Elena wearing her hand made knitted hat from our friend Erica and her cool Patagonia vest from our friend Mary.  So cute!  So ready for this brutal winter...

Check out Erica's website at www.eknits.net

Leni Photo Shoot!

Just having some fun one night and started taking pictures of Leni. I uploaded them to Flickr. Click on the link below to check them out:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/33519372@N06/?saved=1

Here is a teaser photo to entice you to click on the link... she is really cute, isn't she?

OK NOW CLICK THE LINK!

BABA BISTRA

All is well in Detroit - I was feeling pretty sick last week, but Baba Bistra was able to come in to town to help me out.  She was home herself because of her bad foot.  Thanks, mom!!!

Life is a Jungle

Today I introduced Elena to the Jungle playyard - She loved it!! She was looking around at all the animals in awe.










She even caught a glimpse of the cutest animal in the jungle... herself! She laid there staring and smiling at herself - Just like daddy ;o) Just kidding.


Koney like the play yard too. It took a lot of "No Koneys" to help her realize that the toys attached to the yard were not hers! I think she is jealous of all of Elena's new toys. Maybe I will buy her a little something next time I am out of the house.

WEDNESDAY

Today Elena ate, slept, cried and pooped... a lot.

Looking forward to see what surprises tomorrow brings.

Reading Is Important

Have you seen this "Your Baby Can Read" infomercial? We are so sold. It is crazy watching these little bald babies read (while still drooling) We are so close to handing over the $200 bucks. We almost feel like irresponsible parents if we don't. We really want Elena to eventually learn how to read, and I'm sure reading a couple months before the other kids will give her a huge advantage in life. We should get it....knowing Elena, she'll be reading and talking by the end of the month.

Sounds crazy, but we think we heard her say "Koney No" last night! Maybe she'll say it again today.

Even if we don't pay the $200 for "Your Baby Can Read"...we figured what's the harm in starting her off early anyways.

TGIF!!

It's friday night!!! What should we do tonight??? Oh yeah.... NOTHING. HA HA

Well, maybe more laundry... this baby spits up on everything!

Sleepy Wrap

My sleepy wrap came yesterday!!!! A sleepy wrap is a fabric baby carrier. A friend of mine let me borrow hers for a while to see if I liked it. I loved it! I can't imagine not having it. It makes doing stuff around the house so much easier, you wouldn't believe! I just wear Elena and do everything, and best of all it is so comfortable! If you want to see what I am talking about then just see the link here: www.sleepywrap.com (you may need to type it in, I don't know how to hyperlink on this blog yet)

Best of all it was pretty affordable!

First day as a stay at home mom

Well, today was my first day as a stay at home mom. I must say I was quite nervous. Jason was back at work today, I was on my own. We had our 1 month doctor's appointment this morning at 11 am. Elena now weighs 8 lbs 12 oz and her length is in the 75 percentile. Everything is normal and healthy!

I did laundry and made an awesome dinner. I found the recipes on Food Network.

I am finally becoming the dream wife that Jason thought he married!! ;o)

BATH TIME!

Elena's First Bath:

We have all the cool bath toys and gadgets for a pleasant and joyous bath time  - but I assure you, Elena did NOT think it was one bit enjoyable.  I'm sure she will get used to the water eventually... who doesn't love a nice hot bubble bath.   Mission accomplished however - she's now clean and yes, still maintains that new born baby smell.  Hopefully it goes better tomorrow.

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

It was a peaceful and sober new years eve at the Dale House this year -  Actually quite nice for a change.  (Change I guess we should get real comfortable with)  Grandpa Dale came over with some Filets and we cooked up a delicious New Years dinner and then Dick Clark's Rock'n Eve brought us into 2009.  To be honest,  we barely made it to midnight.  2008 was a busy, exciting year for us  - we expect nothing less in 2009.  BRING IT ON!  Happy New Year!

The NURSERY

Here is a quick tour of Elena's Bedroom... check it out!

(turn up the volume, Mary gives the tour)

Elena and Koney

Koney and Elena are becoming best of friends.  Right now Koney takes care of Elena, soon enough Elena will be taking care of Koney.  BFF's Forever.

VIZMEGS COME VISIT (ELENA) FOR THE HOLIDAY!

THE GANG

Mary (with Baba help) cooked us a delicious Christmas feast

Baba, Elena, Mary and Uncle Rob

Grandma and Grandpa Vizmeg

Baba Bistra so happy to be a Grandma

Christmas Eve

Bedtime...will santa come?

Christmas Eve at our house...

Grandpa with his grandchildren: Lila, Elena and Mason

At the Fehervary's

BABY 1st CHRISTMAS!!!

What did you say about my hat?

Elena's 1st Christmas !

It was such an exciting time of year to have a baby.  (we felt borderline abusive however with all the pictures of Elena..she just looked so darn cute!)  

It was super fun having so many friends and family available to come by and meet Elena.

We had a little christmas party/gathering with friends which was a blast, we hosted Christmas with Jason's side of the family on Christmas Eve and we celebrated Christmas with Mary's side Christmas Day.  Just a perfect holiday.  Best Christmas Ever.

BABY DR.

Elena's First Dr. Appointment.   We met our Dr. a few times at the hospital and so far we love her.  It's an overall great situation for us:  the Dr.'s office is just 5 minutes away, other friends and family go to this office and love it and Jason's aunt works there -  All nice "bonuses" that bring us additional comfort as new parents.  We are so blessed and happy to have ourselves a healthy baby!  

Welcome Home Elena!

It's nice to be back home.  So crazy to think we left just 3 days ago and now we're back with a baby. We (along with everyone) were so curious to see how Koney Dog would react to our new little addition.  To no surprise she was great.  Koney was quite curious at first at the new smells and noises in the house,  but after just a few hours Koney came to the conclusion Elena was pretty boring and went on her way... sleeping.

We gave Elena the house tour - specific to her room and crib.  She appeared quite satisfied with the arrangement. We then happily relaxed and cozied up around the fire and Christmas Tree... exhausted but alert as to what surprises our first night at home as mom and dad shall bring...

 

HEADING HOME!

WE'RE GOING HOME ! -  FIRST CAR RIDE - She looked so tiny in the car seat and so so cute in her pink winter hat.  Luckily we live close to the hospital,  cause dad was a nervous driver...  BABY ON BOARD!