SHUT-EYE

No, her eyes are not always closed. That's just the only chance I have to grab the camera.

LITTLE GIRL

I think she looks like me:

SUNBATHING

Like her brother, Nova is a little jaundiced. We're resting in sunbeams, which is much more fun than bilirubin lights.


Gus absolutely adores his new sister. When he's not trying to throw himself on top of her, he's throwing toys into her basinette.



He's keeping himself busy, though. And we're glad for some nice weather!

SHORT SNOOZE

LITTLE BEAUTY

NOVA

So sorry there haven't been many posts. Home internet is still down, but we'll try to get more photos up soon!

IT'S A GIRL!

She's here! Nova Kathryn was born June 28 just after 1:00. She was born at home, as planned.


Baby and Mama are well and happy, resting together today.


And Gus is thrilled to be a big brother -- he loves touching her, and saying "baby". When I first brought him upstairs to see her, he was beaming. This picture is from that first meeting.

Thanks to Uncle Andy and Nikki for taking Gus during the day, and to our wonderful midwives Gail and Clare, and Mandi and Lawrence and Jill, who all helped out yesterday -- and to everyone for their prayers and thoughts over these past couple weeks.

More pictures soon!

PEACHES

Gus has given up on most vegetables, but he still likes almost all fruits. Now that it's summer, he gets all his favorites fresh from the produce section.

WHY WON'T THEY TAKE ME TO THE MINI-GOLF COURSE?

A LITTLE BETTER

It's still too hot, but Gus is feeling a little better.