Sunday, June 22, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Picture Perfect Post
Having a few days off is a novelty. Other than taking time off to go somewhere for a vacation, I don't really remember the last time I just took time off. Not that I'm not doing anything, because I find that the three hour naps between feedings, diaper changes, swaddling, and what not are completely debilitating. I do get out, you know--to check the mail, to shop, to show off the baby. I also noticed that I've been taking a LOT of photos of the baby, but being a somewhat avid fan of photography, I've resolved to take pictures of other things, too, so as not to get rusty or soft.
I've tried experimenting with colors and collections of random things. The new camera is great for capturing huge files with tons of information. Now I just need to learn to use it more effectively and then learn to use the Photoshop that I've been dinking around with for too long without really learning how to use.
Life with three women in the house is not that bad. Little June Bug is probably the most demanding of the trifecta but she's only 1-1/2 weeks old, so that's understandable. Anyway, here's some random photos and of course, a couple of the Beautiful Bug herself.
The Happy Trifecta
June Bug Catching some sleep
You never know when Manga could save your life!
My fish market butcher
Fresh Fish! We catch 'em, You buy 'em!
Okay, who's hungry?
Love? Yeah, love's to sleep!
Colorful Produce at the Commissary.
Up Close and personal with the new mother
A block off the old Chip
Found this M&M Mosaic on the ground next to our parking spot. Thought it was neat.
Juicy red and Salmonella free!
I've tried experimenting with colors and collections of random things. The new camera is great for capturing huge files with tons of information. Now I just need to learn to use it more effectively and then learn to use the Photoshop that I've been dinking around with for too long without really learning how to use.
Life with three women in the house is not that bad. Little June Bug is probably the most demanding of the trifecta but she's only 1-1/2 weeks old, so that's understandable. Anyway, here's some random photos and of course, a couple of the Beautiful Bug herself.
The Happy Trifecta
June Bug Catching some sleep
You never know when Manga could save your life!
My fish market butcher
Fresh Fish! We catch 'em, You buy 'em!
Okay, who's hungry?
Love? Yeah, love's to sleep! 
Colorful Produce at the Commissary.
Up Close and personal with the new mother
A block off the old Chip
Found this M&M Mosaic on the ground next to our parking spot. Thought it was neat.
Juicy red and Salmonella free!
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Home and Happy
Cady June is home and doing well! Lilah and I are a little rough around the edges, but that is to be expected. But we couldn't be happier and are nothing but smiles and baggy eyes.
Looking back at our birthing experience, it was just great! People will knock a military hospital, but I have to point out that as you review the pictures, note how there are no less than three and sometimes up to 5 nurses in the room!
And a HUGE HUGE HUGE special props to Erica Schilling; we've called her a friend since the day we met her and boy howdy what a friend she is. Erica works in the OB ward and of course that's always been reassuring to both Lilah and I; and even though it was her day off, she came to the labor room with her hubby, scrubbed in, and stayed by Lilah's side throughout. She was a voice of experience where we had none, and thank you's just don't say enough. All the nurses were exceptional, each and every one. But Erica was everything we could hope for and more.
Some added pictures below from the Tuesday event. We have some new ones in the camera, but sleep deprivation is kicking my butt and downloading photos has been low on the list.
To everyone who has left such kind comments and well wishes, thank you from both of us! We look forward to barraging you with cuteness in the very near future.
Jason and Lilah
Looking back at our birthing experience, it was just great! People will knock a military hospital, but I have to point out that as you review the pictures, note how there are no less than three and sometimes up to 5 nurses in the room!
And a HUGE HUGE HUGE special props to Erica Schilling; we've called her a friend since the day we met her and boy howdy what a friend she is. Erica works in the OB ward and of course that's always been reassuring to both Lilah and I; and even though it was her day off, she came to the labor room with her hubby, scrubbed in, and stayed by Lilah's side throughout. She was a voice of experience where we had none, and thank you's just don't say enough. All the nurses were exceptional, each and every one. But Erica was everything we could hope for and more.
Some added pictures below from the Tuesday event. We have some new ones in the camera, but sleep deprivation is kicking my butt and downloading photos has been low on the list.
To everyone who has left such kind comments and well wishes, thank you from both of us! We look forward to barraging you with cuteness in the very near future.
Jason and Lilah
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Silence No More!
Welcome to the world, Cadence June Troxel, born at 6:40 pm on June 10th, 2008.
Not only is she incredibly beautiful, but she was also surprisingly willing to come out and see the world. Lilah and her mother were spending the day together, her mother and I having just gotten back to Japan on Monday, June 9th at 8 PM. There was talk of some contractions, different than Braxton-Hicks, but not really conforming to the "oh-my-word-that's-killing-me" contraction that everyone advised us about.
It was a good thing that Nana Lummus was here to supervise because she insisted that Lilah call the doctor and later go in to see the delivery peeps. Sure enough, without much ado, Lilah was seven centimeters! I stopped by to check on her only to learn that we were admitted and under observation. FOUR HOURS LATER we had a baby!
What a trooper Lilah is; she said she wanted to birth natural and she did--no pain meds, no vacuum assist, no kidding!
Prepare for a barrage of pictures. Cuteness commences immediately!
Early Afternoon Edit: I will continue to add some pictures to this post while we're here at the hospital. Once we're back home we'll start what will surely be many many new posts. So, here's some more photos:
Not only is she incredibly beautiful, but she was also surprisingly willing to come out and see the world. Lilah and her mother were spending the day together, her mother and I having just gotten back to Japan on Monday, June 9th at 8 PM. There was talk of some contractions, different than Braxton-Hicks, but not really conforming to the "oh-my-word-that's-killing-me" contraction that everyone advised us about.It was a good thing that Nana Lummus was here to supervise because she insisted that Lilah call the doctor and later go in to see the delivery peeps. Sure enough, without much ado, Lilah was seven centimeters! I stopped by to check on her only to learn that we were admitted and under observation. FOUR HOURS LATER we had a baby!
What a trooper Lilah is; she said she wanted to birth natural and she did--no pain meds, no vacuum assist, no kidding!
Prepare for a barrage of pictures. Cuteness commences immediately!
Early Afternoon Edit: I will continue to add some pictures to this post while we're here at the hospital. Once we're back home we'll start what will surely be many many new posts. So, here's some more photos:
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