the yenchiks

Santa Baby

2008-12-07T17:26:00.001-08:00

We went to visit Santa this weekend, I got all dressed up and wore a red bow, I was so excited!

There were lots of cool things to see, like polar bears, reindeer and even an elf. All that was left was Santa.

I finally got to see him and was a little scared, as you can see. He is much bigger in person... But anyway, he says that he will still bring presents, so it's ok. And next year we can try it again.

Our love to everyone! Hope you all get to see Santa too.

XOXO Stephen, Amy and Vivian

Gobble Gobble

2008-12-02T08:28:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone had a nice thanksgiving. Here are a few recent photos.

Wonder and amazement...

Playing with my new christmas dolly

At Nana's house riding my car

Who needs toys when you have coasters?

Bundled up ready to go watch the christmas parade.

New Photos, Finally!

2008-11-07T11:11:00.000-08:00

Sorry that it has been so long, but here are a couple recent photos. More to come...

Sweet Potatoes, Yum!

2008-07-07T09:52:00.001-07:00

6 months already!

2008-07-07T09:44:00.000-07:00

Pics

2008-05-26T06:47:00.001-07:00

Video

2008-05-26T06:42:00.000-07:00

Funny Faces

2008-05-26T06:38:00.001-07:00

2008-05-12T10:18:00.000-07:00

Here is a video of Vivi playing. She is starting to squeal when she is happy, it's very cute. (the funny sounds in the background are us trying to get her to do it)

And a photo...

May Pics

2008-05-12T08:52:00.000-07:00

Waking up from a nap, and wiggling around.

Hanging out with MomMom at mom's 30th birthday party.

Drying off after my bath. My favorite part of the day.

Sleeping Beauty

2008-04-22T08:23:00.001-07:00

3 1/2 Months

2008-04-10T06:07:00.000-07:00

Hanging out with my bear.

Getting ready to go outside and play in my overalls.

Standing up on my daddy.

Holding my Easter bunny, getting ready to go to Grandma's house.

Almost Three Months

2008-03-19T16:19:00.000-07:00

2 months and counting

2008-03-05T10:22:00.001-08:00

You have to be quick with the camera. The smiles come all the time now but most often in the morning. She must have gotten that from her mother.

Future parents take note. Bouncing on the ball = guaranteed nap time.

I'm more of a monkey man but the kid loves giraffes. She also loves woodgrain so I'm guessing it's the pattern.

Those eyes are wide open and exploring the world. It won't be long before she starts grabbing what she sees.

Friends and Family

2008-02-04T12:15:00.000-08:00

5 weeks

2008-02-04T11:53:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow will be our fifth week, and we are finally getting into a routine. Vivi is sleeping better, and so are we, so everyone's happy. She is working on her first smiles, and they are very cute. She is getting bigger every day, 11.5 pounds now! She has gone to her first restaurant, her first walk into town and she has been out shopping. We have had lots of visitors too, all of the grandparents, some friends, and a few aunts and cousins have all been by. Grandpa David and MomMom Tuttie even came all the way from Georgia to visit. Here are a few more pictures.

1 week old

2008-01-08T09:39:00.000-08:00

Things are finally starting to settle down here. I can't believe how awesome she is. It is amazing how much you can love someone you've only known for a week. Here are some new pics, she looks so much different already. Thanks for all of the lovely comments and wishes!

It's a girl!

2008-01-02T19:55:00.000-08:00

The big day finally arrived, and wouldn't you know it, we had a New Year's baby. Vivian Sara Yenchik was born at 12:08PM on January 1st 2008. She weighed in at a hefty 9 pounds 13 ounces. I now fully acknowledge my wife as a superhero. I've never witnessed a more amazing feat by a more amazing woman. And now I get to live with the two most beautiful women in the world! I'm one lucky guy! We can't wait for everyone to meet her once we get settled in. Oh, and sorry for the lack of posts toward the end there, but rest assured, the flood of posts and pics to come will be much more interesting. Here are a few from the first two days.

Vivian being weighed after birth. Also future blackmail picture number one.

Proud mama.

Daddy's little girl.

Relaxing on Pop-pop.

The newest member of the Chase Utley fan club.

8 weeks to go!

2007-11-09T05:41:00.000-08:00

Here is a picture of me and Stephen at my baby shower last weekend. We are getting close and we can't wait!

Post Vacation Haze

2007-09-20T11:32:00.000-07:00

As you all well know, it takes at least a week to wind down from a vacation. That's my excuse for the lack of posts, take it or leave it. I'm going to go through the pictures from the wedding this weekend and get the better ones up for your viewing pleasure.

Wish you were here

2007-09-04T14:02:00.000-07:00

Although we pretty much have to stay submerged in the pool to prevent spontaneous combustion, Treasure Island sure beats working. Well, except for the pirates.

Womb with a view

2007-08-27T17:34:00.000-07:00

. . . and here's a look at the inside.

Bigger by the day

2007-08-27T15:53:00.000-07:00

Belly pics tonight!

2007-08-27T07:25:00.000-07:00

Fear not, faithful blog readers. Pictures of Amy's belly will be up tonight! Scout's honor!

Pictures forthcoming . . . really

2007-08-23T07:05:00.000-07:00

Sorry about the lack of pictures. I promise I'll get some up by this weekend. In the meantime, here's a picture of the place we'll be staying in Florida, The Sands at Treasure Island. I like the retro look, especially the tassled umbrellas. I'll keep an eye out for Frankie and Annette while we're down there.

Stephen Yenchik and the First Blog Post

2007-08-21T10:35:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody. This is Stephen, the male half of The Yenchiks. I'd first like to thank my wife for using a good picture of us on the site. Ever the aesthetician.

Big things ahead for us are:

2 weeks until vacation and my brother Sean's wedding in FL. Just say no to hurricanes!
1 month until I start grad school and no longer interact with the outside world (except for Spring Break . . . Cancun here I come!)
4 months until Baby Yenchik joins us!

We'll keep you posted as things develop, like Amy's belly. We'll try to get more pics up soon.

Here we go

2007-08-21T09:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. I have been asked to start this so that we can keep in touch with our family and friends. I thought that I would practice doing this now before the baby is here. More to come later...