Born May 1st at 12:47 a.m.9 lbs 8 oz, 22 inches long
Noah came home from the hospital yesterday... we are so excited to start getting to know him.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Noah Johnston Gibbs - May Day Baby
Born May 1st at 12:47 a.m.9 lbs 8 oz, 22 inches long
Noah came home from the hospital yesterday... we are so excited to start getting to know him.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Gratuitous Video Posting
Family members may be very interested to see the videos of Natalie in the bath! As you can see, she is doing very well on her alphabet letters - though often she knows who "goes with" the letter more than she knows the letter itself :-)
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Monterey Trip
Last weekend, we went to Monterey for our "babymoon" - one of our last weekends together as a family of three (well, four, but the fourth no doubt spent the weekend curled up in Baby Boy Gibbs's crib - meowing happily when her cat-sitter arrived to feed and play with her).
Here's a picture of Natalie in the "Splash Zone" at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Friday. She loved the giant blocks more than the tiny little fish they had in this section... at first I was worried that this meant she wouldn't be that into the rest of the fish at the Aquarium. No need to worry about *that* though.
Looking out at Monterey Bay from the Aquarium.
On the Otter slide!
Her favorite exhibit was actually Outer Bay. Check out the link for a cool picture - but the exhibit was a little dark for us to try to take pictures, plus it was always crowded with people. It was super-cool though! After our trip to the Aquarium, she now gets really excited to point out "fishies" anywhere she sees them.
Here are Natalie and Tyler at the Dennis the Menace park - designed by the creator of Dennis the Menace. This park was right across the street from our hotel. It would have been even better for a child a little older than Natalie, though we did spend a really fun hour here on Saturday morning.
After the park, Natalie had a spirited lunch in our hotel room. Tyler and I love it when she makes this face! She worked up an appetite for "shawbees" and "beebees" - strawberries and blueberries.
Then Saturday afternoon we tried to go in the hotel's pool, but the pool was absolutely freezing... and the hot tub was too hot... so we walked across the street to the Monterey State Beach. Natalie loved finding rocks and bringing them to me for our collection. We also built sand castles and ran around a fair bit.
Let's be honest - I was 37 weeks pregnant at the time - Tyler did the running around with Natalie :-)
Below, one of the only pictures we'll have of me being pregnant. I prefer to keep the camera trained on my photogenic subject Natalie.
That whole thing Natalie's left leg is resting on? That's her baby brother. He's huge. As am I.
Sunday, our non-sleeper woke up at 4 am and didn't really fall back asleep... so we left Monterey very early (8 am) in order to make it home for a proper nap here at home. On the way back to San Francisco, we drove up Highway 1 for some sightseeing.
We couldn't resist stopping at Pillar Point, our favorite Northern California beach. This is the beach where Tyler asked me to marry him almost four years ago! Natalie has been here a few times.
It was a gorgeous day with a nice low tide. Tyler and Natalie did a tiny bit of tide-pooling while I relaxed. Then it was back home for a nice long nap for Natalie and I! A very fun weekend was had by all (even Reese, who apparently took several nice naps with the cat-sitter - who also happens to be one of the workers at Natalie's daycare)!
Here's a picture of Natalie in the "Splash Zone" at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Friday. She loved the giant blocks more than the tiny little fish they had in this section... at first I was worried that this meant she wouldn't be that into the rest of the fish at the Aquarium. No need to worry about *that* though.
Looking out at Monterey Bay from the Aquarium.
On the Otter slide!
Her favorite exhibit was actually Outer Bay. Check out the link for a cool picture - but the exhibit was a little dark for us to try to take pictures, plus it was always crowded with people. It was super-cool though! After our trip to the Aquarium, she now gets really excited to point out "fishies" anywhere she sees them.Here are Natalie and Tyler at the Dennis the Menace park - designed by the creator of Dennis the Menace. This park was right across the street from our hotel. It would have been even better for a child a little older than Natalie, though we did spend a really fun hour here on Saturday morning.
After the park, Natalie had a spirited lunch in our hotel room. Tyler and I love it when she makes this face! She worked up an appetite for "shawbees" and "beebees" - strawberries and blueberries.
Then Saturday afternoon we tried to go in the hotel's pool, but the pool was absolutely freezing... and the hot tub was too hot... so we walked across the street to the Monterey State Beach. Natalie loved finding rocks and bringing them to me for our collection. We also built sand castles and ran around a fair bit.
Let's be honest - I was 37 weeks pregnant at the time - Tyler did the running around with Natalie :-)
Below, one of the only pictures we'll have of me being pregnant. I prefer to keep the camera trained on my photogenic subject Natalie.That whole thing Natalie's left leg is resting on? That's her baby brother. He's huge. As am I.
Sunday, our non-sleeper woke up at 4 am and didn't really fall back asleep... so we left Monterey very early (8 am) in order to make it home for a proper nap here at home. On the way back to San Francisco, we drove up Highway 1 for some sightseeing.
We couldn't resist stopping at Pillar Point, our favorite Northern California beach. This is the beach where Tyler asked me to marry him almost four years ago! Natalie has been here a few times.
It was a gorgeous day with a nice low tide. Tyler and Natalie did a tiny bit of tide-pooling while I relaxed. Then it was back home for a nice long nap for Natalie and I! A very fun weekend was had by all (even Reese, who apparently took several nice naps with the cat-sitter - who also happens to be one of the workers at Natalie's daycare)!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
April Showers
Actually, April doesn't normally shower us with rain here in San Francisco - instead the wind picks up (we've had wind of up to 35 mph this week)... But the lack of rain makes for some nice days to venture out and about, if you can stand the wind!
Two weeks ago Natalie and I took advantage of a nice morning to go to the Farmer's Market in San Francisco. We bought a few treats (really delicious brie, kettle corn, etc. - you know, anything BUT produce!) and then we went for a walk along the Embarcadero. We had such fun!
Eating "shawbees" - ie strawberries - outside the Ferry Building.
This past weekend, we had a few friends over for an Easter brunch. Natalie sprouted not one but TWO teeth Saturday night/Sunday morning, and was finally recovered from yet another ear infection - so we were totally sleep-deprived, and having friends over helped distract us!
Maya in the background enjoying Natalie's toy selection...
Todd and Anna Youngs
We had a super-fun Easter egg hunt on our back patio. The girls (Charlotte, Anna, Maya, and Natalie) all lots and lots of fun finding the eggs and opening them to see what was inside.
I am now officially on maternity leave from work, getting ready for Baby Boy Gibbs to appear. Three more weeks until his due date! We have a few little errands to take care of (de-furring his crib, as Reese decided that it was her own personal little haven; adjusting the straps on the infant car seat to fit a little newborn, etc.) but nothing that worries us. In fact, we are so calm about Baby Boy's arrival that we are taking off tomorrow for Monterey for the weekend to celebrate the end of Tyler's tax season. We can't wait!
At 36.5 weeks, Baby Boy Gibbs is estimated to be somewhere around 7+ lbs. already. Medical professionals seem to agree that he is shaping up to be as big as his sister was (she was 8lb 14 oz, and 21.5 inches long). He is very healthy, moving around vigorously - though not too vigorously for Mom, thankfully - and during my ultrasounds he's been sucking on his thumb, practicing his breathing, and just generally being cute. We hope that everything continues so well for the next few weeks.
Two weeks ago Natalie and I took advantage of a nice morning to go to the Farmer's Market in San Francisco. We bought a few treats (really delicious brie, kettle corn, etc. - you know, anything BUT produce!) and then we went for a walk along the Embarcadero. We had such fun!
Eating "shawbees" - ie strawberries - outside the Ferry Building.
This past weekend, we had a few friends over for an Easter brunch. Natalie sprouted not one but TWO teeth Saturday night/Sunday morning, and was finally recovered from yet another ear infection - so we were totally sleep-deprived, and having friends over helped distract us!
Maya in the background enjoying Natalie's toy selection...
Todd and Anna Youngs
We had a super-fun Easter egg hunt on our back patio. The girls (Charlotte, Anna, Maya, and Natalie) all lots and lots of fun finding the eggs and opening them to see what was inside.I am now officially on maternity leave from work, getting ready for Baby Boy Gibbs to appear. Three more weeks until his due date! We have a few little errands to take care of (de-furring his crib, as Reese decided that it was her own personal little haven; adjusting the straps on the infant car seat to fit a little newborn, etc.) but nothing that worries us. In fact, we are so calm about Baby Boy's arrival that we are taking off tomorrow for Monterey for the weekend to celebrate the end of Tyler's tax season. We can't wait!
At 36.5 weeks, Baby Boy Gibbs is estimated to be somewhere around 7+ lbs. already. Medical professionals seem to agree that he is shaping up to be as big as his sister was (she was 8lb 14 oz, and 21.5 inches long). He is very healthy, moving around vigorously - though not too vigorously for Mom, thankfully - and during my ultrasounds he's been sucking on his thumb, practicing his breathing, and just generally being cute. We hope that everything continues so well for the next few weeks.
Monday, March 23, 2009
19 Months, Trip to Michigan
Finally a few pictures of our trip to Michigan - after we've been back a week already! Shame on me!
At the Carroll family slideshow. We all gathered around and looked at slides of pictures my Dad has amassed over the years. A lot of fun - can't wait for more installments!
Natalie and Katie playing "night night" - Natalie's cousins were SO unbelievably amenable to playing all of her favorite games! They took great care of her. I have almost never seen her as happy as she was when she got to play with all of her cousins.
Matthew being adorable as ever.
"Bubba", ie my dad, showing Natalie how to use the blender.
Natalie, Aunt Pam, and Emma at the Polar Bear exhibit at the Detroit Zoo - what a great exhibit! And what a fun time we had.
Mom and Natalie at the polar bear exhibit. This was one of the few times Natalie let me hold her that day - she pretty much *only* wanted Aunt Pam to hold her by this point of our trip.
Emma in front of the camels.
More camels - also, evidence of my statement that she only wanted Aunt Pam to hold her!
Now that we're back she keeps asking for everyone in Michigan. "Where Bubba go?" is an oft-repeated phrase. Also, every little blonde boy in her books MUST be my nephew Nathan, i.e. Cubby. Apparently there are no other toddlers in the world (except Matthew of course, but he has dark hair of course). It's hard to imagine that I have entered a state in this pregnancy where it's not really advisable for me to fly anymore, so it will be a while before she sees everyone again.
Also, Natalie had her 19 month checkup today. I was glad to see our pediatrician so she could realize once again that she is about to get her second Gibbs child as a patient. Natalie is doing so well that the pediatrician asked me lots more questions about my pregnancy and this next child than about Natalie!
Stats at 19 months:
25 lb, 7 oz (61%) - it should be noted that this is almost a two pound gain in the last six weeks.
33 1/2 inches (87%)
Head 49 cm (96%)
She is supposed to be weaned from the bottle (check, for 6 months now), saying 7-10 words (check check check check check), climbing all over things (check), brushing her teeth every day (check - she LOVES to brush her teeth as long as Mom or Dad is doing so at the same time), and interested in books (CHECK). I was pleased to hear that her doctor thinks she is doing well! And, she didn't have to get any shots which was fabulous for mom :-)
At the Carroll family slideshow. We all gathered around and looked at slides of pictures my Dad has amassed over the years. A lot of fun - can't wait for more installments!
Natalie and Katie playing "night night" - Natalie's cousins were SO unbelievably amenable to playing all of her favorite games! They took great care of her. I have almost never seen her as happy as she was when she got to play with all of her cousins.
Matthew being adorable as ever.
"Bubba", ie my dad, showing Natalie how to use the blender.
Natalie, Aunt Pam, and Emma at the Polar Bear exhibit at the Detroit Zoo - what a great exhibit! And what a fun time we had. 
Mom and Natalie at the polar bear exhibit. This was one of the few times Natalie let me hold her that day - she pretty much *only* wanted Aunt Pam to hold her by this point of our trip.
Emma in front of the camels.
More camels - also, evidence of my statement that she only wanted Aunt Pam to hold her!Now that we're back she keeps asking for everyone in Michigan. "Where Bubba go?" is an oft-repeated phrase. Also, every little blonde boy in her books MUST be my nephew Nathan, i.e. Cubby. Apparently there are no other toddlers in the world (except Matthew of course, but he has dark hair of course). It's hard to imagine that I have entered a state in this pregnancy where it's not really advisable for me to fly anymore, so it will be a while before she sees everyone again.
Also, Natalie had her 19 month checkup today. I was glad to see our pediatrician so she could realize once again that she is about to get her second Gibbs child as a patient. Natalie is doing so well that the pediatrician asked me lots more questions about my pregnancy and this next child than about Natalie!
Stats at 19 months:
25 lb, 7 oz (61%) - it should be noted that this is almost a two pound gain in the last six weeks.
33 1/2 inches (87%)
Head 49 cm (96%)
She is supposed to be weaned from the bottle (check, for 6 months now), saying 7-10 words (check check check check check), climbing all over things (check), brushing her teeth every day (check - she LOVES to brush her teeth as long as Mom or Dad is doing so at the same time), and interested in books (CHECK). I was pleased to hear that her doctor thinks she is doing well! And, she didn't have to get any shots which was fabulous for mom :-)
Monday, March 9, 2009
New Camera!
We have a new camera, finally - which means we caught just a few snaps of Anna Youngs's birthday party on Saturday. The downside? I still don't have a good enough memory card which means that I got Natalie in the jumpy house and that's about it!
She was pretty shy with so many people around but we had a great time - and the birthday girl Anna was beautiful and looked like she was having a great time.
Natalie LOVES the Youngs family's sand table.
At home in her fancy dress for the occasion.
A picture of Natalie running!
Playing with blocks on a different day.
Tomorrow Natalie and I are off to Michigan. Can't wait!
She was pretty shy with so many people around but we had a great time - and the birthday girl Anna was beautiful and looked like she was having a great time.
Natalie LOVES the Youngs family's sand table.
At home in her fancy dress for the occasion.
A picture of Natalie running! 
Playing with blocks on a different day.
Tomorrow Natalie and I are off to Michigan. Can't wait!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
New Word
Natalie's latest:
Pterodactyl.
I have a witness! My sister heard it too (over the phone)!
I should explain that she has bunches of Little People figurines (what can I say? I love them!), and one happens to be a pterodactyl. Still, pretty cool word for an 18 month old!
Pterodactyl.
I have a witness! My sister heard it too (over the phone)!
I should explain that she has bunches of Little People figurines (what can I say? I love them!), and one happens to be a pterodactyl. Still, pretty cool word for an 18 month old!
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