First Visits

Well it did not take long for Callie to feel at home. Within a few days of departing the hospital she was ready to kick her feet up and relax on the couch with her parents. We thought the couch got a lot of use before, but now we don't ever seem to leave it. So here she is, ready to greet her first visitors.




The first visitor arrived all the way from Hermosa Beach, California. In fact, her bags were packed before Callie was even born. We were all so happy to have Gretchen fly in and spend time with all of us.


Of course, as you can see from this picture, Gretchen was focused on one little person in particular. She and Callie got to know each other through long naps on the couch. Here Callie demonstrates one of her favorite napping positions that we have dubbed The Frog. Somehow this is comfortable for her. Go figure.


Although our world has changed, we have not given up our devotion to College Gameday on Saturday morning. Especially now, since for the first time ever, Chris, Lee, and Kirk will be spending their Saturday only a mile or so from our house in Lexington. C'mon Cats!! (University of Kentucky is currently ranked 7th in the BCS standings, for anyone who is interested) Who knew we would become such huge fans of UK sports? In honor of Gameday, John decided to strike a Heisman pose with Callie.


Apparently, Callie is not ready to shower by herself. And from what this picture tells you, she isn't all that excited about her first bath either. In fact, we have noticed two things in particular that Callie does not like. Baths and sleeping through the night. But really, doesn't she look cute here?






This past Saturday, Callie's Nana Taffy flew into Lexington Bluegrass Airport to meet her first granddaughter. We are fortunate to have her in town for over a week to help us out as we get used to life with a newborn. And Nana Taffy is getting the chance to spend some quality time with little Callie. They make a great couple, that's for sure.



As we write this, Callie is now over 12 days old. She seems to be handling the double digits well. The picture below shows her chilling in her hip seat that vibrates, plays music, or vibrates AND plays music. Clearly a must have for any newborn.



Stay tuned for more pictures as Grandpa Jay rolls into town and Callie prepares for her first trip to the West Coast. Oh, and if you tune in College Gameday on Saturday morning, it's possible she will be the little baby in the front row with the face paint and a huge foam finger, yelling, "C'mon Cats!"