Aisley's First Superbowl

Aisley had a great first superbowl. She proved to us that she is ready for football season by sleeping through a lot of yelling and screaming - and winning $50 in superbowl squares (dad was VERY proud!!).

Mommy-to-be!!

Nikki meets Aisley

Melanie is one of Aisley's favorites

Daddy-to-be ... breastfeeding?!

Can you find Aisley's squares? (7-7 looks promising)

Trying to shield Aisley from all of the noise

Celebrating Aisley's win!

Aisley loves to pose during her sleep

More posing

Playing with Daddy after he got home from work

Look at those eyes!!

Look at those chipmunk cheeks!

Aisley asleep in her crib

First 6 weeks

Well, as everyone has told us it would. . . time is flying!! Aisley is growing up quickly and has begun to acquire quite the "buddha belly!" She is a very good baby, despite her frequent "Scowls," and is sleeping through the night consistently (yippee!!). Aisley has also shown what we no doubt believe to be remarkable strength and genius as she has already rolled from her stomach to back several times! :)





All ready to run errands

Bath time!

Play time!


Daddy has the magic touch.



Belly time!

Bed time!

Welcoming Aisley

Aisley has had a very busy first 4 weeks of life with days and evenings packed with phone calls and visitors!! She is already very alert and smiley and we have had so much fun getting to know her.

We had a great Christmas. We were so lucky to have both sets of grandparents in-house for the holiday. They were a great help to us with their cooking and cleaning skills!! However, we most appreciated their love and support through the early weeks of parenting. Aisley enjoyed being held and loved so much and can't wait for them all to come back for her Baptism in March!

Eric preparing his infamous "Boil over" Stew

The Kuehn Grandparents were such a great help!! We love their cooking!!

Grandma K and Aisley

Cuddling up to Grandpa Kuehn

The Zare Grandparents arrive!

Aisley and Grandma Z

Preparing a Christmas Dinner Feast

Grandma Z keeping things in order

Danielle and Gary were Aisley's first visitors at home!

Aisley getting to know Jeff.

Aisley loves Sara!

Jen and Andy visit with Aisley ... and threaten to buy her Ohio State gear.... they wouldn't dare!


Eric trying to coerce Aisley into rooting for Michigan - Not a chance.

Aisley is content cuddling with Melanie

Carolina cuddles with Aisley in her homemade "Wonger Originals!"

Aisley asleep in Carolina's "Wonger Originals"

Brenda stopped over for a visit with Aisley too!

One week old!!

Reading Seuss with Daddy

Smiling!!



Cuddling

Aisley McKenna Zare has finally arrived!!!!

After 17 hours of labor ended with a C-section, we were blessed with a beautiful daughter. Aisley McKenna Zare was born on December 16 @ 11:31 p.m weighing in at a GINORMOUS 9 lbs 3.5 ounces!!! Our MD was unsure why labor stalled until the C-section revealed our "little" girl was way too big for mommy to deliver. Our MD was shocked at the size as I only gianed 25 lbs and my belly measured 1 centimeter small at my last doctor's appointment on Monday morning. Our MD laughed as she pulled her out and exclaimed that she had no idea where this baby had been hiding!!!


40 weeks and ready to POP!!

Labor begins to get painful


Eric helping me get through contractions - He was awesome, as usual.


Our Doula Fran was an amazing person and was so unbelievably helpful throughout the whole process.


Our Dr was great as was the entire staff at St. Francis


The proof - 9 lbs 3.5 ounces!!


The C-section was extremely uncomfortable but got the job done

Mommy (looking exhausted) and Aisley
(Thats what 8 hours of sleep in 4 days will do)

Daddy ordering room service (looking exhausted)

Grandma and Grandpa Kuehn with their 8th grandchild!!

Finally going home!!!

Cuddled up


Our beautiful Aisley

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Hello, I'm huge.

We are closing in on the due date and are ready to meet this "little one" who doesn't feel or look so "little" anymore! Uncle Scott came all the way from D.C. to visit this past weekend and we had a lot of fun. 38 weeks

Kanpai of Tokyo with Uncle Scott, and friends Jeannie and Johnny

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