Chris, Cara, and Jane: Jane's First Weeks

Cara and Jane -- five days old

It's kinda hard to remember Jane's first few weeks, they all seem a blur -- at least Jane was getting some sleep.

However, we want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for all the love, support, and generous gifts that have been showered upon us over the past year. There is no way we will be able to express our gratitude to everyone. At the risk of forgetting someone we want to specifically acknowledge: Kim and Nigel for opening up their home and throwing us a fabulous baby shower (Jane would be sleeping in a dresser drawer if it weren't for you); Ben, Bridget, Joe, Danny, Kandace, and Matt for showing up to all the events and for so warmly welcoming Jane into our families; all our aunts and uncles who showered us with generous and thoughtful gifts in anticipation of Jane's arrival; Kristen Z. for the beautiful handmade presents (especially the groovy diaper bag) and for patiently answering all our silly questions; Rick and Bernadette for sharing the experience and organizing a meal delivery for us; Jill for all the beautiful hand-me-downs, awesome information, and for doing all our consumer research for us; everyone who brought us delicious dinners those first few weeks; our grandparents who have sent wonderful gifts to feather our nest; and, to our parents whose generosity continues to overwhelm us in every respect and who have embraced Jane with so much love; and we have to give special recognition to Meme who, from the moment we told her we were expecting, has at every opportunity blessed us with the most amazing and thoughtful gifts and the most constant and loving support (there's absolutely no way we can properly thank you Mom).

Jane and Meme

Thank you to everyone who has shared the arrival of Jane with us -- the experience has been made exponentially richer because of you and it's comforting to know that Jane will be surrounded by such wonderful people.