As anyone who has had a baby knows, having help the first few weeks really is nice.  Well, Zoe is having both sets of grandparents visit her in her first 2 week of life.  This week is time for Zoe to meet Grandma and Grandpa Brandt.  They must be doing something right because every time they pick her up, she falls fast asleep.  More fun posts to come as the week progresses…

Jon Q

 

 

OK, enough about the cigars and beer that dad had today – he was able to drink and smoke for the past 9 months.  How about mom’s first drink?

Jon Q

 

 

 

A wise man once said, you just haven’t had a child until you have had your first celebratory cigar (well, it wasn’t really a wise man…)  So, Elan (who is my oldest friend and I have known since I was 10) came over today with cigars to celebrate the birth of Zoe.  Elan came with his son Ari and we asked him to take the picture of us. (Note: don’t ask a 5-year-old to take a picture of a moment you really want to keep without checking it out first.)  Anyway, I have added it below for your enjoyment.

Jon Q

 

 

 

The past days have been exciting ones for Zoe. She came home yesterday, and today she has her first pediatrician’s appointment. (I’m sure she’s really sick of doctors by now, though!) She also met her first set of grandparents – my parents – last night, which was exciting for everyone. My parents seemed to fall in love with Zoe right away… When coming back from the airport, I asked my mom, “Do you like her?” She looked at me with teary eyes and said, “What’s not to like?”

-M