Week one

Oh, Anneke Grace, you certainly started your first week on the outside like a lion and ended it like a lamb. Every day is different, but things did get easier as the days went on; each day I think we got to know you a little better. We have been overwhelmed and overjoyed having you home. Here are photos of a few "firsts": your first walk around the block--it was short because it turned cold suddenly; your first trip to Burgerville, where we went to support the CDRC where our friend Amy works; and your first lactation consultation--that's Annette, who also taught our childbirth classes. She is one of the many folks at OHSU who offered us so much helpful information and encouragement. We are doing pretty well on the feeding thing now--it was pretty hard at first. We also went to our first neighborhood gathering; suddenly there are tons of new parents who live nearby! So you will have lots of playmates. Your grandparents and great-grandmother came to visit from Arkansas and have been so helpful, and we all drove across the river for your first trip to your Portland grandparents' home.

We love having you home with us. We're so glad you're here.