Sunday, January 30, 2005


Very cozy in the carseat

Saturday, January 29, 2005


The thoughtful thinker

First Bath


Looking a little frightened, Elise gets her first bath at home. We're a little scared ourselves because she seems so fragile.

Friday, January 28, 2005

Two Weeks Old


Two weeks old and another doctor's visit.
Vitals: Weight 7 lbs. 4 oz. Length: 20.6 inches

Sunday, January 23, 2005


Auntie Margot

Still trying to fit into her clothes

Saturday, January 22, 2005

The Strauss Family


Ben, Monique, and Zac come by for a visit and it looks like Zac can't wait to hold Elise

Tuesday, January 18, 2005

Skinny Legs


What skinny legs we have

Four days old at her first doctor's visit

Saturday, January 15, 2005


Great Aunt Elaine

Auntie Jane

Uncle Monty

Auntie Tia and Uncle Mark

Friday, January 14, 2005


Great Uncle Richard and Great Aunt Kathy

Auntie Sophie and Uncle Johnny

Mother and Daughter


Although thoroughly exhausted, Mom can't help but marvel in the miracle of life

Auntie Truc


Auntie Truc was in the delivery room when Elise was born and was a great help to Mom and Dad

Grandmas


Grandma Bui welcomes her 4th grandchild and Grandma Nguyen welcomes her first!

Auntie Von

The Fong Family


Auntie Janet, Uncle Sheldon, Cousin Calista, and Cousin Jolie

Uncle Tuan, Auntie Chewy, Cousin Kaya

Uncle Gilbert and Auntie Truc

Family of three

First Visitors


Dazed and confused, Elise stares at her first visitors. There were many that day who came to welcome her. We are so lucky that she is loved by so many.

Love At First Sight

Elise Arrives


After 39 5/7 weeks and 27 hours of labor, our little girl was finally here. Elise took a little while coming into this world but once the pushing started, she was out in less than 2 hours. The experience can only be described as magical and surreal.