From The Editor...

Myka has learned to perform her new favorite trick- Blowing a Raspberry. Wikipedia defines this as "to make a noise signifying derision (and/or silliness), made by sticking out the tongue between the lips and blowing to make a sound reminiscent of flatulence". Myka defines her newly discovered activity as making a slobbery mess all over Mommy and Daddy. She really laughs at herself and then we all laugh together as a family. What a joy to see & hear the contagious giggle of my beautiful daughter. This is what its all about!

Weekend with the Phifers

We had a wonderful weekend with Jody, Dan and Dylan. We spent much of it laughing at how different Dylan and Myka are. As many of you know, Myka is anything but calm, she is a bit like a roller coaster- lots of highs and lows. There is laughing, crying, smiling, screaming, bouncing, pulling, pinching, swiping and, of course, very loud yelling (in both pleasure and anguish!) Sweet Dylan is her polar opposite. He lies calmly wherever he is placed, he seems to have deep inner peace and to be quietly contemplating the meaning of life. They are physically opposite as well, Myka with her dark hair and eyes, round and full from all angles. Dylan is light complected with the most beautiful crystal blue eyes, his body long and lean. The one thing they do share is a striking resemblance to their fathers. Of course, Jody and I are both thrilled with the baby we ended up with, and how blessed I feel to have Jody to share in this overwhelming motherhood experience. Jody and Becky B/F/F!

Thanks for the matching outfits Glenna!

Holding Hands, so sweet!

"Enough Dylan, you're hogging the camera!"

"What do you mean it's not all about me?!"


Check out the handsome boy!

"Thanks for the hat Dylan, I think it's me!"

Favorite Things

Check out this sitting action, I'm on the road to independence now!!

Maw Maw taught me how to drink water from a glass, super fun!!

First Cereal Today

Well, we tried anyway- more on the bib and face than in the mouth! She's not overly interested just yet, so we'll keep on trying.

Date Night

So, Jimmy and I had our first date night since Myka was born tonight. We are so grateful to our friends Erin, Debbie and Hank Randall for taking on the task of babysitting our high maintenance girl. Jimmy and I had a wonderful time, but I could hear the crying as I approached their door- sorry guys!! What a little mess she is!

Sorensen Weekend

Our friends Nathan and Melissa came to visit last weekend with their two kids Anna and Cole. We had a great time, it was fun to watch Anna as a little preview of what is to come in the next couple of years. Thanks to Melissa for getting Myka's blog up and running!

Bouncy Seat

Myka loves her bouncy seat, she bounced herself right to sleep last week while I was cooking!

Miss Myka 3/3/08 - 8/18/08

Hey everyone, we are a little late getting started on this, so I thought I would post some of our favorite pics from Myka's first months. What a whirlwind these last five months have been, and how gloriously happy our little bundle of energy has made us!

Introducing Myka!

Myka was born March 3rd!!