik and my first Christmas as a married couple. All of the Kosach's were in town and we worked hard to make the rounds to all the family with McKinley in tow. By the end of the long holiday weekend we were exhausted. We know McKinley was too, because on Christmas night she slept a full 8 hours, in a row, for the first time!!

McKinley's Cousin, Connor, pushing his shopping cart around

1st Christmas Family photo

Jedo and Baba

Look at McKinley fixated on Connor's present opening

Gigi and Grumpy

Our furry daughter of mischief, Emmie

Wanda hiding in the wrapping paper

Aunt Susie and Aunt Keri

Dinner at the Kosach's. Gigi wearing the crown that came in the poppers

We had a wonderful Christmas, probably one of the best ones yet. All the wonderful family, incredible food (Mom's yummy brunch and Gail's delicious lamb dinner), the many laughs and a snow storm to top off the day. We had a white Christmas and we couldn't have been happier.

1 Month Old

I am one month old today and life is good!

Much love to you all and Merry Christmas!!!

Getting Out and About

I have to admit it hasn't been easy having a newborn and joining the rest of the world again. I have definitely had to rebuild my confidence with going out in public. There are so many things to worry about (is she going to wake up, is she hungry, her safety and anything else I can think of at the time). I feel I have quickly gotten over this though, last week I went to the Poinsettia Luncheon with my Mom. This is the Junior League annual holiday luncheon and there are thousands of ladies (the who's who from Reno) there. It was a lot of fun to see many of my moms friends and Gail (my mother in-law) was there as well. Both Gigi (Mom) and Baba (Gail) seemed so proud to show off their new Grand Baby. Luckily, McKinley slept through the entire 3 hours.

This weekend Nik and I went to Napa for his company retreat. His entire team and significant others spent the day wine tasting. I didn't taste much, because I am breastfeeding, but still had a blast. McKinley spent most of the day in the Bjorn either on Nik's chest or my own. She did wonderful and slept most of the day. Just taking her out like this made me feel so much more confident getting her out and about. That night we paid the price though. She was up all night, maybe because we were in an unfamiliar place or maybe because she slept all day. Or, it could have been both or something else. Regardless Nik and I started Sunday off as zombies.

On Sunday, we still had to drive to Berkeley for Conner's 1st Birthday (our nephew). Even though we were tired we were so glad we did, because it was great to see family and enjoy the beautiful weather the Bay was having. Afterwards we made the trek home. McKinley did fantastic in the car. When we got home she just seemed happier and she slept the best she has since her arrival to this world.

Nik's Baba  holding McKinley for the first time

New things happening with McKinley:
          - She is 3 weeks old on the 11th
          - She has gotten Baby Acne. I feel bad for her, but understand it doesn't bother her and it goes                       away with time
          - Sleeping in the crib in her room. We have made it a total of 3 night in the crib. We will see if this is for real or just a fluke.

15 days old

McKinley is showing us how quickly she can grow. In 15 days she has grown 2 inches and gained 1 pound. Already she has grown out of her newborn clothing and everyday I feel like she changes more and more. She is smiling more, she is sleeping better and she is starting to observe her surrounding with more and more interest. She also already lifts her head and she is sleeping in her crib. Everyday Nik and I fall deeper in love with our little one. 

Nik giving McKinley one of her first bottles

Our hospital photo taken on McKinley's second day of life. She already looks so different.  

Love the smile

I think she is in love too

With Christmas just around the corner we managed to set up a Christmas tree. Nik and I had a great time decorating it, while McKinley got acquainted with her play yard.