Monsoon Summer

It's already mid-August; things have been busy and I'm getting behind on the blog. Summer school is over for James - he finished his wood-fire class a few weeks ago, and we celebrated by taking a family vacation down to Phoenix for a few days. Beyani got to swim in the pool for the first time! My parents came for a visit recently; we went down to Sedona for a day, and my dad and I started building a bench - my first woodworking project since the baby was born. Our trip to the Bay Area was busy but fun. It was just too bad we couldn't stay a little longer.

We're in the rainy season here in Flagstaff, but we still get out for walks almost every day. The woods run up to our backyard, so we walk amongst the trees, and Beyani loves it. School starts in a week - James has a full course load, and I'm taking two classes - one for a certificate in Systems Administration and Security and one for a web design certificate. James and I are still going to be able to take turns with Beyani, so she won't have to go to daycare (we just won't see each other much :( ).

That's it for now! We hope everyone is doing great, and wish you happy summer days.

It's summer!

Well, things have finally warmed up here in Flagstaff. We've had our first weekend without freezing temperatures at night, and are starting to plant outdoors. Summer school has just started for James - on top of working in the ceramics studio he's taking Jewelry-making and Geology. We're showing his ceramics at the Farmer's Market on Sundays through the summer. I'm working on renovating the house, and still working part-time at the College. I just took a quick trip back to California to see family, which was really fun. We're going to the Bay Area to see James' family next week - it will be Beyani's first flight!

Beyani's 4 months old - and school is over!

James just finished his first year at NAU - one more year to go for the BFA! Beyani is 4 months old now, and getting cuter every day. We went on a hike in Sedona last week with her Uncle Mikel, where this picture was taken. We also went on a trek down to Phoenix - where James was given a scholarship award from the Arizona Artist's Guild - which was Beyani's first trip out of Flagstaff. She slept the whole way there and back, so she's a good traveler. James and Mikel went hiking around the Grand Canyon yesterday, leaving cool rock sculptures behind. Everyone is doing well, and we're planning a trip next month to the Bay Area, and to Colorado in July. Love, James, Krista and Beyani.

Beyani's 3 month birthday!

Beyani turned 3 months old yesterday. Here's a picture of her in her cute onesie my friend Emily bought her, and a picture in the pink velvet poncho I made her for Easter. We're all suffering from a cold right now, but otherwise we're good.

Beyani at 2 months

We're all doing fine; James is back in school, and I am back at work. We've arranged our schedules so that one of us is with her all the time. We're not getting much sleep, but we're getting used to the craziness.

Beyani's finally home

We finally got to bring Beyani home from the Natal Intensive Care Unit Tuesday night. She's still on oxygen but she seems to be doing fine and she's happy and alert. We're really glad to finally all be at home - James and I slept at the hospital until she was released. Sarah headed home Tuesday but my parents are here helping out and my sister Kim comes out on Friday. We really appreciate their support; it's been a pretty stressful week. Thanks to everyone for all the nice emails! - Krista

It's a Girl!

Beyani River Coquia was born at 10:34 pm on January 1. She weighed 6 lbs 9 oz and measured 17 1/2 inches at birth. She's very cute! It was a long, hard labor and Beyani had some trouble breathing on her own, so they took her to the special care nursery. They released me this evening (Jan 3), but will keep her another day or two to monitor her first feedings and make sure she's ok. We hope to have her home sometime this weekend, and will keep everyone updated, but she seems really strong and healthy. Sarah (her auntie and godmother) was there for the birth and took lots of pictures for us!



love, Krista & James