Katie's First Walk down the street

So we decided that some fresh air would be good for the little sprout. We were not without our limitations. Mommy is still recovering, after all, and can only walk so far. And Katie probably doesn't like the cold so much. So we took extra precautions and bundled her up, probably too much.

From 2009-02-27 babies first walk down the street

Then we strapped her in her car seat, which was not easy.

From 2009-02-27 babies first walk down the street

She has a pretty SWEET hoodie on, in preparation for New York winters.

From 2009-02-27 babies first walk down the street

This is my favorite picture that has been taken so far in her life.

From 2009-02-27 babies first walk down the street

And now I leave you with a video that CLEARLY illustrates my baby's unmitigated excitement about her first walk.

Meeting Grandparent set #2

Another slide show! This is her fist meeting of the Grandparents on Tom's side.


Grandma Richter...

From 2009-02-27 meeting Grandparents Richter

...and Grandpa Richter

From 2009-02-27 meeting Grandparents Richter

Peaceful, Easy Feeling

From my sweet angel

Pretty in pink Slide Show

I think you have to click Play and you will get a sweet slide show...leave a comment if you can't get this to work (or better yet if it works well), and I can start displaying the pics in this fashion.

When it gets too loud for Katie

With all the visitors, and general excitement of our new arrival, and what with her complete inability to use words, Katie had to find some means of hinting that it was too loud for her.