BABY GIRL!

Again, my regularly updated blog goes down the shoot-- but with very good reason this time!!
: )



Zoyenka Aulana Bethune was born Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 5:15am.

Here are some shots of life today-- one week from birth day.


Sweet glowy moments.


Real life juggling.


Still time for just Zay and mom to hang out.

We have been swaddling Zo since she was born and I would just like to take this opportunity to promote a little dvd called "the happiest baby on the block" to you all...
basically, it has saved my sanity. Zo sleeps much better than Isaiah did at this age. Granted, each child is different, but just watch the dvd and see if you're not convinced it will work wonders in your newborn's life.
It doesn't just teach you how to swaddle, it teaches "5 S's" to soothing babies from 0-3 months, often the hardest time to figure out what your newborn needs.
So far I have never been unable to soothe Zoey and calm her down using the S's, if not to sleep, at least to a calm wakefullness.
It has been SUCH a confidence builder in being able to take care of her and rest well at night. : )
Ok I'm done.