Luna Rising

What a Wonderful Christmas!

2008-01-18T21:53:00.001-08:00

Here's all of us Christmas morning. What a fun time had by all.

me and Aunt Nicole

2008-01-18T21:47:00.001-08:00

I like being with Aunt Nicole. I hope I'm as cool as her when I get bigger.

with Grandma Lawrence Chrismas Morning

2008-01-18T21:40:00.001-08:00

Relaxin with my warm fuzzies on, given to me by Grandma. Cousin Wyatt and Cousin Ethan are playing in the front.

Hands Hands, Fingers Thumb...

2008-01-18T21:34:00.001-08:00

Here, I'm giving Wyatt a hand. He's got a strong grip. Still, no match for my thumb wrestling skills.

with Uncle and Cuz

2008-01-18T21:28:00.001-08:00

Uncle Travis is as comfortable as the leather recliner we're sitting on, but Cousin Wyatt wants to play. Chill, Cousin Wyatt.

Me and Grandpa Lawrence

2008-01-18T20:31:00.001-08:00

Grandpa Lawrence has a warm calm way about him. I feel safe way up here with him.

Family shot at Shoreline

2008-01-18T20:26:00.001-08:00

Here's all of us; of the three shots attempted, this one is the closest to all of us looking at the camera (except me of course).

ahhh the ocean air...

2008-01-18T20:23:00.001-08:00

What can I say... we're one with the universe.

Wow, look at us!

2008-01-18T20:19:00.001-08:00

Go Dad! Let's go farther! Just kidding. We would need our swim suits for that. Sure is beautiful isn't it?

what a beautiful day...

2008-01-18T20:16:00.001-08:00

In this picture you can see behind Me and Mom the extreme low tide. Let's go down there Mom!

Mom and Me in SB

2008-01-18T20:12:00.001-08:00

On our way South for the Winter Break, we stopped in Santa Barbara for a quick bite and leg stretch. Here's Me and Mom strolling along Shoreline Park.

Hey, look at me...

2008-01-18T20:07:00.001-08:00

Dad caught me by surprise here... I was just relaxin, staring at the blue sky and puffy white clouds; day dreamin of rivers of milk.

Did someone say tide pools???

2007-12-17T21:12:00.000-08:00

Only my cheeks felt cold. But the rest of my body had excitement racing thought my blood, so I was warm otherwise. What a great Family Day! I love Mom and Dad and they tell me they love me all the time.

Me and Mom searchin the tide pools

2007-12-17T20:59:00.001-08:00

Mom looked like an angel descended from the heavens in this glorious California coastal sun light. And in this moment, I caught sight of a little crab crawling out of a pool onto the rock next to us. I thought to myself the only thing that could make this moment more magical would be for this little crab to crawl onto Mom's foot. Hahahahahaha.....

Me and Dad cruisin the tide pools

2007-12-17T20:50:00.001-08:00

Me and Dad went to a spot with cool pools of sea life and the green sea grass. It felt good here too cause we were in the sun. "Stay right here Dad, just five more minutes..." I love the smell of the ocean air too.

Family Day at SC low tide

2007-12-17T20:35:00.000-08:00

We decided to go to Santa Cruz for this Family Day. We knew it would be really cold so we bundled up good. We caught a perfect low tide to go exploring. We saw sea enenomies and star fishes and little crabs. Here, Dad told Mom to move back for the picture, but she said "no way, I'm already too close to the edge." Some of the rocks had green slimy sea grass on them that was real slippery. Dad slipped a bit and got his foot wet in a puddle of water! Hahahahahahahaha....

chillin with cousin Ethan...

2007-12-06T23:06:00.001-08:00

Aunt Nicole brought Cousin Ethan around a lot to hang out with me. Even though little boys are so cute, you can see that girls are just so much more mature than boys. Or maybe it's just me. Ahahahahahahah.....

My big Uncle with the soft touch...

2007-12-06T23:01:00.001-08:00

Here I am with Uncle Travis. Safe and warm. No chance of slipping or falling here.

Think I'll be this Wacky???

2007-12-06T22:56:00.001-08:00

Grandma holding me and loving me. I like all the action and love in this house.

Hang in there Great G & G Garnica

2007-12-06T22:50:00.001-08:00

And... Great Grandma and Grandpa take a turn holding all of us...

Hang in there Grandma Lawrence

2007-12-06T22:44:00.001-08:00

Here is Grandma Lawrence with all of us. She said before our visit that this is a dream come true. I wonder if she felt that in this moment. Actually, I'm sure she did. She loves us all very much. And I love her very much.

Couch Potato? NEVER!!!

2007-12-06T22:36:00.001-08:00

We sat here by ourselves for about three minutes; long enough for I think it must have been two hundred pictures, but then Ethan started eating my pants, I cried, and Wyatt remained petrified at the odd situation, but hey, we're baby's. We do like that.

Me, Cousins, and Uncle and Aunt

2007-12-06T22:24:00.001-08:00

Here I am with my two cousins Wyatt and Ethan and my Uncle Travis and Aunt Nicole. Oh yeah, and Dad! Dad was so happy and excited to get together with his brother and sister and their kids. Ethan is two months older than me, and Wyatt is two months older than Ethan.

Visit to Great G & G Garnica

2007-12-06T22:15:00.001-08:00

Grandma and Grandpa Garnica were so happy to see me. The craziness all around kind of made me a little too crazy at times. This picture shows me in one of those moments. I think they're used to screaming, crying, laughing, running, fighting, playing, kids all around...

More cousins...

2007-12-06T22:07:00.001-08:00

Here I am with some of my cousins. Sarah, Uncle Eric's oldest little girl, well, not so little i guess, is holding me. I'm not used to all this kind of craziness. Dad says that it's like this all the time at Grandma's house. He also says a little craziness is good for everyone. I never got bored once.

Great Uncle Rocky

2007-12-06T21:55:00.000-08:00

We were lucky to catch Dad's Uncle Rocky at home. I wonder if Uncle Rocky is having flashbacks to carrying his own little girls? He has three who are big now.

Me

2007-11-21T22:05:00.001-08:00

Here's Me snuggly warm enjoying the brisk outdoors (waiting to go back in our wood fired warm house)...

Me and Mom

2007-11-21T22:03:00.001-08:00

Here's Me and Mom snuggling to keep warm. The sun feels good.

Me and Dad

2007-11-21T22:01:00.001-08:00

Here's me and Dad snuggled to keep warm.

Bundled up on a cold Sunday morning...

2007-11-21T21:54:00.001-08:00

Brrrrrr... This morning we woke up and went for a little walk. It was cold, but we were bundled up, so we were warm. For this picture, someone said say cheese, but I thought they said "cut the cheese". I wanted to see if Mom and Dad could keep a straight smile. They did pretty good.

Day at the Green Festival

2007-11-14T22:53:00.001-08:00

This weekend Me Mom and Dad went to the Green Festival in San Francisco. It was really cool. There was lots of colorful clothes and good smelling food and fun rhythmic music. Mom and Dad seem to get excited at every booth we stopped to look at and talk with people. By the 100th or so booth though, I was getting a little tired, I got to say. I don't know a whole lot about all this Green stuff yet, but Dad says I'll be well versed in it by 3 years old, so I can't wait. Mom says it's all good for me, so it must be. Dad says it's good for all of us, so it must be. I say sounds good, so it must be. Hahahahahahahah....

Relaxin...

2007-11-07T20:49:00.001-08:00

My snooze continued into a crash session on the couch. I feel like I'm floating on clouds...

Whew, what a day...

2007-11-07T20:37:00.001-08:00

After a day of smiles and sunshine, there's nothing like a snooze on Mom's shoulder... except maybe an occasional cry on Mom's shoulder... Wahhhhhhhh... But for now, it's zzzzzzzzzz...

Mom Me and an Apple Tree

2007-11-07T20:30:00.000-08:00

Here's Me and Mom under the Apple Tree. Almost all the apples have been picked now, and the leaves should be falling off soon like a lot of the other trees around us.

Hello there...

2007-11-07T20:29:00.001-08:00

And who can resist...

More, more, more...

2007-11-07T20:25:00.001-08:00

And this one...

Here's Luna!!!

2007-11-07T20:19:00.001-08:00

Here is a succession of pictures where I get progressively cuter... Enjoy!

Hey, what's that???

2007-11-07T20:08:00.001-08:00

The sun beamed down nice and warm. I sported my sun hat to keep me from squinting. They say it causes wrinkles ya know... Some flashy motion or sound or something has my attention right now.

Trick or Treat... Trick, of course.

2007-11-07T19:54:00.001-08:00

My first Halloween. Actually, we kept it mellow. Dad worked, Mom made a really good soup for dinner, then when Dad got home, he built this scare crow, then we waited for the kids next door to get home to give them candy. Dad had these gross candy eyeballs for them. He put them up to his eyes then popped them out into there baskets. Gross Dad!!! This picture was taken a couple days later. It's a picture of Mom holding me and Dad and the scare crow. Dad is the one sitting down. Hahahahahahaha....

First Earthquake rocks Me at 5.6

2007-10-31T00:01:00.001-07:00

This is Me and Mom just after my first earthquake. Our whole house rocked back and forth. My swing was swinging on it's own. The USGS reported 5.6 magnitude. Mom and Dad noticed a new small crack on the bedroom ceiling, but nothing fell or broke. All in all, it was pretty cool. Dad told me to say, "ROCK AND ROLL BABY!!!"

I'm starting to like my crib...

2007-10-30T23:51:00.001-07:00

Maybe my crib's not so bad after all. I've got all this room to stretch out, It's a lot more comfortable than my Moses basket, and I feel safe knowing that my Anti-SIDS cover wraps my mattress. Most of all, as you can see, I sleep like a baby!!! Ahhhaahhhaaaahhhaaaaa...

Out in the back yard...

2007-10-30T23:38:00.001-07:00

Here I'm out back in cozy clothes given to me by Grandma Z with Mom. I think these pants were Mom's when she was a little baby. What's Dad doing over there in the garden?

Look at Me...

2007-10-30T23:27:00.000-07:00

Here is a close up of me while I'm just relaxing in my seat. I'm trying to figure out what Mom and Dad are talking about. It has too much adult stuff in it. But I recognize the part about I love you and We love you and stuff like that.

Hmmm... Greek Food.

2007-10-30T23:19:00.001-07:00

This food has so many different smells. I like them all! I wonder if I'll taste it in Mom's milk? Probably not. But I think I smelled a lot of garlic, so my tummy should be feeling that by tomorrow. For now, I'm liking the good vibes and fun smells and listening to Mom and Dad saying over and over "ooooooo that was fantastic, ooooooo that one was so goooood!"

Happy Birthday Mom!!!

2007-10-30T23:08:00.001-07:00

Today was Mom's birthday (Grandma L has the same birthday as Mom; Happy Birthday Grandma!!!). We went to Mom's favorite Greek restaurant and had a good time. I mostly sat in my car seat on the table, but I usually am attached to Mom with the Moby wrap. She had her hands and chest free this time, and didn't have to worry about dripping food on my head. Thanks Mom!

Family Smiles

2007-10-26T22:11:00.001-07:00

Here we all are on the side of the house, under a blossom tree, posing for the camera that Dad set up with the timer function and positioned so strategically (whatever this means; Dad told me to say all that). I had such a great visit with Dziadzi, Grandma, and Deanna, I only wish they stayed longer. I can't wait to see them again. I love them all so much.

Me Mom and Aunt Deanna

2007-10-26T22:02:00.001-07:00

Deanna held me a lot too. She had a nice comfortable way about her. Mom and Dad said they want me to have the same interest in school that Aunt Deanna has. She actually did school work while she was visiting. She's really cool. I like my Aunt Deanna. She's got killer taste in shoes.

Grandma's got a hold of me

2007-10-26T21:53:00.001-07:00

Grandma showed Mom and Dad this new hold. It's sort of a reverse football hold. I like it sooo much. A lot of times I'm gassy or just plain bored with the same old hold. This new one is cool like I'm flying and at the same time, it presses on my tummy so I feel good. Thanks Grandma.

Dziadzi and Me

2007-10-26T21:44:00.001-07:00

Here I am so comfortable and safe, sleeping in the arms of Dziadzi. When I wasn't sleeping I was smiling or peacefully chillin in his arms.

Visit from G&G Zembrzuski and Deanna

2007-10-26T21:25:00.001-07:00

The second Dziadzi (Grandpa for the non Polish folk in the crowd) came through the door, he snatched me up with a big smile and hugged me and hugged me and hugged me. Grandma (Babci for the Polish folk in the crowd) waited with excitement for her turn. From that second till they left, they took turns holding me with the same excitement and love as when they first saw me. They must really love me. I really love them.

Family Day at Loch Lomond...

2007-10-26T21:17:00.000-07:00

Well, we didn't know that the Loch would be closed. Bummer! Still, the drive was nice. I decided not to cry much for Mom and Dad. Anyway, here we are parked and standing at the closed for season signed entrance. We used this time to change my diaper, fuel me with mommy milk (not to be confused with the workout protein mix, Mother's Milk), and enjoy the cooling fall evening air. Man, I sure wish the lake was open.

Family day at home...

2007-10-10T21:41:00.001-07:00

This family day we stayed at home. We live in the woods, so it's always like we're somewhere cool. Here, I'm chillin in my Moses basket while Mom is crocheting and Dad is breaking from cutting wood to keep us warm this winter. I love Family days like this where we don't have to go any where and we just take it slow and easy at home with each other. Yep. I like it.

pre and post smile...

2007-10-10T21:33:00.001-07:00

I think this picture reveals my intellectual side. It really conveys that I'm a deep thinker, but retain a sophisticated sense of humor. Certainly suitable for framing.

smile in action...

2007-10-10T21:23:00.001-07:00

I like this action shot of me. My smile is kind of mysterious yet innocent, still while saying "hey aren't I adorable". Yeahhhhh, I'm Luna!

... and smile.

2007-10-10T21:15:00.001-07:00

It's so cold right now that when Mom and Dad change me, they leave my warm clothes on up top. But my naked legs get to kick wild and naked and free...

Nothin left to do but smile, smile, smile...

2007-10-10T21:07:00.000-07:00

I thought ya'll might like a few shots of my wonderful smile. As many of you know, the time I smile the most is when I'm being changed. What can I say, 40 whatever days ago I was born naked, and it feels the most natural to me. Today, it brings a smile, ear to ear, to my face.

Family day at the beach...

2007-10-05T20:16:00.001-07:00

For Family day we went to the beach. Actually, this is my first trip down to the water. The water is already too cold for me to go in, so I'll have to wait till next season. I can't wait. Till then, I'll stay warm in Dad's arms. He says he loves me so much, he can just explode! Wow! He really loves me...

Pink? Oh well...

2007-10-05T20:08:00.001-07:00

On this sunny afternoon I practiced my balance beam routine. Mom caught me right at the end... Just kidding, what ever you do, don't let me go Mom! Aren't my shoes slick. They're some baby fashion brand sent from Grandma L. Dad says the only pink I'm aloud to wear is punk rock pink. Mom says the only pink I'm aloud to wear is earthy pink. Somehow, these pants slid under the radar. I like em.

PASSED OUT!!!

2007-10-05T20:03:00.001-07:00

Me and Mom are totally passed out here on the couch. Dad said he walked in on this lazy afternoon and found us lounging so comfortably. Ahhhh, I love sleeping. Mom and Dad say they love me sleeping too.

What a cool hike!

2007-09-30T21:08:00.001-07:00

This Whispy long coastal grass (does anyone know the name of this?) has soft ends that would occasionally brush my face and make me giggle inside. Just past this point we crossed a seasonal bridge across Waddel Creek. Dad tried to shake it a bit while Mom and me were crossing. Mom stopped and turned midway and laughed at Dad's whimpy attempt to scare us. We saw so many interesting flowers and plants along the way. I love this hike.

...on to the Redwoods.

2007-09-30T20:56:00.001-07:00

Here's Mom looking slick and hydrating up before our hike into Big Basin. Already I could feel the ancient and wonderful energy dancing with anticipation of our participation. Didn't know I knew fancy words like that did ya? I hoped to find a cool colorful poster of wildflowers or bugs or trees or something at the ranger station about a mile past the trail head, but Dad forgot his wallet (as usual).

Family Day on Cali Coast

2007-09-30T13:52:00.001-07:00

Here's all of us. The beach sooths my soul. But so do the Redwoods. So, let's go!

Sunday at Big Basin

2007-09-30T13:17:00.001-07:00

Today, on family day, we went to Big Basin Redwoods. It was a little breezy but warm and nice sunlight. We parked across Highway 1, then walked to the beach and watched some California Brown Pelicans and Western Gulls and Terns and Sandpipers and an Egret or two and a wonderful sighting of the Great Blue Heron. I love the smell of the ocean and the feel of the salty air on my face. It feels so natural, like I'm part fish or something. I'm definitly a coastal bird of a sort. Chirp chirp, eeeee eeeee, cooooh coooooh...

Changes on the go...

2007-09-27T22:00:00.001-07:00

So you're all probably wondering how does Mom and Dad change me when we're out and about. Well, here's how. They have a cool set-up for me in the back of the car. Sometimes Mom complains that it hurts her back to stoop over like this. Dad says she says that so that he has to change me. But recently, Mom found a new technique. She moves me length wise then she can actually sit in the back with me while she changes me. Now, Mom and Dad pick straws. The winner gets to change me! Hehehehehehehehe....

Is it time to get out already?

2007-09-27T21:54:00.001-07:00

Okay! Who hit me with that shot of cold water! Not funny!

Hey! Did I say stop Dad!

2007-09-27T21:47:00.000-07:00

The weather was actually really cold outside this particular day. Cold outside means cold inside. So Mom and Dad kept covering me with these freshly drenched warm wet towels while Dad kept scooping and pouring, scooping and pouring, scooping and pouring... ohhhh, how I enjoy a nice warm bath! Yep!

A day at the Spa..

2007-09-27T21:31:00.000-07:00

Here I am chillin in my warm bath. See how relaxed I look! I love feeling the warm water run over me. Dad only stopped to take this picture, but he poured soothing streams of water over me non-stop while Mom washed me with a soft organic bamboo cloth. Ahhhhhhhhh.....

Right where I want to be...

2007-09-23T18:32:00.001-07:00

What more can I ask for... 1 month old, beautiful weather, Mom and Dad, and a soft organic cotton blanket to snuggle with on Mom's shoulder. Life's good.

1 Month old!!!

2007-09-23T18:20:00.001-07:00

Today I turned 31 days... 1 month old! This picture is my shock at hearing the news myself. Man, how time flies when you're having fun. So, on my 1 month birthday I got a beautiful sunny, but not to hot fall day, with birds chirping next to our front porch and Mom holding me tight. Dad is running around telling everyone it's my 1 month birthday and taking (as usual) too many pictures.

Look what Mom found...

2007-09-17T23:05:00.001-07:00

Here, Mom found some carrots. I took a quick peak, enjoyed the orange and green colors and funny shape, then just as quickly went back to sleep. A couple times I could tell Dad was trying to coax Mom into showing my face for a picture, but I was too tired for that stuff, so I just gave a little fake cry, and they left me alone right away. All in all, I like the Farmer's Market and look forward to seeing it again.

A day at the Farmer's Market

2007-09-17T22:47:00.001-07:00

On Sunday I went with Mom and Dad to my first Farmer's Market. I loved all the colors and commotion. As usual, when Mom has me in the Moby Wrap, I was asleep alot, but occasionally I woke up to Mom pinching and poking at tomatoes, melons, or eggplants and Dad sniffing and squeezing apples, grapes, and berries. They seem like they're in heaven around all those organic veggies and fruits and stuff. I can't wait to learn more about organic harvests.

Proud Grandparents...

2007-09-16T22:03:00.001-07:00

Don't they look so proud... I had such a wonderful visit with them. I could feel the love and caring beaming from them. I feel so special to be loved so dearly. I can't wait to meet my two other sets of grandparents. That's three sets of grandparents. How lucky am I...

Better than Simmons Beautyrest!

2007-09-16T21:54:00.001-07:00

Yep! I suggest one of these for every newborn! ZZZZZZZZZZ....

A week of rest on my new bed...

2007-09-16T21:35:00.000-07:00

Although I'm awake in this picture, most of the time I was crashed out on my new bed. Grandpa P's chest was so comfortable and he was so calm that I just slept and slept and slept. Seriously, it was better than my Simmons Beautyrest crib bed, lined with my anti SIDS wrap. See my hair doo. Mom and Dad like it wild and poofy like Dad's, but Grandpa P kept slicking it down like his. I thought it was funny to see Dad get all mad about this. Hehehehehe.

Visit from G & G Pace

2007-09-16T21:14:00.000-07:00

As hard as I looked, the only thing I saw similar about the way I look and the way Grandpa P looks is our eye brows. We both don't have any. Well, maybe also our kind hearts. Here we are outside in the back, a place I like to look around at all the green things. When I'm not sleeping that is. I'm in my favorite outfit, but the next day, Grandma P bought me a new green organic cotton outfit that's quickly becoming my new favorite outfit. I don't think I have any picture's yet to show, but soon.

I'm with the band!

2007-09-16T21:09:00.001-07:00

I like this picture! I told Dad to take this of me cause I look so cool. This is what I'm gonna look like when I'm screaming into a microphone some of Dad's old punk rock lyrics. Note my sweet mohawk...

My family under a cypress tree

2007-09-03T20:29:00.001-07:00

Here's my family chillin under a cypress tree, taking in warm rays, enjoying a beautiful blue sky and ocean day. Life's good for the Pace's...

Mom Me and a Cypress Tree

2007-09-03T20:19:00.000-07:00

Mom found this great cypress tree to feed me under. It was like a private secret magical place for us. Dad was so proud of Me and Mom in our glorious spot. He said in that moment, Mom fed me in that same spot 300 years before. What ever that means...

A day at the beach...

2007-09-03T20:11:00.001-07:00

Today I had my first breath of fresh ocean air. Mom and Dad took me to Santa Cruz for the day. We stopped at a nice spot along West Cliff Drive where there was shade to escape the hot sun. My new skin is very sensitive to the sun still, so we couldn't go down to the water yet. Next time I'm sure. Anyway, Mom held me here at this spot for a few minutes while Mom and Dad watched 2 - 3 foot sets roll in. Then, I got hungry!

Ready to shop...

2007-09-02T19:31:00.001-07:00

Here we are. Me and Mom Mobi wrapped and ready to shop. Dad carries the bag and camera and Mom carries me. Thanks for shopping, please come again.

...and away we go.

2007-09-02T19:23:00.001-07:00

Here's me getting loaded into the car seat. Usually, I'm sleepy so it's no big deal, and I don't fuss much. A couples times I tricked Mom and Dad and got fussy once we started going, forcing them to pull over and feed me or play with me or something. I only did this because they think once the car is moving I become hypnotized or something, so every now and again I have to remind them who's in charge.

Outing for the day...

2007-09-02T19:07:00.000-07:00

Today Mom dressed me in my fancy colorful kimono. Our big outing for the day is a trip to the new Whole Foods Market in Cupertino. Mom and Dad love good organic food, so I know they'll be in heaven. As for me, I like new adventures, and stores are usually nice and cool, so I won't be all hot in this 100 degree weather we're having.

Mom likes to rub noses with me. Funny, Dad does too. Hey, and I've seen Mom and Dad do that a bunch too. It must be a family thing. We all seem to smile a lot when we rub noses. I wonder when my nose is gonna be as big as Mom and Dad's? Dad says he's gonna rub noses till we're both old and wrinkly. I told Dad he already is! Hehehehehe....

Who, Me???

2007-08-31T22:05:00.001-07:00

Mom is holding me out by the garden. She likes taking me out there to smell the trees and vegetables and what ever other mountain delights are drifting through the air.

Dad's Kisses!

2007-08-31T22:00:00.001-07:00

Here's Me and Dad out in the garden. Mom has the camera for once instead of Dad. He always wants to hog the camera. Dad is bugging me with another kiss! He says it's cause he loves me so much, and my cheeks are so kissable.

Me crashed in my crib!

2007-08-31T21:56:00.001-07:00

See... Here I am again!

ZZZZZZZZZZZ.........

2007-08-31T21:44:00.001-07:00

This is my bed... Well, I have a crib, but in my Moses bed (in the picture, duh) I can feel snuggly wuggly and be placed on a box right next to Mom and Dad's bed. I prefer this cause if I feel poopy or just feel like crying or whatever, they can wake up and rub my chest or pick me up or something... It's a baby thang... Anyway, see how my arms are up in the air, well not really, but you know what I mean, that's my favorite way to sleep. In this picture, Dad carried my bed into the kitchen and set me on two chairs. This is usually where I stay (mostly sleep) when they eat dinner or do dishes or what.

I have another picture of me in my crib. I'm sleeping in my favorite way again.

Picture goes here!!!!

2007-08-28T19:50:00.000-07:00

333333333 Insert picture here.

There is supposed to be a picture here of Mom asleep; strike that, PASSED OUT, with me also asleep at her boobie, but Mom said no way to Dad putting that picture here. Only cause Mom said she didn't like the sleeping expression on her face, but Dad says she looked beautiful and peaceful and... FUNNY! Hehehehehehe.... Maybe I'll get Dad to sneak it in when Mom's not looking. Hehehehehehehe...

Luna Sunning

2007-08-28T19:40:00.000-07:00

In celebration of my one week celebration, I'm celebrating by catching some rays while knocking out a quick session of phototherapy at the same time... Ohhhh, life's truly good!

Intro to my glorious rise into the world

2007-08-26T23:57:00.001-07:00

Since I think because I have some catching up to do since my first day of this worldly life, as I'm already 5 days now and going on six, and as my mom always already cries how I'm growing up so fast, I'll post the most recent stuff hoping that will display last and seem to have been most recently posted (chronologically that is) so you can see and feel my rising from the beginning...

Good! Then let's do it!

Oh! If this is true, then this should actually be my last posting in this session. I'll post it here and at the end to test this. I'll call this LUNA 2 (mostly cause I love my name so much!)

Alright! Let's do it!

Here she is!!!

2007-08-26T23:47:00.001-07:00

Luna Zinnia Pace

August 21, 2007
9:06 pm
7 lbs. 7 oz.
20 inches
Leo/ Golden Boar

Mom and me... Job well done!

2007-08-26T23:43:00.001-07:00

Here's Mom and me looking tired while full of love and wonder.

light's, camera, ACTION!

2007-08-26T23:24:00.001-07:00

On day 2, Mom and Dad thought they were going to be taking me home as everything looked good. When the lab results came back late in the evening with numbers of 10.4 we found out that this wasn't going to happen as planned. Jaundice is pretty common with new borns and can often be resolved quickly, but often requires an overnight in the hospital under the phototherapy lights while sleeping on a billing light. In short, I was glowing green from the bottom, blue from the top, and made to wear uncomfortable, still slightly fashionable goggles which acted to protect my eyes from blindness. My young reflexes coupled with my extraordinary arm strength (not to mention my convincingly shrill cry) left Dad with total fear for my blindness and resulted in his absolute lack of sleep. For Mom, well she just couldn't take my cry. She loves me so much! Actually, they both do, so much! As for this whole phototherapy experience, all I could do is throw my hands in the air and shout "this is wack!"

Mom catching ZZZZZZZZ's

2007-08-26T23:17:00.001-07:00

There was a rare 7 minutes when Mom was able to sleep and Dad was able to catch this moment in this photograph. In the rear of the photo, you can see me in my private tanning booth, said to be very chic in some circles.

Big Yawn!

2007-08-26T23:07:00.001-07:00

I heard yawning was contagious... In fact, it's said that if someone in the room yawns, and you don't yourself yawn, this is highly indicative that you have a deranged mind at some level. Of course, I know you are all yawning right now...

Chillin at the crib...

2007-08-26T23:02:00.001-07:00

Home at last. Home is where the heart is. I'm so happy and content at home. My favorite thing to do are breast feed, poop, pee, sleep, sleep, sleep, and and share an occasional joke with Mom and Dad.

Proud Mommy!

2007-08-26T22:39:00.001-07:00

Mom is showing me off at the top of the hill where my Sun Flower is. Can you see how happy she is. She has me wrapped in the Moby wrap. I'm so cozy I fell asleep. I really enjoy moving my hands up by my face when I sleep. Sometimes, Dad tries to move my hands and I have to remind him how strong I am by muscling his hand back up to my face. He usually concedes and finishes with a smothering kiss to the cheek.

Mom Me and Sunflower

2007-08-26T22:32:00.001-07:00

Here's mom looking so beautiful as she does. She's standing next to my Sun Flower with me. Before I was born, Dad planted two SunFlowers at the top of the hill. One for him and one for me. It was said that when mine bloomed, I was going to be born. As it turned out, mine bloomed on my due date, but as you all know, I came four days later on the 21st. I guess it kind of came true.

Doctor Prescribed

2007-08-26T22:18:00.001-07:00

Mom opened my shirt and shined my face, exposing my slightly jaundiced , but soon to be golden brown bod toward the heavens. This is my diagnosed au naturel phototherapy. My lab reports today said my levels are where they should be, my poops are plenty, my pee's are perfect and my attitude is ab fab... Notice my intense aura gleaming in the sun.

Funny Stuff!

2007-08-26T22:12:00.000-07:00

Dad told me the one about the priest a sailor and a drunk guy...

The Pace's

2007-08-26T22:00:00.001-07:00

Margaret met us at the top of the hill and took our first family picture. Mom and Dad were so proud that hour. They say I'll have Mom's beautiful smile and eyes and Dad's wacky hair. Somebody told me two out of three ain't bad.