A Recap of My 1st Month (In Pictures!)

A Model Newborn

In Wisconsin it is imperative to STAY WARM. Mommy makes sure I stay warm by keeping me bundled up when we go outside. Of course, now that inklings of spring are starting to show, I don't need to wear quite as much every time I'm taken out.











Staying inside requires different attire. Mom's got the apartment at a toasty 76, so I can get away with a long sleeved onesy and a hat. This makes diaper changes faster and the strain on mom's and Austin's ears smaller. (I don't like my dirty diapers!)











Lounging around never looked so good. Thanks to a lot of nice people I have an adorable wardrobe. Mommy was sent to Wisconsin with plenty of clothes for a baby girl. Luckily, that girl is me! My lounging has recently, as of today, progressed to actual moving. I was having my tummy time and I scooted my body in a circle. My tummy stayed in the same spot, but boy did my legs to a lot of squirming! Mobility aside, I actually am quite content to be propped into a sitting position. As long as mom is next to me and doesn't let me tip too far I am happy!





When babies attack! I'll be there leading the way! :-D Mom snapped this shot of me before I was even a week old. I am even better at holding my head up now. People need to be careful when they carry me because I like to throw myself backwards.





In other recent happenings in my life, I have started cooing and making random noises a lot more. I have a lot to say, unfortunately most of the time I am not understood. :-S ;-)

My 1st Day In "The Real World" (Out of the Hospital)

Life lesson #1 - How to Pick a Nose. ;-) My big brother got to hold me, and he wanted to teach me. We went to grandma J.'s house for a couple days before settling back in our own place. It was nice for Mom to still have someone around before taking on both Austin and myself!














Don't I look super strong? My uncle found a ripped dollar bill and he and mom set me up like this. They think I'm the sweetest girl. :-)











I was pink like the towel I was laying on. This is right before my first sponge bath outside of the hospital. I wasn't too fond of it, but my big brother got in right after me and he loved it! I've been very happy with bath time since I lost my umbilical cord. I coo in the tub! :-)








Just before bedtime, Mom laid Austin and me side by side to see if I was really that small. It's not as apparent in this close up, but if you were see the full length of both of us side by side... Well, then you would know why he's called my BIG brother. :-D

-About Me-

January 28, 2008
And like Bang! I'm born... (Out in three pushes) 19 inches long, 8 pounds even. Mom was in labor (water breaking til birth) for just over five hours. Unfortunately for her, the first epidural she was given didn't work, and the second didn't kick in until just before she started pushing. (Ouch!) Other than that there were no complications!!!






It was a day to remember! :-D Taking pictures was my God-mother/Great-aunt Mary. She was there in the delivery room for mom and me.










<---- I didn't open my eyes much at the hospital. Besides the fact that I had just been born, I couldn't stand bright lights! I screamed very loudly anytime someone turned one on or brought me into a well lit room. However, mom got this picture by having me outside of a room with a light on. :-)







Tiny Feet! My big brother Austin welcomed me to the world with some petting and tattling. The first thing he said when he saw me was "She kick me in the face!" He must have a great memory because I hadn't kicked him for a week or so, and when I did I was in mom's stomach... and when I was in there he tried kicking me back! Welcome to the world and welcome to sibling rivalry I guess. ;-)





Nayeli Elizabeth is the name I was given; in case you couldn't tell from my blog title, or the fact that you probably know that already if you're looking at this site. ;-) Nayeli is a Native American name/word, from the Zapotec tribe. (They're from Mexico.) It means "I love you." My middle name means "God's vow" or "God's promise." My parents, both being from the mid west, figured with a first name like Nayeli (pronounced Nah-yell-ee) it would be more suitable for me to have a common middle name. :-) Dad calls me Naya, my brother, Austin, calls me En-ellie, mom calls me princess, pretty and Naya Beth, and my grandma J. calls me Nellie. Someday I might figure out what my actual name is! ;-)

I am just over a month old right now, and my mom is a picture-holic, and whenever she finds time, between giving my brother and I all the attention we need, to update this with stories and pictures, she is going to!

Austin the Smart

Austin was So interested in reading today. We must have read books for two hours straight... My throat still hurts! I am so glad he is showing interest though. He recognizes many words and has started making his own rhymes! I can't believe all the things he can do. I think he's so smart!

The other day I needed to use the restroom and the baby started crying. Austin pet her head and told her it was okay, then he found her pacifier and gave it to her and she stopped crying! He's such a great help.
Today he helped make mac and cheese for dinner. He loves cooking. We danced around the kitchen while waiting for the water to boil. It was such a good time! :-)

We visited my moms church on Sunday and Austin went into the nursery. I had three people tell me how good he was for the woman in charge. They couldn't believe how warm and friendly he was. I was very proud of him. :-D

Austin is having a lot of fun getting to know his Wisconsin family better. He can distinguish between his many sets of grandparents and great grandparents. (He also knows who grandpa and grandma Green are, since their last visit.)

It's difficult to be so far away from California. Austin and I both miss the weather, the swimming and of course our family and friends. We can't wait to come out for a visit some time! :-) Until then we keep getting a little more used to cold and snow every day... It's really not that bad! :-)

the Fam.

Austin with a snowman we built.

Austin and his uncle Tim. (Visiting from Colorado)

Austin and his uncle Isaiah.

Life in Wisconsin

We've been in Wisconsin for two months now. We're almost completely settled in. The baby will make for a few more changes, but we're ready. Austin says things like "I got a new baby sister in mama's tummy," once in a while.

He read a book right around the new year. It's called Bugs, Bugs, Bugs." There are seven words in it, but he's got all seven down and recognizes them in other books as well. :-D

In our new apartment Austin is sleeping in his very own twin bed with a spiderman bed set. He has an adjustable basketball hoop, a skateboard, a tricycle, and a sled. He really likes to stay active!

When the weather is above twenty degrees we go outside and build snowmen and run around.. and go on walks. We're both still pretty excited with each new snowfall and will sit with our faces in the window to watch the flakes fall to the ground. :-)

We miss our friends and family in CA very much, but we keep in contact with a few over the phone and would love to hear from anyone else who wants to call. Also, some of the Zygutis family has relatives in Chicago and can visit us when they're nearby. (It's only an extra two hours, and we're willing to find a way to meet them down there.)

Our first planned trip to see anyway a little further away is in June. We're hoping to get down to Arkansas for the Green Family Reunion. I'm very excited for this, and I'm sure Austin will be happy to hop on a train again. :-)

Austin's birthday went well. In total he had three or four birthday cakes. There was one party in CA and I think two more in WI. Christmas and Christmas celebrations came soon after. Sometimes Austin still thinks we're going to get presents when we go to visit someone. It was basically our whole first month here that that was all that happened!

We don't have cable or internet in our home yet, but we go to the library and use family's computers when they are available. Austin has become very good at drawing and coloring. Some of his pictures are amazing. He also has a love for Mr. Potato Head. He has... 12 potato heads or so I think. :-O Train tracks and blocks fascinate the munchkin, as does building desks and shelves and anything that needs to be put together! He's good at so many things!!

Among his many talents and hobbies Austin helps me out in the kitchen. I think he likes preparing muffins the best, but he gets a kick out of helping with the Mac and Cheese too. :-)

I'll try to keep everyone posted as best as I can. Please feel free to e-mail and call. I suppose I better get on sending out a mass e-mail with all our new contact info. Look for that! :-)

We miss and love you all!!!

FINALLY, an update!

Hello Family and Friends!!!
Life has been a little insane this year and the website hasn't always been the friendliest when I try to update, but here I am again to give you the low down on Austin Eric!

Austin is still working on potty training. He has been doing a great job and for the past three weeks he has only went threw one pack of diapers.

After the evacuation due to the SoCal fires was lifted we started working on reading and Austin now recognizes the words baby, mama, daddy, Austin, fish, diapers and cow. He loves to use his flashcards and learn, learn, learn!

The little bugs birthday is coming up at the end of November and he will be three! The day after his birthday we're hopping on an Amtrak and heading to Wisconsin. (Just in time for winter.) We're hoping for some warmer clothes than we own from Santa. :-)

Austin is expecting a little sister in early February, and he does cute things like saying he has a baby in his belly, and running up to me, lifting my shirt so he can see my stomach and saying "Hiii baby, ur so cute!" He then blows rasberries. :-)

Recently Austin decided that "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is one of his favorite movies. It's driving me insane, but it's still adorable! He also like to watch "Happy Feet," it's about a dancing penguin.

We hope you're all well this holiday season and I will try to get back into updating this... I might have to keep the slideshows off, but I can do a picture here and there. Thanks for checking in and God bless! :-D