Lana Sleeping and Playing!

Lana and Lewis enjoying some tummy time!




Lana found her thumb in the last couple weeks and puts her right to sleep!



Our new jungle toy!

To Grandmother's House We Go continued

"It's SO exhausting being the center of attention!"

Grandma and Lana












Aunt Joy and Lana

To Grandmother's House We Go!!

Columbus Day Weekend was the mark of Lana's first big roadtrip---all the way to Aberdeen/Hazlet, New Jersey! Much to our delight, she slept the whole 4 hours up, waking only to have a little breakfast!














Here we are as a family in front of the "ocean" (really a bay).

Daddy and Lana having a special moment at the waterfront restaurant JakeABob's.

















Lana all dressed up for her revealing at Grandma's church!

Smiling Part 1

Lana is just starting to smile. We will keep you updated as progress continues. Stay tuned for more excitement from the Price Household!

Lana's Homemade Mobile

Until we get something official Sarah and I made our own mobile. As you can see, we think our daughter is very advanced.

A few more pics with Picassa

Updated Pictures of Lana

So we've just been learning our way around on Picasa (I highly recommend it!) and are enjoying not only proudly displaying our new baby girl, but also our photography skills. So without further ado, may I present Lana (Week 4)

Outings And Elevators with Lana

JP here -- Sarah and I will take turns at posting stories on this blog as they come up. Most time it will be up to you to decide who is posting such witty commentary. Today is a freebie. As you might imagine, most posts these days will probably be centered around the new addition to our family -- Lana -- and her adventures.

Among those first adventures have been outings to Eastern Market, Outback Steakhouse, the DOT Farmers Market, and Pentagon City.

Sarah and I were long determined as parents that we would continue to get out of the house and enjoy our outings (and usual slew of chain restaurants) with Lana. She has been a very adaptable baby so far and has seemed to thoroughly enjoy every venue (if sleep = enjoyment for babies which I believe it does).

I'm also fascinated by the unavoidable shifts and changes you have to go through when you have a baby. Simple things like always looking for the ramp in the sidewalk so you can successfully navigate your stroller, worrying about dramatic shifts in temperature, and this week's favorite - elevators.

Sarah and I both consider ourselves efficient people and hate waiting, especially when it's unnecessary. Imagine our chagrin at the Mall when we discovered we could no longer simply hop on the escalators between the floors but would now have to wait for the one elevator in the Mall to take us between floors and stores. Dreading the long wait, we pushed the call button and waited. Being the superb husband and father than I am, I volunteered to go move the car while Sarah waited for the elevator. Meanwhile, once the elevator doors opened, Sarah learned just how much life had changed. She got on the elevator with two other strollers and moms and proceeded to exchange the usual vital statistics (weight, height, and DOB) but then was given numerous tips on the best places to shop, rest, and eat with kids.

Who knew one of the most avoided places for us could also be one where you could learn the most? I have a feeling a lot of the journey ahead might be like this.

Lana Elizabeth Price has arrived!

For those of you not on Facebook, here's our birth announcement!

Lana Elizabeth Price was born on August 22nd at 7:03pm after only 12 hours of labor (induced, nonetheless!). Mom, Dad and baby did great and went home on August 24th.

Here's a few pics:




















Unfortunately, Lana had a high bilirubin count at her first doctor's visit, so she had to be hospitalized for 2 days! She spent her first week birthday in the hospital under the "bili-lights" with her cool shades. Here's a picture of the exact moment she turned one week!





All is well now and we're looking forward to settling in on a daily routine. Babu and Nana Vanderhoof have been staying with us and will leave on Wednesday...then we're on our own! Keep us in your prayers!

The Price Baby Shower

Once again, too long since the last post! Below you will find pictures of our visit Baby shower from last night. Enjoy! (BTW, the baby is a girl! Princess Price!)


The Food















The "Diaper Cake" and presents!















Opening Presents















The Clothesline with Belly Pics!














With the Hostesses Amanda and Julia

Baby Bump pics!

Well, we're 22 weeks in and I finally have enough baby bump to warrant a picture! We find out the sex tomorrow, so I'll be sure to post that up as well.

BTW, we're now both on FaceBook, so I've been posting many more pictures and updates there. It seems easier...come be our friends!

Baby Price!

This news is WAY overdue...we've tried to call most people, but for the masses, this will have to do....we're expecting! Our baby is due the end of August--we don't know the sex yet. This truly is an amazing, memorable time, and we're having a blast--it helps that I've never been sick and just want to eat all the time. JP is also enjoying all the naps!

I don't have any pics of the baby bump yet and the sono pics are not that defined, but will definitely post more in the near future.

January Get-Away

Being the supportive husband that he, JP whisked us both away to a weekend retreat that he was checking out for work. Of course we forgot the camera, but here are some pictures from the website to give you a good idea of the luxury we had! The Inn at Perry Cabin, front view.

Our suite had a king-size bed, huge bathtub, fireplace, and two bathrooms. We estimated it at 800 square feet! It was hard to leave!

Christmas 2007

Jape with Lewis and the Christmas Tree....Lewis' First Christmas!

Christmas 2007 started with Christmas Day at Grandma Worth's in Lancaster

Followed by the Prices' stay with us here in DC (Joy got to sleep with the dog!)

Followed by Nate and his dog, Abbie, staying with us through New Years!