Eva Marie's Baptism

On Sunday, October 18th, Eva Marie Walker was baptized at St. Therese church in Seattle, WA. We were surrounded by family and friends both in presence and in spirit. Our church always includes the baptism as a part of the mass and offers the opportunity for parents to take part in this ritual with their new son or daughter four times a year. The weekend of her baptism happened to fall on the anniversary of Jeff's father's death and the birthday of my nephew, Shawn Patrick Kelly, who passed away this month. For both sides of our family, Eva Marie gave us a reason to celebrate the birth, renewal, and life that she has given us.

Watching the World Go By...

We are learning many new things from Eva's nanny, Olga. One idea that Olga gave us is to perch the "Princessa Preciousa" on the sofa. That way Princess Eva can watch the world go by and observe all of her lowly subjects (that's us). Seriously, she loves to watch all the action from our house and has the routine down. The greenbelt across the street keeps her interest in between all of the dog walkers, joggers, and cars that go by.

I'm Going to the Country..

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We spent Jeff's birthday last Sunday in Carnation at a pumpkin patch. Eva was thrilled to spend the day with her friend, Maya, who just turned one in September. I think it was the longest we've ever spent outside. She has the rosy cheeks to prove it. Dad, Mom, and Eva sipped apple cider and enjoyed the fall festival at the organic farm. A good time was had by all.

Happy Baby

Eva's First Bite of Rice Cereal

We let Eva sample her first few bites of rice cereal last week. Here's a video to commemorate this historic event. Eva's nanny, Olga, is featured here as well.

A Love Affair with My Feet

If I could choose a phrase that sums up the fourth month I would definitely say "Eva's Love Affair with her Feet." At first Eva would stare at her feet with utter disbelief. It was as if she was saying, "how on earth did I get these lovely toes and fetching feet. Dang! There they are again!" Every time she looked down at her feet she fell in love with them again as if they suddenly appeared for the very first time. Some time about mid month this infatuation turned into a utilitarian affair. "Not only do I HAVE feet, but I can touch them, eat them, and kick with them. Oh my goodness! I can STAND on them too! What did I do before I had my toes." I never grow weary of watching Eva discover her feet and all that they can do. Month three was the hands, month four, the feet. What will month five be?