bkg: http://www.beanmom.com/pix/batik3.jpg Dcp_0240.jpg Mommy in labor About 2 hours before Sammy was born Dcp_0244.jpg The rough towel Sammy makes her debut Dcp_0245.jpg So far, so good Surveying her new domain Dcp_0246.jpg How heavy is she? 8 pounds, 7 ounces! Dcp_0249.jpg Checking her out Chincey sniffs the new competition Dcp_0256.jpg She's a big sister! Mommy made this shirt for her. It shows. Dcp_0264.jpg So very tired Mommy needs some rest. Dcp_0265.jpg Brand new baby Sammy needs some rest, too! Dcp_0270.jpg Baby burrito She's all snuggled up Dcp_0271.jpg Hungry baby! She was born right in this bed! Dcp_0274.jpg Too cute We can't get over her Dcp_0277.jpg WAY too cute Check out those toes! Dcp_0279.jpg I surrender! It took us a few days to get up the nerve to trim those tiny, sharp nails. Hence, the socks. Dcp_0286.jpg Compound presentation She kept that hand up by her face for a few days after birth Dcp_0287.jpg Having a nice time Mommy forgot how nice it is to nurse a teeny tiny babe Dcp_0292.jpg Proud Daddy Daddy and his newest sweetie Dcp_0293.jpg Sleep She does it well Dcp_0294.jpg More sleep She does it often Dcp_0294AliceSammy.jpg Sisters The similarities are striking Dcp_0295.jpg Flower from Helen Aren't they lovely? Dcp_0296.jpg Orchids from Pop-pop They are gorgeous! Dcp_0298.jpg All snuggled in Mommy still hasn't left the bedroom Dcp_0299.jpg Chest nap Right where she wants to be Dcp_0300.jpg Just look at her When she's asleep, she is ASLEEP Dcp_0302.jpg Nap 1 An impromptu photo session Dcp_0305.jpg Nap 2 She really is cute Dcp_0306.jpg Nap 3 I could watch her all day Dcp_0308.jpg Nap 4 But ya know, it's making me sleepy Dcp_0309.jpg Nap 5 Think I'll go take a nap, myself! Dcp_0310.jpg Daddy and baby Alice took this picture! Dcp_0314.jpg NAK -- Nursing At Keyboard Mommy is up and out of bed and in front of the computer! Dcp_0316.jpg Everybody needs a bosom for a pillow Mommy had that Cornershop song running through her head for days... Dcp_0318.jpg It's so cushy She's completely comfortable Dcp_0322.jpg Go on, have some! Sammy considers a snack Dcp_0323.jpg Tired but happy Both of them Dcp_0324.jpg Little maiden Tuesday's child is full of grace Dcp_0325.jpg Fast asleep Did we mention, she SLEEPS? Dcp_0326.jpg Still fast asleep I mean, she's really good at it! She's got a talent! Dcp_0327.jpg Same pose, different substrate We're too busy taking care of her to take pictures when she's awake Dcp_0328.jpg Listing to the side Daddy thinks fast Dcp_0329.jpg With Pop-pop 1 First meeting Dcp_0330.jpg With Pop-pop 2 Not so sure Dcp_0331.jpg With Pop-pop 3 Warming up Dcp_0334.jpg With Pop-pop 4 Okay that's enough Dcp_0336.jpg Back to mom Now HER, I recognize! Dcp_0338.jpg All snuggled in Sammy sleeps while Alice snacks Dcp_0343.jpg Anth is soooo outnumbered Can you count the five females in this picture? Dcp_0345.jpg Holding Alice holds her sister, with some help Dcp_0346.jpg She's SO happy The proud older sibling Dcp_0348.jpg With Grandma 1 Hello! Dcp_0349.jpg With Grandma 2 Sammy stretches Dcp_0350.jpg With Grandma 3 Sammy snoozes Dcp_0351.jpg With Grandma 4 Grandma beams Dcp_0353.jpg With Grandma 5 Getting a little sun Dcp_0354.jpg Grandma's-eye view No wonder she was beaming! Dcp_0360.jpg How Mommy spends her days If you get an email from her, this is what she was doing when she wrote it Dcp_0361.jpg How Sammy spends her days If you get an email from Mommy, this is what Sammy was doing when she wrote it Dcp_0364.jpg I'm not sure I trust you... Actually this is her poopy face Dcp_0365.jpg Just had to take a diaper break Hey, we're back to the email again! Dcp_0409.jpg Colorful! Sammy sackerooni Dcp_0443.jpg Daddy's turn Holding the sleeping Sammy-girl Dcp_0444.jpg All soft and fuzzy That is one sleeping baby Dcp_0445.jpg Bundle in blue This is her nap chair Dcp_0446.jpg First adjustment 1 Getting a gentle chiropractic adjustment Dcp_0447.jpg First adjustment 2 She liked it! Dcp_0448.jpg First adjustment 3 She feels much better Dcp_0451.jpg First adjustment 4 Alice got adjusted, too, later Dcp_0463.jpg View from above This is what mommy looks at all day Dcp_0464.jpg More NAK Good thing that chair is so comfortable! Dcp_0465.jpg Back in the nap chair Same chair, same nap, different blanket Dcp_0466.jpg Still cute and tiny But growing! Dcp_0467.jpg Let me sleep Flashbulbs disturb her slumber Dcp_0468.jpg Strong arms Once again, she's due for a manicure Dcp_0469.jpg Vogue Get these things off my hands! Dcp_0470.jpg Uncle Brian Okay, now who's THIS? Dcp_0477.jpg Aunt Natasha Practicing up for her imminent new babe Dcp_0479.jpg Just so sleepy She makes me too tired to focus Dcp_0482.jpg Resting on cushions 1 This is the life! Dcp_0483.jpg Resting on cushions 2 Take a closer look Dcp_0484.jpg Resting on cushions 3 Mommy is pretty comfy, too Dcp_0489.jpg Falling asleep 1 The beseeching look Dcp_0490.jpg Falling asleep 2 The squinty look Dcp_0491.jpg Falling asleep 3 She can barely keep her eyes open Dcp_0492.jpg Falling asleep 4 Fading fast Dcp_0493.jpg Falling asleep 5 She gives up the fight Dcp_0495.jpg Falling asleep 6 And she's fast asleep Dcp_0497.jpg Falling asleep 7 Hitting coma level now Dcp_0499.jpg Why we gave up dairy 1 See that little red rash? Dcp_0501.jpg Why we gave up dairy 2 That's a classic dairy reaction rash Dcp_0502.jpg La la la I can't hear you! Sammy ignores my objections to giving up dairy Dcp_0503.jpg I really must insist She states her case and demands a dairy-free diet Dcp_0504.jpg Listening to my rebuttal I'm given 30 seconds for counter-arguments Dcp_0505.jpg No longer listening to me Nothing I can say will sway her Dcp_0507.jpg The case is closed It's agreed. No more cow's milk for mommy. Dcp_0508.jpg Better days ahead Sammy contemplates a future free from allergic symptoms Dcp_0510.jpg Who are you And why are you in my face? Dcp_0512.jpg Look towards the light Sammy is fascinated by our chandelier Dcp_0513.jpg No matter how you turn She is still focused on the fixture Dcp_0514.jpg Wait a minute.. How long have YOU been there? Dcp_0515.jpg Oh well, since you're here What's for lunch? Dcp_0516.jpg Heather made this 1 A friend made this outfit just for Sammy Dcp_0517.jpg Heather made this 2 Doesn't she look sweet? Dcp_0518.jpg Heather made this 3 You can't quite see them, but those are pink bunny buttons! Dcp_0519.jpg Heather made this 4 It fits her just right and is so cool and comfy! Dcp_0520.jpg Heather made this 5 Ah, you can see the bunny buttons in this shot! Dcp_0521.jpg Heather made this 6 The perfect outfit for a little snooze (Mommy LOVES this shot!) Dcp_0523.jpg Heather made this 7 Oops, she's waking up now! Dcp_0524.jpg Heather made this 8 Or maybe she's just shifting position Dcp_0525.jpg Heather made this 9 Here, Anth, you hold her for a while Dcp_0526.jpg Heather made this 10 She's all crinkled up... Dcp_0527.jpg Heather made this 11 ...but still asleep! Dcp_0530.jpg Silhouettes Who's Daddy's little girl? Dcp_0532.jpg Hula dancer 1 Whoa!! Dcp_0533.jpg Hula dancer 2 Her startle reflex works JUST FINE Dcp_0534.jpg Pinky She's got that glow of health Dcp_0535.jpg Jenne's sling 1 Maya wraps make very cozy nests Dcp_0539.jpg Jenne's sling 2 Sssshhh!! Let her sleep! Dcp_0541.jpg Omigosh! What's that over THERE? Dcp_0543.jpg Big and little 1 Alice loves to hold her sister Dcp_0544.jpg Big and little 2 This picture is disgustingly cute Dcp_0548.jpg Laps and laps 1 Girl pile Dcp_0549.jpg Laps and laps 2 Sammy's had enough Dcp_0551.jpg Big smile for Mommy She's just happy to be here Dcp_0552.jpg Wait a minute She's not so sure, now... Dcp_0553.jpg Please don't hurt me Another beseeching look Dcp_0554.jpg Chin tickle Mommy jollies Sammy out of her bad mood Dcp_0555.jpg Over the shoulder 1 Baby snuggle Dcp_0556.jpg Over the shoulder 2 Checking out the cameraman Dcp_0557.jpg Over the shoulder 3 Hey, what's that over there? Dcp_0558.jpg Over the shoulder 4 Sweetie face Dcp_0559.jpg Over the shoulder 5 Looming Dcp_0560.jpg Alice jumps into frame 1 Perhaps she's craving attention? Dcp_0561.jpg Alice jumps into frame 2 Maybe we need to take more pictures of her? Dcp_0562.jpg Alice jumps into frame 3 She seems to know how to get what she needs, anyway... Dcp_0563.jpg More Maya She's a sling-babe Dcp_0564.jpg Still more Maya Slings are so great Dcp_0566.jpg Heather also made this 1 Nice shower/water sling huh? Dcp_0567.jpg Heather also made this 2 Can't wait to try it out in the pool! Dcp_0570.jpg Slipping into slumber Oh, just let me SLEEP! Dcp_0574.jpg More for Sammy Keeping abreast of the situation. Dcp_0575.jpg Even more more. The frog clock is not really sitting on her head. Dcp_0576.jpg Mom's-eye view Sammy says "Help me!" Dcp_0578.jpg Alice's old glasses They've become boring -- time for a change! Dcp_0580.jpg Alice's new glasses Yes, just a little bit pointier. Dcp_0581.jpg New glasses, soft focus Dcp_0582.jpg New glasses again Aren't glasses supposed to make you look SMARTER? Dcp_0584.jpg Side view You can almost see the little silver "Rocket Power" skateboard. Dcp_0587.jpg Daddy & Baby, Take One Dcp_0588.jpg Daddy & Baby, Take Two Dcp_0589.jpg Daddy & Baby, Take Three Finally. Dcp_0590.jpg Kitty ride Not sure anybody's having fun here, except for Daddy Dcp_0593.jpg Football hold Another mom's-eye view Dcp_0594.jpg Finger sucker She's gotta suck on SOMETHING!! Dcp_0595.jpg Finger chewer Think she's teething yet? I do! Dcp_0597.jpg Sleepyhead The soft focus is very soporific, yes? Dcp_0598.jpg Best friends 1 Alice and her friend Gabby Dcp_0599.jpg Best friends 2 What are they up to?? Dcp_0601.jpg Too cute! This outfit should be outLAWED Dcp_0602.jpg She's had enough Too girly even for her? Dcp_0635.jpg Leave me alone Naptime Dcp_0636.jpg A little closer Shh! She's still asleep! Dcp_0638.jpg Trying to capture a moment 1 A smile for Daddy Dcp_0639.jpg Trying to capture a moment 2 Beatific expression Dcp_0640.jpg Trying to capture a moment 3 Daddy's pretty funny... Dcp_0641.jpg Trying to capture a moment 4 ...But after a while, he palls Dcp_0642.jpg Still waking up Early morning? Late night? Dcp_0645.jpg Can I hold my sister? After I finish my blue raspberry lollipop, I mean? Dcp_0646.jpg Manic grin It's out of focus, but you get the idea Dcp_0649.jpg Bath time 1 She LOVES the bath Dcp_0652.jpg Bath time 2 Ahhhhhh, how relaxing! Dcp_0654.jpg Hanging out Totally comfortable Sammy Dcp_0656.jpg Another footsie picture Don't you just want to nibble those toes? Dcp_0657.jpg Slipping Totally asleep Dcp_0658.jpg Can I hold my sister again? Note sling assortment behind her (the purple thing's a scarf) Dcp_0660.jpg Look how happy!!! We got the smile! Dcp_0661.jpg Being that happy is hard work Taking a break from the joy... Dcp_0662.jpg Ready for round two Another smile is sneaking up on her Dcp_0667.jpg Alice took this one So it's a little blurry Dcp_0668.jpg Big sister helps out Alice thought Sammy looked bored, so she brought her a toy Dcp_0670.jpg Tummy time 1 Sammy practices her crawl... Dcp_0671.jpg Tummy time 2 ...or maybe her roll... Dcp_0672.jpg Tummy time 3 ...or maybe just her drool? Dcp_0673.jpg Hanging out Saturday afternoon at our house Dcp_0674.jpg Tummy time 4 Another view of the exercising babe Dcp_0675.jpg Overhead Tummy time's over, now it's back time Dcp_0677.jpg Flower nap So peaceful, but actually about to wake up Dcp_0684.jpg Al fresco It's a nice day! Dcp_0689.jpg Sisters again They both have rather jaunty expressions here Dcp_0692.jpg Daddy's favorite hold Nobody does it better Dcp_0693.jpg Puts 'em right to sleep! Sammy can vouch for that! Dcp_0695.jpg No thank you She doesn't care to nurse at this time Dcp_0697.jpg A late night... ...but she did finally fall asleep Dcp_0703.jpg Help me! "She's checking her email again!! Get me outta here!" Dcp_0718.jpg Pinned! Left-handed mouse practice for Sammy's benefit. Dcp_0729.jpg Pushup Working on the upper-body strength Dcp_0731.jpg Hey, wassat? Something caught her eye Dcp_0732.jpg I wish I could roll over Sammy's reach exceeds her grasp Dcp_0736.jpg Whoa, baby! She's in motion! Dcp_0737.jpg Tummy time times two Alice pretends to be a baby, too Dcp_0738.jpg Come a little closer Don't you just wanna pick her up? Dcp_0739.jpg Couch nap When she fell asleep, there was a breast there... Dcp_0745.jpg Hmmm... Sammy ponders the patterns of the leaves above her Dcp_0747.jpg It's a little bright Even in the shade, the sun makes her squinty Dcp_0748.jpg Hi there! She likes being outside in the nice weather Dcp_0756.jpg Telling it like it is Alice explains it all Dcp_0757.jpg Biker chick Duck-shirt Girl always wears her helmet on dangerous missions. Dcp_0758.jpg Back to Sammy "Oh, how I wish I could roll over!" Dcp_0765.jpg Mmmmm... "These fingers are delicious!" Dcp_0766.jpg A hope and a prayer "Please let the Red Sox win the World Series!" Dcp_0767.jpg Hatching a plan "Yes, I can see it now..." Dcp_0768.jpg Hee hee hee She thinks you're funny-looking Dcp_0770.jpg Snuggly sisters Alice gets in on the action Dcp_0771.jpg More snuggly sisters Sammy's got a good hold on Alice's hair Dcp_0773.jpg My two girls I love this shot Dcp_0778.jpg All strapped in Ready for take-off! Dcp_0779.jpg Alice-eye view Mommy's all strapped in, too! Dcp_0797.jpg O Happy Girl Sammy gives it all she's got Dcp_0798.jpg "Whew, what a workout!" Her cheeks needs a rest! Dcp_0799_2.jpg Thanks, mom! Sammy appreciates her mom's home-cooking Dcp_0800.jpg Resigned to her fate "Yeah, she's checking her email AGAIN. Whatcha gonna do?" Dcp_0803.jpg So very pleased She's the smiley girl! Dcp_0804.jpg Rockin' out Alice plays air guitar Dcp_0811.jpg Sisters Sammy and Alice's daughter Rose Dcp_0812.jpg Slipping! Sammy gets a little tired of posing Dcp_0945.jpg Not yet She's not quite ready for the bouncy-ball Dcp_0946.jpg Up close and personal Sammy in a pensive mood Dcp_0948.jpg "You again?" Ambushed by the paparazzi Dcp_0949.jpg "No pictures!" "Get that camera outta my face!" Dcp_0951.jpg Nap time All snuggled up with Mommy Dcp_0952.jpg Mommy's girls Alice loves to hold her sister Dcp_0960.jpg Late-night shot Tired babes Dcp_0961.jpg Sammy's side Tired babes, detail 1 Dcp_0962.jpg Alice's side Tired babes, detail 2 Dcp_0965.jpg "Oh, my!" Mommy gets that camera RIGHT UP CLOSE Dcp_0981.jpg Thank you, Helen! Helen gave us this cute onesie! Dcp_0985.jpg It fits perfectly... Isn't that a great little giraffe? Dcp_0986.jpg ...And it's so comfy! But Sammy's not that impressed Dcp_0991.jpg Dog family Alice poses with her husband (the big one) and a few of her kids Dcp_0992.jpg Say cheese! The perfect smile Dcp_0997.jpg Getting tickled? The perfect smile turns manic Dcp_0999.jpg "Excellent!" Sammy plots to take over the world Dcp_1000.jpg Too cute Laying on the charm Dcp_1004.jpg What is she looking at? Whatever she's looking at, she likes it!! Dcp_1008.jpg Upper body strength Sammy's tummy time exercises Dcp_1011.jpg The forlorn face "Put down that camera and help me!" Dcp_1012.jpg Longing to be mobile She SO wants to be able to crawl!! Dcp_1014.jpg In Daddy's arms All that tummy time wears ya out! Dcp_1015.jpg Another sisters pose Alice's new favorite pastime -- striking this pose Dcp_1016.jpg Look of love Mommy and Sammy commune Dcp_1019.jpg Hangin' out Check out the new funky shoes! Dcp_1021.jpg Exercise ball? A new way to watch TV Dcp_1026.jpg More tummy time She can't get enough tummy time! Dcp_1028.jpg "Huh?" She's very busy trying to crawl Dcp_1043.jpg Falling, falling... Sammy swirls into the vortex Dcp_1046.jpg Slung Hanging out with mom Dcp_1050.jpg "Hee hee hee!" The goofy toofless grin Dcp_1052.jpg "Um, sis?" Alice's loving grip Dcp_1058.jpg "Almost... moving..." She can actually push herself backwards now Dcp_1063.jpg Jaunty Mugging for the camera Dcp_1066.jpg Nap time All the tummy work takes it out of ya! Dcp_1068.jpg More nap time Daddy gets into the act Dcp_1070.jpg "Aw, man!" "She's back at the computer!" Dcp_1073.jpg Adoring gaze Who knows WHAT she's adoring Dcp_1075.jpg Tapstress Ready for her first day of dance class Dcp_1078.jpg On the go She's got her chewy, so she's happy Dcp_1085.jpg Tickle How cute is that?!? Dcp_1114.jpg Sammy at the York Fair She was not overly impressed Dcp_1142.jpg "Hey! You with the camera!" Sammy realizes she is being watched Dcp_1144.jpg "Can I play with these?" Time for some serious digging Dcp_1147.jpg Kissies She's such a peach! Dcp_1148.jpg Babymover Daddy on the go Dcp_1149.jpg Ready? "Push me!!" Dcp_1154.jpg Comin' at ya! Alice in mid-arc Dcp_1157.jpg Now that's happy She's such a cheerful girl Dcp_1165CowBlanket.jpg Collage We never get tired of tummy time, do you? Dcp_1168.jpg Chef Alice makes silly snakes (carrot slices and PB) Dcp_1169.jpg Ladies Nice pic of Jen and Sam Dcp_1174.jpg Gotcha! She's got her toes... Dcp_1176.jpg Mmmmm! ...and they're delicious! Dcp_1182.jpg Can I try? Alice gets in on the toes Dcp_1184.jpg Daddy's girl Nice pic of Anth and Sam Dcp_1185.jpg Streeeetch Alice grows taller before your eyes Dcp_1188.jpg Funny face Alice took this shot! Dcp_1189.jpg Nappish Fell asleep Dcp_1194.jpg Go, Sammy, go! Look what Sammy can do! Dcp_1219.jpg Changing time "Put that camera down and give me a diaper!" Dcp_1221.jpg "Ummm..." She's not so sure about all this Dcp_1231.jpg "Oh, Rochester!" Sammy does her Jack Benny impression Dcp_1234.jpg Nap a deux Taking a break on Mommy Dcp_1241.jpg Touch She's gotta touch the water Dcp_1243.jpg Out of the sun Sammy bubbles happily in the sling Dcp_1249.jpg Snake charmer Alice poses in front of the reptile house Dcp_1254.jpg "Eh, y'know..." Sammy's first try in the stroller Dcp_1255.jpg "Take the picture, quick!" Thank goodness for a fast shutter... Dcp_1262.jpg Hippos Alice poses in the Children's Zoo Dcp_1263.jpg Comfy Sammy's second try in the stroller Dcp_1264.jpg She does dairy This is true Dcp_1265.jpg We do dairy This is NOT true Dcp_1268.jpg Big day I Sammy tires of the zoo... Dcp_1273.jpg Big day II ...so she passes out.