Me and the Girls

Most of my time is spent being carted around to places that are mainly for my brother's benefit, but this past weekend Mom took me out to spend time with the girls. I got to meet some of Mom's good girlfriends from high school, namely Summer who lives in L.A. and has been one of Mom's closest friends for 16 years. I was super smiley that afternoon and really enjoyed the girl time.

Me with Summer

Summer's mom and another of Mom's h.s. friends, Becca

Aunt Mary's mom, Pam.

Mom thought I was dressed extra cute that day so here is a better photo of my cute outfit. :)

Here I am with my brother. He's pretty fun too. :)

One Month Photos

Here are a few photos Mom took this week. Don't you think I'm pretty photogenic?



I was pretty tired by the end of our photo shoot.

The Simple Life

I am now four weeks old. Can you believe it? I don't know where the time has gone, but I know I've had a good first month. I've had lots of visitors and have been out doing some fun things, but since I sleep through most of it (and Mom is often sleepy and hardly ever remembers her camera), I don't have a lot of photos to document these occasions. However, we do have a few photos for you. Mostly there are of me with my family.

Jonah likes holding me and I like him pretty well too.

We like to lounge around quite a bit when at home.

Jonah also helps me get through tummy-time. Sometimes I even fall asleep.

My great grandma Dyk came to visit this week. She lives in Turlock, CA and decided to come up for a funeral and stopped off to visit me and the rest of the fam.




Here I am with my friend, Jameson. His sister, Kate, and my brother, Jonah, are best friends. I suspect Jameson and I may become good friends too.

Can you see a smile on my face in this last photo? Mom's seen it a few times now. :)

Everyone thinks I'm a good baby. I was a good eater right from the start and only get Mom up twice a night. I even give her a good 4-5 hour stretch at the beginning of the night. Jonah and I are getting along well, though I think he wishes I was old enough to play trains with him. Someday... For now I will keep doing what I do best, eating, sleeping and lounging around.

A Few More Photos

Mom took a few more photos today and so we thought we'd share them with you.





Dad took this last one. Didn't he do a great job?

Newborn Photos

Mom finally got around to shooting and editing some photos of me. Thanks to everyone (Aunt Mary, Grandma Jill, and Saray) for the cute photo props she was able to use!

My Birthday

Hello Loyal Blog Readers:

Yesterday, September 2, I decided that it was such a beautiful day in Portland that I would make it my birthday! And, no use in waiting! I woke my mom up early, at 4:15AM, and quickly let her know that she should get ready for my arrival. I was enjoying the sun at Kaiser's Sunnyside Hospital in Clackamas by 6:49AM!

My parents were a little surprised by how big I am... 10 Lbs and 21 1/2" in length. That is quite a bit bigger than my 'big' brother Jonah, but I think it may be a little while before we catch up.

We had a great day celebrating my birthday, visiting with family and friends, and enjoying the day. We got through the night, and today we decided to go home. My big brother Jonah stopped by to stay hello, but he is staying another day with our grandparents Nana and Papa and playing with trains. So now, we are just relaxing at home, enjoying some Thai food (milk for me) that our friend Sara brought over, and getting ready for bed.

Until another day,
--Esther Dyk

Final Days

Mom's really hoping these are the final days (or hours) before I arrive. She wasn't sure we'd make it to my due date (the 24th), but here we are, almost a week later.



Last weekend Mom and Dad had the weekend to themselves. Nana and Papa wanted to take my brother, Jonah, huckleberry picking up at Mt. Adams and asked if he could stay the night on Friday so they could leave early on Saturday. Mom and Dad said, "Sure!" and had a great time going out to a nice dinner on Friday and then went kayaking on Saturday morning. They were also able to walk through the Street of Dreams condos in the Pearl District downtown. Nana and Papa even asked if Jonah could stay one more night as they were having so much fun together. Someday maybe I'll stay at Nana and Papa's place for a weekend!

Mom kayaking at 9 months pregnant!


Mom also had time to finish crocheting a blanket she had been working on for me. Now there's really not a lot left to do, except keep the house clean. Mom's also having fun spending time alone with Jonah, something that I'll soon keep from happening for at least a little while.

My blanket


Mom saw her midwife, Sharon, on Wednesday and found out she was 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced. Sharon also said Mom's cervix looks great (now that's not a compliment you hear ever day!). She suspects we won't have to come back for an appt. next Wednesday. :) On Monday, which will put us at 41 weeks, Mom goes in for a nontress test to make sure everything is looking alright with me. I think everyone is hoping she doesn't make it a week past the expected due date, but we will see! I like keeping everyone on their toes!