Just a few more sips, mom

by | Dec 15, 2008 | Family, The First Year

I’ve heard that newborns seem to breastfeed all the time…I won’t argue with that. The last few days it seems that most of the time when Mackenzie’s awake, she’s attached to me. And unfortunately, that leaves very little time for much...

The art of sucking

by | Dec 13, 2008 | Family, The First Year

Mackenzie has been learning to use a pacifier these days but keeping it in the mouth isn’t always the easiest…we delayed introducing one to her for a while since we didn’t want her getting confused. Plus she was so quiet and easy going all the time...

A visit to American soil…almost

by | Dec 11, 2008 | Family, The First Year

We went to the American embassy today to get Mackenzie all registered as a US citizen. I filled out the numerous pages of paperwork while still in the hospital (I’d printed everything beforehand since I knew I’d have plenty of time and quiet for that sort...

The most stylish little girl around

by | Dec 6, 2008 | Family, The First Year

Finishing up with the gifts for now (although I do have two more to do), I also wanted to give a special thanks to Stefan’s parents who also brought us some adorable things from the US. You see, all this stuff has been piling up around here for the last few...

Thanks to all our friends & family!

by | Dec 6, 2008 | Family, The First Year

In keeping with the theme of gifts we’ve received so far…here are more of the goodies Mackenzie has managed to score in the last few months. We are so thankful to everyone who has sent us gifts and cards. You’re all so good to us! 🙂 Our friends...

Thank heavens for little girls

by | Dec 5, 2008 | Family, The First Year

My very dear friend Katie sent a “getting ready for Mackenzie” package a few weeks ago which set us up with clothes in a VERY big way. Lucky for us Katie has a daughter named Allie who is about 15 months older than Mack…and she also has very good...