Sunday, September 28, 2008

One Week

Our little girl is a week old.
She is springtime, holidays, a first kiss, warm apple crisp, a refreshing deep breath, a great book you never want to end, a perfect pair of shoes, a glimpse of Heaven.
We are all settling in nicely. This big brother is enamored by his new sister, and so far the transition from one to two has been smooth.
He hasn't quite learned, "soft, gentle, or careful" yet, but he is ever attentive and loving.
He said he was being a, "big helper".
Oh...brother!!
Larkin could be described with every generality ever used to describe a little girl: sweet, cute, darling, precious, adorable, tender, pretty, and lovely. I prefer something with a little more Jane-Austen lustrousness to describe this ethereal girl.
"Larkin, the youngest of the Nuzman children, is a delightful character, how will anyone ever be able to tolerate those who do not like her, even in the least? I do not know. She has a lively yet peaceful and serene dispostion like the ease of the wind on a youthful spring day. She is a great pleasure which a pair of fine eyes in the face of pretty woman can bestow. She loves to laugh at follies and absurdities, embracing life with all of its ebb and flow. Larkin's wit and vivacity are her most radiant traits next to her resplendant beauty. She isn't necessarily an elegant female, but she does speak truth from her heart..."
In other words...she is undeniably one of the best things we ever did...

21 comments:

Julia Goolia said...

She's simply stunning. Keep the pictures coming!!

Love said...

so, so HAPPY for you, kam.

"one of your best things" is oh so sweet. love that pic of her sleeping with her arms up. she is edible! =)

Anonymous said...

Wow. So happy for you Kam...isn't it fun?

Paige said...

Oh, Kamee -- she's beautiful. You sound so happy and I am so thrilled for you. I didn't get to leave my comments on your first post since blogger was being difficult. SO -- CONGRATULATIONS! I am thrilled for you. ☺

Bethany said...

Awww....what a beautiful baby girl!! I am glad to hear that the first week went well and you are all settling in and adjusting!!

Your photos are of course fabulous!! I'll be looking forward to your next update...between naps and nursing I am sure!!

Shawna said...

I just came across your blog today (beautiful!) and I wouldn't normally comment except that I'm sitting here pumping into that exact container and those pictures made me laugh out loud. Thanks for the laugh and the beautiful photos, and of course congratulations.

Micha said...

Congratulations!! I'm excited to hear about your adventures. She is absolutely precious, and Gunnar is charming and hilarious as always. Enjoy the journey.

Shannon said...

Oh Kam, she is perfection! I can't wait to see her again. We have a similar picture of Braden doing the same thing, except he's double pumping-I mean c'mon Gunnar it's called multi-tasking. We are seriously warped parents with twisted senses of humor. Love ya guys!

Becca said...

Kam, what a sweet sentiment. She is a adorable. I love your Jane Austen quote or impression. It was spot on. I just finished PS I Love You, thanks for the recommend so long ago. Love ya Kam. Hope you are getting some sleep here and there and I hope you are feeling better now that you are uninhabited.

*Jess* said...

Gunnar had me busting out laughing at his "helping"!!

Kamee, Larkin is beautiful! I am so glad you are having a good first week at home :)

Kate said...

Holy cow... Larkin is beautiful, as are your words and photos. My fave is the top picture. And Gunnar pumping is precious. What a great helper.

shannon said...

Just lovely! Simply lovely! I could almost smell the newborn smell looking at the first one. She is heaven. And the shots of milking Gunnar are especially lovely :)

lauren said...

I think I am jealous - weird! I love her already..

Jennifer P. said...

Kamee--
I can't believe I missed THE announcement! What a darling, sweet, splendid baby girl! She is all those things you described and more! And her name---perfect!!!

I am so happy for you! Who knew I could ever feel such elation for a computer friend, and yet I do---like I was right there! (wish I was there! I'd bring dinner!).

Can't wait to see her grow through your lens!
~Jennifer

Tonya said...

dear sweet larkin,

you are so beautiful and we are so excited to watch you grow...oh how fast you will grow! You are so loved by all who love you and bring a smile to the faces of those of us who peek in at you through momma's photos...

now sleep, baby girl...esp at night *wink*

xoxo

ella, ava, mia, and tonya

Unknown said...

She is perfection. I am SO happy for you and for her big brother!

kristy said...

Oh Kam, she is beautiful and everything you described!!! Such a sweet little snuggy. I LOVE & laughed w/big brother being a big helper!! So darling. I'm so glad the transition has been easy for you! 2 is SO much fun. love ya BF. Gotta see you soon!

Kelley said...

Lovely sentiments for a lovely little girl, Kam. Aren't baby girls fun?!!

DeAnne said...

Kam, she's so precious! She really does make you fall in love with her just by looking at these sweet pictures. I'm glad that she's fitting in so nicely and that Gunnar is having fun learning all the mommy secrets!

The Cardenas Clan said...

Oh my goodness, precious little girls. What is it about girls that just make our hearts melt? You and Jaren did real good. Congrats on the newest addition!

The Smallwood Family said...

Larkin is such a beauty! Congratulations!