Changing of the Guard

This past Sunday there was an official changing over of the grandparents. Chris's mom flew back to Chicago and my folks took over the reins.

We can't thank Mary enough for all her help/support and I have to admit it was hard to see her leave (it wasn't just Chris & Acadia)...but in saying that we can't wait until she returns for a visit.

Before Grandma Mary left she cooked a "Sunday Roast" for our first official family dinner (what a feast). With my parents in town it was great to have a full dining room table.


Before dinner Grandma Vogel got to hold Acadia for the very first time.

After dinner Grandpa Vogel had his turn.....

A lot and a little has happened since the last post. Chris and I are learning more and more about our little girl. One thing I've learned is that even though it is cute when Acadia burps or passes gas....that doesn't mean Daddy's bodily functions are now cute as well. :)

Here are some more pictures that I really like and thought were worth sharing.

When we brought Acadia home from the hospital this was us before entering the house for the first time....what an amazing feeling to bring her home.

Grandma Mary would read to Acadia everyday. Grandma's favorite time with Acadia is when her eyes are wide open. :)

Chris and her mom are alike in many ways and it's fun seeing the two of them with Acadia.

No caption necessary :)


The next two pictures are of Chris being mom....

Our First Walk

Chris and I took Acadia on her first walk Saturday. 3 blocks from our house is the ocean which is a dream come true. It was really special showing Acadia the ocean for the very first time on her first walk. I call her Daddy's little surfer girl now.

Uncle Kirk & Aunt Krupa Visit

One of my best friends and his wife planned a climbing trip out East with the hope of meeting our new arrival.

We came through guys!!!!

It was so great seeing them and having Acadia meet two very special people to us. Uncle Kirk and I have some fun plans for Acadia in the years ahead. :)

Fisher Price "My Little Lamb" Swing

This swing has been billed by all our friends and the Babies-R-Us community as the must have baby product. While it looks almost impossible for a baby to succumb to tears while strapped in this puppy...Acadia proved this theory wrong. The side-to-side action proved too much on the lowest setting. After re-directing the swinging motion...she was a happy customer (picture above).

Future posts won't be so long....here are a couple more pictures. Thanks for all your posts.