Caught!

OK. So there is a well known fact in child rearing: catching any particularly cute moment on film is near impossible. We've learned this from watching Thomas and Elizabeth try to photograph Carter in mid-cuteness - you practically need non-stop photography and is even then rather unusual.That made it extra exciting when we actually managed to catch her first known thumbsucking! It was the sweetest darn thing you ever saw!

She looks just like her daddy! Lucky girl!

Conked in mama's arms

Catchin flies with cuteness.

Forgive the angle, please! It's the best I could do with the camera over my head. Ahhhh, the one-armed functioning has begun. Though I've found my first hurdle - uploading pictures is proving quite the difficulty, since I can't quite hold 'control' and click multiple photos.

Can't stand it!

This much cuteness is near criminal.

My little Jet Li-se...

Over the Past Week or so...

Here are some happenings over the last week or so...

Last weekend, we went over to the Buerkles to meet their new arrival, Bennent Crawford Buerkle. Mom, Dad and little man are all doing well. The Wassermans came over as well, and we snapped a few shots (Daddy Wasserman and Daddy Buerkle love their matching Nikons).

The proud moms and dads and their little ones.

Dad and Anna

Dad changes diapers!

Mom and Anna catch some ZZZZ's... timing is everything!

Cousin Grace came over and was fascinated by the breast feeding phenomenon, so she took a peek while Ash fed Anna.

The Bright-Eyed Nugget!

Touchdown!

There is no end to the cuteness. I've uploaded more pix to the picasa site. Click the picture below or click here.

Anna Week 2

more more more!

Just to update, Anna had her first doctor's appointment and was given a clean bill of health. So, mama and baby are doing great. This has truly been the best week of our lives - Park and I could literally stare at her for hours in wonder. Too much cuteness, I tell you!

Our gorgeous little girl has been very well documented over the past week (one week birthday is tomorrow!!!). So that we can share the whole kit and kaboodle, we set up a picasa site:

Anna Ellise

And yes, she will be getting her vaccinations - don't EVEN get me started on the latest malarky; I'll post on that later.

Anna Ellise Fowlkes

Welcome Anna!!

We are so happy to announce the birth of our daughter Anna Ellise Fowlkes. She was born Friday, February 29th (yes, leap year), 2008, weighed 6 lbs, 13.5 oz, has beautiful blue yes and strawberry blonde hair.

She is the most perfect little nugget in the universe, and we are sooooo happy she's finally here.

Mom, Dad and baby are doing well after a good 12 hour labor and delivery, and 2 days in the hospital. We are home now and all are welcome to come visit any time!!

Below are images of the big morning, afternoon, evening, and next three days.

Mama upon arrival to the hospital - she has no idea what's about to happen over the next 11 hours.

First picture - getting cleaned up. She didn't cry for the first 5 minutes... finally got one!

Our little girl - several minutes old - what a knockout!

The first offical weigh-in!

Dad and daughter... love at first sight!

Mom and the little one - two gorgeous ladies!

Closeup!

Mommy loves her soooo much. And tries to get some rest.

Anna and Grandpa Cart Cart.

Anna and her grandmother.

The most beautiful girl in the world!


More images to be posted on Flickr by mom in the coming days. Love to all and thanks to everyone's support and well wishes.