At the Hospital

Due to reasons beyond my control, I did not take as many photographs in the hospital as I wanted to take. I just didn't have the energy to move around as I anticipated....crazy me (I'm always so overzealous). I had envisioned documenting my own "after-birth birth story" but couldn't work in the details between feedings and other random incidents during my stay. Cash kept me on my toes with numerous choking/gagging episodes due to swallowing too much fluid on the way out (poor thing). The first one was pretty scary and had me on edge for the rest of the stay. Fortunately, the episodes have nearly disappeared and I am able to sleep more soundly. Here are some photographs during our time at the hospital:

Contax 645 & Canon 1V; Delta 3200 & Kodak BW400CN; Dev & Scanned at Fromex

Baby Cash!

On July 27, 2011 at 4:01 p.m. I was reminded that the most joyous feeling in the world is the very first moment your new baby lays on your chest. Gjelosh Cash entered our lives at this time and his father and I will never be the same.  We are slowly but surely adjusting to life with three boys three and under and know that in no time at all they will be going on many adventures together. 

His given name is Gjelosh Cash. In case you are wondering, which I am sure many of you are, this is an Albanian name and is pronounced Jeh-loash (hopefully I got that right).  I will be calling him Cash and his Papa will probably be calling him Gjelosh or Cash Money. I ruled out calling him Jelly. Little Cash weighed in at 7lbs. 11oz. and was 20 inches long. He's eating great and pooping a lot. James is slightly ambivalent to him but George constantly wants to "touch the bebe." Also, George has learned that some babies eat from "bubbies" and enjoys reminding me of this event. I don't really have any photos accessible right now but am picking up film tomorrow, so I'm hoping to get some more posted. These were shot with my Polaroid instant camera. Cash was three days old. Welcome to the world my sweet one!

Polaroid 600SE; Fuji Instant Film 3000b

My apologies for the dust on these scans; it's difficult to edit dust and feed a baby at the same time.

Happy Birthday by James

It's not my birthday but James started singing the song to me a few days ago. He loves making a pretend birthday cake and presenting it to me. Of course, it just melts my heart. Hopefully, I will never forget these moments.

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful husband, Fran! Thank you for making our lives so special every day. We love you and are so proud of all your accomplishments!
Also, Happy Father's Day to my sweet Dad! I hope you have a great day and are feeling all the love we are sending you from Venice.
Photo taken this morning at breakfast:

Silence

No complaints from this tired Mama. Seven more weeks until a new life enters this house!

Contax 645, Kodak Portra 800 & TriX400, Dev+Scan @ Fromex

Aunt Shasha's Visit

It has taken me so very long to get to the photos of when Aunt Shasha and her two boys, Zeby and Orion, came for their April visit. While here the boys played together, we went to Legoland, frolicked on the beach, and hung out at The Getty Museum. I don't have photos from every occasion but here is a glimpse into their week here:

Canon 1V; Various film

Do You Think You Could Nap Like This?

For some reason I think only my husband could sleep through the happenings of two little people.

Contax 645; Kodak 400TriX; Fromex, Marina Del Rey