At less than two weeks old, Natalie was lucky to meet her Pop, Nana (the grandmother formerly known as Gigi, when Natalie was in the womb), Uncle Alex and Aunt Jira on New Year’s Eve, although we didn’t make it to midnight! Happy New Year to everyone!
Happy New Year's! Go Irish!
A special shout out to Tim Dowling, Jordan’s best friend from growing up who he has spent the last 3 New Year’s with…. at least this year, Jordan didn’t get into any scuffles and didn’t playfully wrestle anyone to the ground – that I know of, at least).
We also celebrated a late Christmas. Gotta love this little outfit that Nana gave her!
Aw, who knew a reindeer on your rearend could be so cute
We feel very lucky that they were all able to visit! Pop helped Jordan fix a leak in our tub and put up curtains in Natalie’s room. Uncle Alex whispered Thai to Natalie, which led to her sleeping through a lot of the night. Aunt Jira picked out super cute Thai clothes and toys that she cannot wait to use.
Aunt Jira has about 3 weeks more experience living in the US than does Natalie - welcome, Jira!
And, best of all, Nana stayed an extra 3 days!!! She has been amazing – taking Natalie shifts at 3:30 a.m., cleaning our condo, and cooking! (For those of you who have tasted Kathy’s cooking, you know this is a BIG treat – our freezer is stocked with everything from Indian curry to eggplant lasagna to beef stew!) We will really miss her when she leaves tomorrow. 🙁 Yet, we are glad that both grandmothers want to visit every 4-6 weeks!!! 🙂
Thanks, Nana, for the Christmas Dumbo! Its one of Natalie's favs!
What a helpful Nana she has! 😉 Way to get up at 3:30! Could I maybe borrow your services when I have a kid! (He-he)
Seriously, send Mrs. Linville my way anytime…. Looks like you’ve had a really fun holiday season. Good luck with these first days of “going it alone,” Erin. I’ll be thinking of you and Natalie!