Meeting Thatcher Hartman

A few weekends ago, we celebrated Russell Staine's 60th birthday! It was a great time that sadly wasn't captured on camera... but, we did manage to get a few shots the next morning when we had breakfast with cousin Will, Juliet and their new baby boy... Thatcher Hartman, born ten days after Maya. Maaan, is he cute or what???

Maya, Lila & Thatcher

Juliet, Thatcher & Will

BFF's

What's with the stink eye, Thatch?

Lila the Lounger

Maya Turns Two Months Old - May 25

Maya's Two Month Stats:
Weight - 11 lbs 7 oz,
Height - 23 in

Seriously? It's been two months? I remember when Lila was two months old. It seemed like a lifetime had passed. In a way it did if you consider how quickly our lifestyles were turned upside down. We had no clue what we were doing back then though. The days were long and our nights were exhausting. There are so many ways Lila and Maya are different. But, I think Eric and I are better, more patient parents these days which makes everything seem much easier.

Maya is the Happiest Baby on the Block. Yes, I watched the DVD and so should every new parent. If I could make that doctor dinner, I would. Maya is mellow and calm. She seldom cries and is easily soothed. At two months old, she has a big, gummy smile and is starting to chat it up with us quite a bit. She been sleeping most of the night since she was born. She's really strong. Sometimes she lays on her tummy in front of the mirror. She props herself up on her elbows and holds her neck upright so she can smile at herself. There really is no better cure for bitchiness than watching this little girl laugh at herself. Come to my house if you are in a bad mood. We have the cure.

Happy Birthday, Maya Rae. The joy and excitement of having you with us is the same as it was the day you were born. Lila Bean can't stop kissing and hugging you. Mommy and Daddy are madly in love with you. Thank you, cherub. xxooxx

Memorial Day

I love me the month of May. Cinco de Mayo, Eric's birthday, Bay 2 Breakers, and Memorial Day. When I used to work (at the job that paid, not the job I have now) it was the first holiday since Christmas. A long stretch to go without a day off. It also means that summer is right around the corner. So, this Memorial Day we had lots of visitors including the Hicks' Family. Maya had not met her Uncle Tom yet, and Grandma and Pappy hadn't seen her since she was three days old. It's hard for our families to go so long without seeing the little girls. They are both growing so fast and each day brings some sort of change. I love Girl Stuff because we can quickly update the family and they feel more connected. Unfortunately, it's been hard to keep up with a two month old AND a two and a half year old. I'm working on it!

Marie was up from Manhattan Beach and spent all day Friday with us. We missed you, Patrick!

Russell & Leanna came to see Maya. Thanks guys!

Wish Tom could swing by every night at around 8:30.

Grandma & Maya Rae

Everyone went to the zoo! Tom, Lila and giraffes.

Lila finally discovered the huge kid house in our backyard.

Lila & Maya

I can't help it. These pictures are the best. Eric took them so I don't have any background dialogue to add. Enjoy the love people.

Fourth Street

Berkeley's Fourth Street is one of my favorite places to push a stroller around on a Saturday morning. I love this neighborhood - good shopping, great food, live music... what's not to love? I also love these pictures of Eric and Lila. Maya was sleeping as usual. Cruising in her stroller does this to her. She's starting to stay awake more and more everyday, so keep checking in for some shots of my lovely little Mimi.

Lila getting ready to stroll. Love the Italian purse, Grandma.

She grows tired of accessories very fast. We did a hat change mid-stroll.

Look! There's Maya... under the blanket to the right!

Those giraffes are like family now.