I'm Five weeks old

Bonjour! I am a big girl now. I have my own headbands, dresses, and a Mommy who takes very good care of me. I have been a little fussy because my tummy hurts, but my brothers have taught me how to "pass gas" and it makes it much better. I am now nursing very well, but have an occasional soy formula to see if it helps my tummy. My very first social event was a shower (that's grown up talk for a party) and I got so many new outfits to wear. Even a pink satin ballet back pack and skirt for my lessons. I haven't decided to take ballet or tap yet, but my MaMa hopes for ballet. So far, I like this world I'm in, even if it is pretty busy. I still get to rest a lot, but Mom wishes it would be when she does at night. Oh well, that's the life of a Princess, n'est pas? Au revoir for now.

Baby Girl

At last, I am very glad to meet you all! My name is Princess Ella. I have 3 brothers who are being very kind and loving to me. I was just 6 hours old when this picture was taken by my Grandma Rosemarie at the hospital where I was born. As you can see, I was really tuckered out. Dr. Kromhautz gently pulled me out of my Mom's tummy even though I really wasn't supposed to be born for 3 more weeks. I tried to stay in by not turning around, but him and Mommy decided they wanted to see me sooner. And Daddy was there to see me and take pictures of me coming out. I kind of like this picture of me all cleaned up. It has been quite an adventure so far. I'll let you know how I like it as the days go by. Au revoir!

Our first grandaughter is born !

We are proud to announce the birth of our 4th grand child, Ella Amberley Janowicz! At 10:23 am, on Monday, April 20, our first little grandaughter came into the world. She weighed in at 5lbs 1oz, and 18 inches long. Since the princess was breech at the time of her last ultra sound the previous Thursday, the doctor scheduled a c-section for Monday at 7:30am. Two emergencies preceeded Bridgett's and so she had to wait for her turn. Finally at 9:50 they came to get her and her coach, Matt. The procedure took about 45 minutes. Ella was 3wks early, but it turned out Bridgett was dilated 5 centimeters, so this was planned by the Universe! To anyone who thinks we have control of our destiny, here is proof we do not. Baby Ella is thriving and Bridgett is recovering nicely from the c-section. We are all proud and relieved both are healthy.
Click below to hear her at just 6 hours old. Ma Petite-Fille !! Tres Bien!

Shower for Bridgett and Matt

Our couple's baby shower was a success! We even got on YouTube courtesy of my BFF, Karen. The men were good sports and provided great entertainment for all who attended. It was a beautiful, sunny day inside and out!

Princess Peek a Boo !

Here I am in my Mom's tummy! I think I want to be a gymnast when I get out of here because I can kiss my toes. I was a little shy when they tried to see me at the last ultrasound, but they finally got me to move my feet away from my face. Maybe I'll be a diver in the Olympics doing the jack knife!

be'be' is 3lbs 3ozs

As of yesterday, March 6th, our Princess weighs 3lbs 3ozs and is healthy, active, and has a large brain! Seriously, that's what the doctor said. You go, girl! Takes after her MaMa, no doubt. Bridgett and I had our ritual lunch at Le Ciel and I saw her eat two (2) strawberry, bannana, and almond, stuffed with nutella crepes. What more could a mother want? Of course, I had to help her a little.

Expecting our first grand daughter!!

I am proud to announce our new blog dedicated to ma petite-fille, my grand daughter. So far I have had the delightful pleasure to join Bridgett and Matt to one of the ultra sound appts. and afterwards, a lovely lunch at Le Ciel, a crepe restaurant in SLO, a favorite of Bridgett's yum...bon appetite!