a few "old" photos from Neene and Nampa's collection of their granddaughter's life

Kepler's baby shower hosts: the lovely 'Talie, Kalthleen and Ingrid (their husbands are lovely and helpful too!)

Also, a few scattered other pictures from the hospital and the shower (such as the special guest appearances of Storey James (of 'Talie and Eric) and Oscar (of Julio and Emma) at play at the baby shower.

Kepler's dad and Neene at the hospital and Madison, Charmaine (8 months pregnant) and the grandparents (Neene and Nampa) at the baby shower

Grandparents look into the nursery minutes after Kepler's birth, while dad takes thousands of photos inside. Aunt Raegan was there for the birth too!

and even her socks are cute!

she's even cute when she's crying!

And doing everything else ;)
There are lots more photos of her cute-ness at dismount.

we finally met her!

...and she is the most beautiful baby ever!!! yes, I know everyone has already said that, but look, it's true! She was just starting to smile a lot more and hold her little head up when we were there. She's *almost* ready to start practicing her putting, but not quite ;)

Favorite images and Kepler at play and getting "air time"

Kepler's milestones this week:
more diaper rash (thus the air time for the cute little booty), making little noises (by accident), possibly two giggles (debatable), much better eye sight (but still loves lights like they're some kind of drug), and definitely big smiles of recognition upon seeing her mom and dad (this feels amazing).

Kepler in a favorite onesy from Auntie Rachel

Thanks to all our great friends and family, Kepler is the best dressed baby on the block. She could care less, but WE sure have fun getting her dressed up, to go out or stay in, and just adoring her.

Moved by her sleeping beauty to take a thousand close-ups. This is just the beginning.

Sweet baby, beautiful lighting. You all are lucky it takes me so long to upload images becuase I took about 20 photos of the beautiful sleeping baby in this late afternoon sun-glow.

A visit from Aunt 'Talie, Dylan and Storey

The Kattwinkels made it down to San Francisco from their new home in Bend Oregon, just to meet Kelper! What a wonderful visit - crazy to have three little ones in the house for the cats... ok, for me too! Talie's every motherly move was observed by the new mother (who knows Dylan and Storey are beautiful, sweet and happy children).

beautiful dad and babe

There simply is no way to not kiss Kepler a thousand times a day.