Lily began her modeling career yesterday at Sears Portrait Studio. We had too much fun with her. Even the photographer was having a good time playing with Lily and getting her into some really cute poses. Here are some of the photos we got to take home. We bought the CD with the copywrite release so we actually are able to print these photos wherever we want.
I know I haven't blogged for a very long time, but I've been busy, people. Since my last entry we've packed up our house in Colorado Springs, been from there to Kansas City twice, put 600 miles on our car just searching for a home in K.C., packed up a U-Haul with the help of 2 very good friends (thank you Diane and Tracy!) and are finally here in Kansas City.
(No, I'm not pulling a Brittany Spears and driving with Lily in my arms. We pulled over at a gas station on our way back to Colorado Springs to feed her and here I am easing out a big burp.)
(It wasn't always easy driving with a baby and dog in the car, especially at feeding time, but they did pretty well with each other. I never once had to say "I'll pull this car right over if you don't stop bickering!")
I think Lily is really happy to be here. She sure does get a lot of love and attention from her grandparents, aunts and uncles. And Koichi and I sure like the free babysitting that we sometimes get too. 
Lily is getting pretty big now. I'm not sure exactly how much she weighs, but it's probably close to 13 or 14 pounds. She is rolling over, turning around by wiggling while laying down, grabbing objects and putting them inevidably in her mouth, giggling, smiling, cooing, squeeling, and pretty much stealing the hearts of everyone who lays eyes on her.
Lily's Aunt Jen and Uncle Dwain did her and us a great big favor by purchasing a bouncer for her. She loves it because she can stand up in it and bounce (she still is not a fan of lying down for long periods of time), and I love it because I can have 30 minutes free to myself when she's playing in it.
Now that we're here in Kansas City, the search is on for a job for me. Koichi started his job at Wal-Mart last night, and though he pretty much went straight to bed after he got home this morning, I think he likes it. I haven't found a job quite yet. I've applied for several, but am still waiting to hear back from some districts. Yesterday I had an interview for a long-term subbing position in a very desirable district, and that could get my foot in the door, but I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for something more stable than subbing. I know something is out there, just gotta find it.
Last weekend Lily's American grandma and grandpa came to see their granddaughter for the first time. I think they were pretty smitten with her. My mom did pretty well with having one arm in a cast, but my dad didn't seem to mind getting extra time to hold Lily and give her a feeding or two. We'll all be reunited next week when the Tsukioka fam heads to Kansas City to do some apartment hunting. Hopefully we'll be there for Koichi's first Father's Day!
I think Lily is pretty happy to say goodbye to the oxygen too!
Lily is just about the cutest baby I've ever seen. True, I'm biased, but after looking at these pictures you're bound to agree with me!
A couple weeks ago Lily's Uncle Dwain and Aunt Jennifer came to visit her. We all had a great time playing with Lily and taking her out on the town. Here are some pics...
Lily got an honorary seat on "Russel."
Aunt Jen played lots with Lily and even changed a diaper or two. She was also very attentive to Skippyjon who was feeling a little jealous.
Here we are out and about at the Garden of the Gods.
This happened to be Mother's Day weekend. For my first Mother's Day, Koichi gave me some beautiful ivory roses and gourmet chocolates. Later that night we all went to dinner at Buca di Beppo's and enjoyed some very tasty Italian cuisine.
