Archive for the ‘new baby’ Category

days with papa and mimi

Posted on August 8th, 2012 by mountain girl  |  11 Comments »

Second only to the birth of our baby was the great event of Papa’s and Mimi’s visit. We had almost 10 days with my folks here in the mountains–their first trip to Colorado. Zia was completely satisfied and happy during the days surrounding her brother’s birth. Mimi had lots of silly time with her–including this […]



these moments of celebration

Posted on August 3rd, 2012 by mountain girl  |  4 Comments »

“Every child begins the world again….” ~Henry David Thoreau



just born

Posted on August 1st, 2012 by mountain girl  |  22 Comments »

We are so happy to announce the birth of our baby boy, Cash Laredo Lucero! Cash was born at 2 pm on Monday July 30, 2012–two days before his due date. He is beautiful, strong, and healthy. We love him! We had an amazing water birth at home. My labor began at 10:30 pm July […]



for zia

Posted on July 28th, 2012 by mountain girl  |  6 Comments »

I wanted Zia to have a little present to open when the baby comes. I made her this nightie out of a soft scrap of knit fabric. It was easy-peasy and I whipped it up in about 20 minutes while she was sleeping. She loves blue. I bought a pair of Zia symbol earrings (Green […]



almost there

Posted on July 26th, 2012 by mountain girl  |  8 Comments »

We are in the final stretch. This is me this morning, with 6 days until full term. The belly has dropped considerably (can you tell?) I’ve been having on and off contractions since Sunday, and they are slowly building in intensity. My midwife thinks I just might not make it to my due date, August […]