Natalie's 2 Month Milestone

I can't believe Natalie is now 9 1/2 weeks old! Her first two months of life have flown, but thankfully they have been intentional. As a family, we have spent quality time bonding with both family and friends. On Easter weekend, the three of us traveled up north to Show Low to celebrate with Grandma and Grandpa McNerney, Uncle and Auntie vonSeggern, and her favorite cousin KK. We enjoyed every moment, especially those shared watching the two girls interact. Kaylee is so attentive to Natalie, and the attention is well received!

Natalie has also enjoyed getting to know her Gong Gong, Popo, and Auntie Jen! Auntie has earned a very fair reputation as Natalie's main photographer. She captures priceless moments shared with the family. Gong Gong and Popo are incredible baby sitters! B.J. and I have ventured out twice this past month, leaving Natalie behind to play with her Grandparents. Although our outings are much enjoyed, we are always eager to return home to our little Dragon girl.

Great Grandma Shipe is currently in town for a visit with Natalie, and we are enjoying this cherished time. Grandma was able to get Natalie to take a pacifier, a feat we assumed impossible. Every other attempt has ended up with a crying baby and a dirtied binky laying on the ground. She must have the magic touch-wisdom gained living to see 11 Great-Grandchildren is to be revered.

I am trying to update this blog more often, but SOMEHOW things don't come quite as easily as they once did! LOL! I am absolutely okay with it though, raising little Miss Natalie is the greatest adventure I have ever been on. B.J. and I are both amazed b

y her rapid growth, and blossoming personality! Her smiles bright up the room, and her coos-the sweetest melody.

Our Little Easter Bunny!!!!

Grandpa McNerney and Daddy holding our little Easter Bunny!!!

Fun times with Grandparents!!!!

Natalie loves spending time with her Gong Gong, PoPo (Grandma and Grandpa Ho) and Grandma and Grandpa McNerney. Grandpa McNerney carries her like a football, and she loves it! We can't believe she is already 1 1/2 months old!!!!

My Two Precious Girls

Cousin Kaylee LOVES her little cousin! KK has more than enough love and kisses to give to Natalie for life. I think these two little girls will be forever friends, and I look forward to watching them grow up together. Watch out, world...here they come!

The Many Faces of Natalie

We have a smiling girl, and inquisitive girl, and a HUNGRY girl! This little Being is often referred by Her Gong Gong (Grandpa Ho) as "Little Buddha" for her VERY round little belly. Natalie is quite a character, rarely fussing unless she is hungry...which, these days, is often...

Two Peas in a Pod

Snuggling with Daddy before bed is one of Natalie's favorite times...Papa loves it, too!

Natalie's Newborn Photo

Allison Anne Photography

Happy Birthday!

Natalie Shanlynn Ho was born on February 11, 2012 at 2:40 p.m. She was welcomed into the world by her loving parents and incredible labor team, which included Debra Dimoff, Marilyn Torres-Sierra, and Dr. Kathleen Schwartz. Her excited Family waited anxiously in the waiting room, pleased when they were able to enter the labor room to meet her for the first time. She amazed us all with her ability to lock eyes with the ones whom lovingly embraced her. Our lives will never be the same...

Family Picture-Natalie at 3 weeks of age

Welcome to our Family Blog! We have had an incredible 2011, and a beautiful start in 2012 with the birth of our cherished daughter, Natalie. I hope to use this site to keep you all updated on our journey-specifically focusing on our Natalie and any future children we may be blessed to have. Please feel free to leave comments, we love to hear from our loved ones! Love, Katie