The life of new parents

So, the big KU vs MU game was this past weekend. Lee & Kaitlin got to go to the game at Arrowhead while the rest of us watched it on TV. Dustin, Maya & I went to Doug’s house to watch the game with a room full of KU fans and got quite the reprimand on Maya’s onsie that Uncle Lee bought her. The crowd was a little too charged for the baby so we headed over to the Amberson’s and had a nice evening watching them get their tree setup before picking daddy up after the game.

Maya loved her Thanksgiving dress.

We had a wonderful first holiday with our new baby. We started off the day sleeping in and staying warm rather than attending the Turkey Trot with Dustin, Rosie & RB. Better luck next year…

Later in the afternoon the Ambersons’ came over for a visit.

Auntie Niki holding baby Maya.

The Amberson Family

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Jean K. came over for a visit Saturday night and brought Maya the cutest onsies. This one says ADO(RED).

Here’s our big girl on her 1 month birthday…and I say big girl because she weighs nearly 13lbs! She had a check-up today and here are the stats:

Height: 22 1/4 (90%)

Weight: 12.78 (95%)

Head 14 5/8 (75%)

Bebe girl during her photo shoot with Ms. Claire.

Brie, Maya & I went to MU on Friday to visit Lee & Kaitlin. Lee was giving us the tour of their rec center and we took some pics along the way.

Precious, both of them.

Seriously, is this a University or a Resort?

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We had Maya dedicated at our church, Heartland Community Church, on Sunday, November 11, 2007. It was a very nice service and we were so happy our family was there to celebrate with us. Maya wore the same dress that Aunt Brie wore when she was baptized.

Mommy’s little miracle.

The Grandparents; from left to right. Grandpa RB & Grandma Rosie, Grandma Jacobsen, Maya, Dustin, Lora, Grandma Karen & Grandpa Ralph.

RB, Aunt Brie, Grandma Rosie, Maya, Dustin, Lora, Kaitlin & Uncle Lee.

Uncle Brandon, Aunt Niki, Griffin, Maya & parents, Kate, Grandma J & Uncle Dennis.

Aunt Niki & Maya…………… Pseudo Aunt Kaitlin & bebe.

Maya with wings & Kate…………. Grandma’s girl.

Grandma J. baked a couple cakes and made some cross shaped mints for the lunch after the dedication. Thank you to everyone who joined us for Maya’s special day. Its one we won’t forget.

Maya got dressed up for her big night out with the girls. Grandma Rosie, Aunt Brie, Mommy & Maya went out to dinner at Mimi’s. Maya was a very good girl and slept the whole time. Although, that might have had something to do with being held by her Grandma during the meal.

Maya’s first walk in the stroller! I took her out on Sunday for a stroll. She slept most of the time, but I think she liked it!

Ever wonder where Maya got her hair style?

Grandma J. got Maya this ISU sleeper and made the blanket for her.

Grandpa came over this week and spent some time with Maya.

Well, after living with us throughout my pregnancy and listening to stories with more details than he ever wanted to hear, Lee finally gets some hang time with his new niece. Lee was home from MU last weekend and spent some time at our house. Maya was happy to see him as she found looking at him to be quite entertaining.

Pre-bath

Somebody was a bit cold…but still no tears. What a good baby!

All clean in our bathrobe from Grandpa Risley & Karen