Two weeks old

first picture of the three of us

Grandpa holding Aliyah for Cousin Caroline...how cute! Caroline is almost 2 years old and she seems to enjoy having a younger cousin since her brother 'Luke' is older. I bet she can't wait to try to teach her the things her brother thought her:)


Dr. Vernon, Kim delivered both Jared (years ago) and our daughter Aliyah. She is the best Obstetricians I have ever had. In D Magazine, Dr. Vernon was voted by her peers as “one of the best doctors in Dallas” in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Aliyah sucking her thumb again...

Two weeks since Aliyah has been Booooorn! I have to say I wasn’t completely ready for all the surprises and the “NO SLEEP” nights for the first couple of days. I was completely wiped out from all I've been through -- the delivery, the constant feedings, the overwhelming newness of it all. But it was and is all worth it. I have to say everyone has been very helpful and made our life a lot easier and we are grateful for that. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE YOUR FAMILY AND GOOD FRIENDS!!!

Her week one has been all about listening to her and doing whatever it takes to not have her cry. It almost hurts when you hear your baby cry. This week, we were much better recognizing her cues almost immediately. She usually cries only when she is either hungry, wants to be held or needs a diaper change. Our Aliyah wants to be fed pretty much around the clock like her daddy:) Overall it is becoming a lot easier than the first week and I am sure it only get better.