She's growing so quickly!

8 days old Grandpa Raymond and Grandma Effie left Sunday morning. It was very difficult for us all to have them go. They were such a big help, and very generous with their love and help and time. We wish that we were all closer together. So now this is the first day that Maia and I are alone together. Now we need to figure out our schedule together. We had a nice quiet morning so far. Her umbilical stump came off last night. Things are moving so quickly!

1 week and 1 day old

It's amazing to see how much she has changed in just a week! We're getting more alert time, and she's making progress in learning to hold up her head. With Grandma Effie Ashley In the Car Seat Uncle Ken Cook (Ray's good friend from work) came to visit on Thursday

Happy Birthday Raymond!

Grandpa Raymond Ashley had his 60th birthday (or 57 with 36 month's experience) on Wednesday the 20th. We had a little party for him at the Pool's house. Lydia loved Raymond! Papa Joe Veenstra tries to figure out if Maia has red hair... Maia was awake and alert for quite a while. Emily is as tall as Effie!