Little Miss Angel

Christmas Morning Angels

2010-12-25T22:01:00.000-05:00

The little cutie pies excited for Christmas morning and ready to open their presents from Santa. You can't see it, but there are a ton of presents under the tree waiting to be opened...

...and voila, Tula magically turns into a princess! (Cass is all glammed out in the background as well).

Back to School

2010-09-15T13:46:00.002-04:00

Here's me going back to school on the bus. I'm a little worried without Big Sis, but I'm more worried that I won't get to ride on the new Thomas train the school has this year.

Tula and Lula with a cameo of Big Sis

2010-07-20T15:38:00.003-04:00

Warm Nights

2010-07-06T11:23:00.003-04:00

It's been hot here in my neck of the woods and I love to be au natural. Look how much fun we're having! Pizza, juiceboxes, and a slip and slide= heaven for a 2 year old.

The Littlest Artiste

2010-06-19T17:57:00.004-04:00

Look at all my artwork!! Mommy opened up a studio in our town to teach classes and sell art and she takes me there a lot. Well, I guess I'm an artist too, because every time I go to the studio I create something amazing, usually while no one's paying attention.

Nursery School Graduate

2010-06-19T17:45:00.003-04:00

I made it! I survived nursery school. I know how to count to ten, my favorite color is blue, and I already miss my friends!

Biking

2010-06-13T21:46:00.003-04:00

It took me an hour, but I finally took a chance and tried the carnival rides. Once I started, I couldn't stop. It wasn't scary at all! (At least not as scary as the carnies manning the rides.)

Mother's Day Drama

2010-05-23T23:23:00.001-04:00

Juice is all the rage for two and a half year olds.

My Favorite Duds

2010-05-18T19:12:00.000-04:00

How cozy do I look? Need I say more?

Me & Tophia

2010-05-16T19:13:00.002-04:00

This is me and my Tophia. We are celebrating my big sis' 5th birthday by eating yogurt. Yum.

Lessons from Big Sis

2010-05-11T12:15:00.002-04:00

I am so lucky to have a big sister to teach me the ropes. I feel sorry for the eldest children who have to go at it alone. It's so much easier when you have a big sibling to take the blame for you and show you how to do things. My big sis taught me how to open the sidewalk chalk packaging (with a knife), and how to blow bubbles (and them pour them all over the driveway), and how to smile (with the face all scrunched up). I'm feeling the sister love.

Little Miss Muffet...

2010-04-29T15:00:00.000-04:00

...sat on a tuffet. I'm all dressed up for my school art show. Do you love my necklace? I'm borrowing it from mommy.

Playing With Auntie Marysia

2010-04-27T14:53:00.002-04:00

Over Easter Auntie Marysia was sick in bed with laryngitis. She tried to be social, but she was so tired she took lots of naps. I enjoy my naps, so I decided to join her in bed. We didn't sleep at all. We played around with the big stuffed animal and laughed a lot.

I love to Paint!

2010-03-03T11:00:00.001-05:00

Every day I tell Mama, I want to Paint! Sometimes I get lucky and she lets me. First I use a brush, then I use my fingers, then I start to paint my body, and then I eat it. It is a whole body experience and the reason why Mama only lets me paint sometimes.

Hi, It's me.

2010-02-25T17:18:00.002-05:00

It's been awhile, but I've been busy livin' and learnin'. I can count to ten in English and Spanish and I don't swallow my gum anymore! It's good times.

Mommy loves me because I am such a nice 2 year old, much too mature for terrible twos. All you have to do is talk loudly to me and I get very upset. I don't like when anyone is angry with me, so I try to follow the rules. But watch out, if I disagree, I can be the most stubborn child you've ever met.

Everyone Loves Uncle Steve

2010-01-10T20:25:00.003-05:00

All the kids clamor to sit next to Uncle Steve because he's so cool. Especially under pressure. You'd think he has five kids looking so comfortable in between his two nieces, but nope, he's married without children. The way Auntie Nora was holding the Nugget, this may not be the case for long...

I'm Bigger than the Nugget

2010-01-08T13:01:00.002-05:00

I'm such a big girl that I can hold babies on my lap! This is my 2nd cousin Charlie and we did a little bonding over New Years. My mom liked to hold Charlie and I didn't like that at all, so mom thought if I held the baby I might be okay with letting her hold the baby. I was still NOT OK with her holding the baby.

Even though I'm the baby in my family, I have decided to act like a big girl. My New Year's resolution is to speak in full sentences. You may not understand all I say, but I'm definitely speaking in full sentences.

Happy New Year!

My Big Botty

2009-12-21T08:19:00.002-05:00

I Love My Mimi

2009-12-06T22:00:00.005-05:00

Here is Mimi and Big Sis and me looking at a book by artist Walton Ford. Big Sis wasn't as interested as I was because she's not going to be an artist like I am. Thanks for showing me that great book Mimi, and I can't wait to spend more quality time with you. For now I'm just carrying around a pocket sized picture of you (truly).

Don't Mess With My Edamame

2009-12-06T21:58:00.003-05:00

I am a girl with a very particular palette. The only vegetables I eat are corn, bell peppers, and edamame. If they are on my plate, they're MINE. Don't even think of touching them.

Halloween is Brilliant

2009-11-01T17:29:00.004-05:00

Free candy? This is a holiday I can get into.

Carving a Jack-O-Lantern

2009-11-01T17:23:00.003-05:00

I'm just like my gramps, I hate getting dirty and I dislike messes. Therefore I refuse to stick my hand in the pumpkin to pick out sticky seeds. NO WAY I say. That is just not my thing. I'll watch, but I refuse to help, thank you very much. Thank goodness for dad. He's immune to doing the yucky stuff.

Picking out Pumpkins

2009-10-13T15:03:00.001-04:00

Pretending to be a Block

2009-09-11T22:55:00.002-04:00

It's official. My sister is going to have to rename her blog. I'm totally the cutest girl in the whole world.

Big Hands

2009-09-11T22:54:00.002-04:00

In Maine there are many artist studios that dot the roads and of course mommy wanted to stop in them all. This guy's studio was really neat because it had metal hands everywhere and everyone was able to draw their own self-portraits. I just rocked and watched.

Collecting Mussels

2009-09-11T22:53:00.002-04:00

My first full day in Maine and I'm already collecting mussels. Henry and I found a whole bucket of them.

Out at the Ranch

2009-07-27T16:49:00.002-04:00

I went with Mimi, Mommy, and Big Sis to a minature horse ranch. I didn't ride the horses, because even though they're minature, they're a heck of a lot bigger than me. I didn't want any part of it. I did like watching Big Sis take a ride. I also liked looking at the horses. I did take a ride on the minature truck, and I liked when it went really fast.

My New Ride

2009-07-23T12:07:00.005-04:00

I visited my aunt at the Circus Club and I was able to ride the horses! And swim in the kiddie pool! And swing on the swings! YAY!

Little Miss Sunshine in Training

2009-07-17T01:33:00.002-04:00

This girl can dance!

A Walk Down Columbus

2009-06-16T13:44:00.002-04:00

I just keep getting cuter (and blonder), don't I? Mom bought me the same kicks as my big sister, so now we're twins. I can put on my socks and shoes all by myself, which is pretty impressive considering I'm only one and a half. I have to if I want to keep up with BS. Soon she'll have to keep up with me. I can already use a fork better than she can.

My Silly Sister

2009-06-09T09:14:00.000-04:00

I love my Big Sister SOOO much and she thinks I'm "SOOO Cute". We draw together, eat together, play together, hide under the bed together, jump on the bed together, and get in trouble together. We even fight over clothes together. Big Sis notices that I wear a lot of her old clothing, and she doesn't always like it. She even tries to wear some of them. They don't always fit, but she doesn't care. I think it's funny. Our's is a match made in heaven.

Shaker Village

2009-06-01T09:13:00.003-04:00

I haven't been posting recently because I've been too busy walking around. My family when up to the Berkshires for Memorial Day weekend and we had a great time in the big outdoors. I'm not thrilled of walking on grass, but other than that, I really liked being outside.

Easter Angel

2009-04-13T09:55:00.002-04:00

The Easter Bunny came and visited us and brought me a basket of candy! Yum! I have peeps and chocolate all over my dress, but luckily you can't see it in this picture. Here I look like an angel. Happy Easter!

Havoc in a Highchair

2009-04-09T09:50:00.001-04:00

This is me and that is my yogurt. Yes, everywhere. On the floors, the walls, my face, and the high chair. Someone should put an alert out. I've been slimed.

Chillin in a Chair

2009-03-30T00:56:00.002-04:00

Just call me Goldilocks- I love chairs! Big and tall, soft and small, I will sit in them all. Or at least try them out. I don't like to sit in my high chair, I much prefer my sister's booster seat. And better yet, just a regular chair my size. I like to climb on and off chairs when I'm not sitting on them. It gets me into trouble because I'm small and I fall off. Poor me.

Singing my ABCs

2009-03-17T12:31:00.004-04:00

I love to sing. My two favorite songs are the ABCs and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

Sliding is my THING

2009-03-17T12:08:00.002-04:00

I absolutely detest swinging. It makes me shake. But, put me at the top of a slide, any slide, and I'm ready to go. I love to slide. It is so much fun. I make mom pick me up over and over as I do laps on the slide. She actually wants me to climb up the stairs to the slide. How ridiculous is that? It wastes so much sliding time.

I like to Climb

2009-03-12T09:48:00.003-04:00

Since I've started walking, I've also started climbing. I like to stand in my high chair, I like to stand on the couch, and I like to stand on my sister's bed. Once I'm standing, I usually like to jump (if I know it's going to be a semi-safe landing). I haven't gotten too maimed yet, but I'm working on it. My sense of fear is receding, and my sister is teaching me the art of being a daredevil (she climbs on top of her 4 foot kitchenette all the time when she isn't scaling the shelves of the bookcase).

Heinz Rocks!

2009-02-20T19:04:00.003-05:00

My dad is a big Heinz fan and so am I. He loves Pittsburgh, so I love Pittsburgh. We also love the Steelers. This picture was taken a week before the Super Bowl and we were both gearing up by eating a little Heinz. It's over now, and the Steelers won (of course). It has been a great year so far.

My Reading Chair

2009-01-03T01:35:00.001-05:00

I love to sit and enjoy a good book. Here I am in the green chair at Mimi's house. When I am not reading in it, I am usually standing and acting like a wild child in it. I don't really like to practice standing on the floor, I prefer to do it while in high places, like on my high-chair, on mommy's bed, on the couch. Once I'm standing I like to see how good my balance is by shaking and dancing. I haven't fallen yet, but I'll keep you posted.

Me and Lulu

2009-01-03T01:32:00.001-05:00

Lulu is the first dog I've ever really been able to spend time with and I love her so much! I love to crawl around and play with her and many times you can catch me sneaking her hugs and kisses. Lulu is the best.

T finds a Tree

2008-12-26T12:47:00.004-05:00

In New York City you don't need to go to the woods to chop down a tree for Christmas, all you need to do is go to a street corner and there are trees! I don't know how it happens, but right around Thanksgiving a whole bunch of trees magically appear throughout the city. Well here I am picking out one of those magical trees.

Tula Phishing Like her Father

2008-12-08T08:18:00.003-05:00

This is what Tula does when she hears a tune. Her moves get slicker every time. Nuff said.

The Motherlode

2008-11-30T15:17:00.005-05:00

I love my Big Sis' Monkey Purse and when she's not looking, I love to raid it. She is always rummaging through Mommy's purse, so I figure it's A-Okay if I play with her purse. She gets very upset when she catches me in the act, so I always try to do it on the sly. I figure a little dose of her own medicine won't hurt, especially when she has stolen gum out of all the purses in the vicinity. Even Listerine breath strips. She went running to mommy the other day after she ate 10 Listerine breath strips at once. Mommy said,"Are you okay Sass?" and she said,"MOMMY, I NEED SOME WATER!" I bet she did. Those things are strong and I've never even had one, I just smell the scent every time I chew on the case.

Mommy said she's going to Costco to buy Auntie Mish a Jumbo box of strips and gum to replace all the packs Sassy stole.

My Second Thanksgiving

2008-11-30T15:09:00.003-05:00

I give thanks for Listerine strip packets. They are great to chew on, especially when you have big molars coming in. I didn't eat any turkey, but I wore an adorable dress from Auntie Pauline, so nobody noticed how little I ate. I give lots of thanks for everything.

Playing with Maddie

2008-11-06T10:18:00.002-05:00

After the NYC Marathon, Big Sis REALLY wanted to go to the playground. So we ended up going to the mini playground at Uncle Stuie and Aunt Laura's place. It was fun and I had a great time playing with cousin Maddie.

Halloween Take One

2008-10-27T08:32:00.004-04:00

Roof! Roof! We went to a Halloween party this weekend and I've been chasing my sister around all day because she is a black cat and I'm a puppy. I can't catch her, but I'm working on it.

Shots from the Barbie Camera

2008-10-22T13:26:00.002-04:00

Here is a photograph from my Big Sis' Barbie camera. As you all know, she likes to run around the house taking 60 pix per minute. Quite a feat you may think, but not for a three year old. Most of them get deleted, but there are always a couple of gems.

Happy 1st Birthday to Me

2008-10-12T08:53:00.001-04:00

Can you believe that I was born one year ago today? Neither can I. In this past year I have learned about eating, laughing, playing, crawling, defending myself (from my sister), crying (which I rarely do), reading, talking, and many other things. All in one year. A lot can happen in one year. Never forget that. This well-balanced Libra is off to celebrate. Cheerio.

Loving Bathtime

2008-10-02T09:59:00.003-04:00

So you already know I love the bath, but did you know how much? Well I think this picture speaks 1000+ words.

Call Me Kitten

2008-09-20T09:34:00.003-04:00

Fall is in the air, so I decided to wear my kitten hat that Mimi bought for me at a street fair. Mommy, Holly, Big Sis, and me had lunch at Isabella's and then we went and got cupcakes at Magnolia and ate them at Strawberry Fields and then we walked home through Central Park. Wow! What a NYC day we had. Oh yeah, we stopped by Verve and looked at purses- that was fun too. Big Sis really liked the cuffs they had and a particular yellow wallet. At Isabella's I was a street-stopper. We ate outside and everyone who passed by our table took a second look at my hat. It is pretty cute if I do say so myself.

I Love My Cheerios

2008-09-10T10:39:00.003-04:00

That includes Cheerios that I find anywhere. I like to throw my Cheerios on the floor and then crawl around, pick them up, and eat them. Yum. Here is me in the park eating Cheerios that are spread all over the mat.

My New Gal Pals

2008-09-10T10:24:00.002-04:00

My mommy met up with other mommys on Sunday morning for muffins and to meet my mommy's friend Colleen and her new little baby girl. Can you guess which one she is? Yep, she's the cutie in the middle. It was nice to play with other little babies without worrying about my Big Sis taking all of our toys away. Well that is what mom said.

Big Sis and Me in California

2008-08-29T08:10:00.000-04:00

Here is me and my Big Sis in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. We went to the Children's discovery museum and it was such a beautiful day. I wasn't able to play on all the toys because I am too small and can't walk by myself, but I got to watch my Big Sis do everything. She's the best.

I Love My Uncle Steve

2008-08-24T11:28:00.002-04:00

My Uncle Steve is really funny, especially when we play blocks together. He likes to stack them really high until they fall down and that is my favorite part. I think it is really funny when they fall and I laugh each time.

I Fear the Swing

2008-08-14T11:47:00.001-04:00

Underneath this smile is fear. Mom put me in a swing all by myself and I started visibly shaking and then crying. After that, Mom put me on Big Sis lap and I was better and even let Mom push us for a little while, but I was still scared. I am very afraid of the swing. I am NOT a fan of the swing, unless my feet can touch the ground while I'm in it.

Action Shot

2008-08-12T11:27:00.001-04:00

My Big Sis really likes to take lots of photos with her Barbie camera, usually really close to my face so that the flash blinds me. Well here is one that turned out okay. I made a face that Big Sis usually likes to make in pictures- I stuck my tongue out.

I Eat Cheerios!

2008-08-11T11:41:00.002-04:00

Like 99.9% of kids in the world, I love Cheerios and I have become really good at doing my pincer motion (using the thumb and index finger to pick things up). I learned to be really quick at picking up my Cheerios because my Big Sis would eat them all if I didn't. When I first started eating them, my mom was really impressed that I ate them so fast, until she found out that my Big Sis was eating my Cheerios for me. Big Sis got a Big Time Out and doesn't eat my Cheerios anymore. Usually.

Me and Brammy Poolside

2008-07-28T09:59:00.003-04:00

This is me and Brammy, a somewhat rare occurrence because my Big Sis is usually the one in her arms. I love this picture because it feels that it could be a scene from the 50s. I will miss this house.

Learning to Jump

2008-07-28T09:28:00.003-04:00

This footage is a couple months old, but it's already a classic. This swing used to be my Big Sis', but now it's mine and I am learning how to use my legs. I use this same motion with my legs when I swim in the pool. I look like a little guppy kicking around in the pool.

How Sad is This?

2008-07-24T14:24:00.004-04:00

I'm thoroughly enjoying my month in the Hamptons- that is not sad at all. What I am sad about is this poor little girl with a bizarre name. It is about a little girl in New Zealand who can't handle her name because kids tease her because she is named Talula Does the Hula. Can you believe the injustice of it all? This poor girl is already scarred for life and can't even bare to tell her friends her real name for fear they will tease her. I don't understand why she doesn't just shorten it to Talula. I think that is a very pretty name. I can't believe the judge thinks that her name is in the same league as the others on the list. Who in their right mind would name their child Fish and Chips or Sex Fruit?

Playing with Maddie

2008-07-10T09:54:00.001-04:00

My cousin Maddie and I love to play together. She enjoys crawling and and moving around the room while I prefer sitting and watching. She has a great one-armed army crawl going on right now and boy is she fast. She's also fast at taking my toys, but I'm really good at getting them back. She likes chewing on my toes which feels kind of nice. That'll probably change when she gets teeth.

Lake Balaton

2008-07-09T09:41:00.003-04:00

I'm sure you are all wondering where my Big Sister is, and I'll tell you. She is asleep in her stroller and I get mommy and daddy all to myself! We had a great dinner overlooking Lake Balaton in Hungary and I got to eat my favorite, Chicken Paprika and dumplings, minus the chicken and dumplings of course. I'm a saucy kind of girl.

Statue on My Head

2008-06-30T21:05:00.003-04:00

I'm in Budapest and I have a statue on my head! Pops and I are hanging out during one of our many walks around town. I am just as much of an angel in a foreign country as I am in my own. I travel really well in a stroller and am pretty good at staying up late. It was a life changing experience and I can't wait to use my passport again.

Bathing Beauty

2008-06-10T09:04:00.003-04:00

I love my bath time so much. I still bathe in the sink, but I will be in the big tub soon. I've been practicing sitting up and my balance is getting really good. I really like to reach for things when I am in the bath. Like the faucet and the dish soap or the coffeemaker...you get the idea. I'm really active because I know that I need lots of practice to keep up with my sister.

Tummy Time

2008-06-05T09:20:00.002-04:00

Tummy time is the bane of my existence. I just hate it. There are so many other things I'd rather be doing. I know I look like I'm enjoying tummy time in this photo, but remember, looks can be deceiving. I think I'm going to wait awhile before I crawl.

Four Baldies

2008-05-08T12:26:00.002-04:00

This is me and Pops and H and his dad at Big Sis' birthday party. We were playing on the swings and chewing on shovels, having a grand time when we realized why we all get along so well- we're all bald! H's 1st Birthday is in a couple of days, so we're gearing up for a baldie reunion.

Methods of Silliness

2008-04-26T09:41:00.000-04:00

My sister is so silly and I love to watch her all the time. She is just so silly, with maybe a little nuts. I can't run around yet, but I know how to egg her on.

Rub My Tummy

2008-04-21T08:29:00.000-04:00

I've become quite adept at sitting as you can see from this picture here. I guess you can also tell from this picture that I am just cute all around, probably one of the cutest little buddahs you have ever seen. Last week my nanny was sick, so I got to spend a lot of time with my Auntie Laura and cousin Maddie. We sure had a fun time drinking bottles (or boobs) and taking naps together. Oh, and I'm becoming really good at eating solids. I'm working on apples this week.

Eating Take Two

2008-04-10T12:33:00.000-04:00

So I've commandeered my spoon and learned to feed myself. Big Sis is a great distraction, because every time she calls for help, mom goes running to see what kind of mess she's got herself into. Yesterday she put on one of my sweaters and couldn't get it off, kind of like a kiddie straight-jacket. Mom was cleaning a raw chicken, so she couldn't come to the rescue. Poor Sis, she sure gets herself into some interesting binds. That's good for me, because I get to fly under the radar and do whatever I want. Like feed myself. Keep up the good work Big Sis. You're doing a good job paving the way for me.

My New Diet

2008-03-27T16:14:00.001-04:00

I am still learning how to swallow, but I don't mind the taste of the rice cereal as much as I did before. In this picture, I was actually diving for the spoon to get the cereal and mom was making me laugh a lot, so it was a fun meal. I still dig the boob the most, and the bottle is a close second.

I'm a Bunny!

2008-03-23T12:42:00.000-04:00

It's my first Easter and I'm a bunny! Happy Easter! I'm going to find some eggs now.

Tweet Tweet

2008-03-20T13:17:00.001-04:00

This is me in the infant chair where all my friends hang out. Mom loves the smooth vibrations and sweet tones that put me to sleep.

The Maiden Voyage

2008-03-19T12:45:00.001-04:00

This is my first time in a pool. Ever. I floated for about fifteen minutes and swam with my Big Sis. I was thrilled by the whole experience. It was so invigorating that once I was out and changed I suddenly passed out and slept for two hours.

They Keep Getting Bigger

2008-03-17T00:57:00.000-04:00

Look at my eyes. Aren't they the biggest you've ever seen? Brown-Eyed Girl was written for eyes like these. I just wanted to show them off a little.

My Baptism

2008-03-10T10:10:00.000-04:00

At my baptism a priest poured water into my eye and I cried, and you know if I cried it must have been uncomfortable, because I pride myself on never crying. Other than that, the priest was very gentle and made me smell good with some nice oil. He even told a couple of jokes during the ceremony which was a nice touch. I didn't understand them, but everyone else seemed to be laughing. I'm being held by one of my Godparents and the other is right next to her. My real parents are on the left, but according to the church, they aren't actually my parents, God is, and they have been given the honor of raising me.

I'm cuter than the Gerber baby

2008-03-08T09:53:00.000-05:00

On Saturday I had rice cereal for the first time. It was kind of bland, but I ate a little bit of it so mom wouldn't feel bad. I wanted to throw her a bone because she spent the time making the stuff. More importantly, I was checking out the Gerber box and I am clearly much cuter than the Gerber baby. That in itself is more interesting than solid food any day.

Tummy Time

2008-02-29T11:35:00.001-05:00

I am getting really good at laying on my tummy and lifting my head. I don't cry as much as I used to when mommy would put me on my stomach. Now I look around and drool a lot and sometimes I even roll over onto my back.

Bath Time

2008-02-29T11:24:00.001-05:00

This is me all clean and sparkling after a bath in the kitchen sink. I am getting too long for the sink, but mom is still giving me baths there. It's okay I guess. I'm used to the sink and I don't cry when I get a bath. I just lean back and relax, because how great is it to have someone do everything for you?

My First Snow

2008-02-26T11:52:00.001-05:00

Wow, I experienced snow for the first time today. It was pretty cold, especially when the wind blew it into my face. Mom took me to Central Park, where I saw my Big Sis throw snowballs and sled. Mom and I went sledding with her and it was pretty fun. Until we almost hit a fence.

What I Love

2008-02-26T11:46:00.001-05:00

Besides sucking on mommy's boobie, there are a couple of other things I love to do. I recently found my feet and I can't get enough of them because they are so fun to fondle. I also love to play with my plastic ball, moving it from hand to hand.

Where the Wild Things Are

2008-02-18T21:13:00.000-05:00

I went to my first museum this weekend and large bones were everywhere. There was bone after bone after bone that I became so stimulated I fell asleep.

Colleen is Due In May

2008-02-06T18:55:00.000-05:00

Yes, I know that May is almost here and Colleen still doesn't look pregnant, but she really is. This picture is just magically deceiving. I can't wait for my new friend to arrive. And it's a girl! Girls Rule!

The Swing

2008-01-10T08:12:00.001-05:00

So I have been making big strides in the last couple of weeks. I have been working on sitting up (yes I should be doing that at 4-5 months, but hey, I'm ahead of my game), and laughing. I really like to hang out with my big sis too. I find funny faces really funny and I laugh out loud at them. Me, mom, and Big Sis had a laugh out the other night. That's when one person starts laughing and then someone else laughs and then you just keep laughing because everyone else is. I have been sitting in my swing and I like it because I can sit up and see what's going on. Big Sis likes to push me really high in it. I don't think we've made any records yet, but we're working on it.

Sis' New Chair

2007-12-28T11:33:00.000-05:00

I didn't really get any presents this year because mom figures I have everything I need and I won't remember anything I do get, so what's the point? Well instead of feeling like chopped liver, I decided to live vicariously through my Sis who received a really cool chair.

Santa Claus...

2007-12-26T13:39:00.001-05:00

...right out of A Christmas Story. He didn't kick us down any slide, but he sure had the "look". I kept my cool, because I figured mom was right there and she would make sure nothing happened to me. Big Sister on the other hand wasn't so pleased. She was scared. Dad got her to stop crying, but she wasn't happy at all. And after that she was cranky for the rest of the day.

Uhm, why do we put a tree in our house?

2007-12-10T10:19:00.001-05:00

This is me, as snug as a bug in a rug, and I am still trying to understand why we put a live tree in our house in hopes that some jolly old fellow comes down a chimney that we don't even have and if he tries getting in one of our windows he's going to be sorely disappointed by the child guards and if he does find one of our three windows that don't have them, he'll probably get arrested for burglary. Hmmm. I think I like Thanksgiving better.
After note: Now that I see the tree all decorated I think this holiday is growing on me.

Being Held by Big Sis

2007-12-02T15:29:00.001-05:00

This is me and my Big Sis. She likes to hold me whenever she can get her hands on me. She's working on picking me up out of the crib when mom's not watching.

My First Thanksgiving

2007-11-23T16:45:00.000-05:00

Being born in October means that you get to celebrate many big holidays at a very young age. Less than two months, and I know what Thanksgiving is all about. It means that I get passed around like a football to all the people who haven't see me yet. I guess it's not that bad, especially because I get to drink a lot of tasty milk and wear really cute little outfits.

Check Out My Fashion Sense

2007-11-20T15:25:00.000-05:00

Here is a picture of my future godmother (we haven't had my Christening yet) and me right after she arrived back from Mexico. She likes to travel the world, something I hope to get to do a lot of. We hung out and she talked about how great Mexico is. She also brought me back a beautiful Mexican dress. I think it suits me perfectly and I can't wait for the summertime so I can wear it. Or maybe I'll just take a trip to Mexico.

My New Posse

2007-11-11T16:53:00.001-05:00

This is the first slumber party I have ever been to. Can you tell which one is me?

Two Weeks and Growing

2007-10-30T11:47:00.001-04:00

This is me. I'm about 9lbs now because I love to eat. I'm a REALLY good eater and I sleep a lot too, except when my Big Sister wakes me up to tell me something really important, like how I'm her Little Sister. She is so kind and sharing, like over the weekend she shared her runny nose with me and now I have my first runny nose! Wow. Mom is so happy about that. Big Sister has a cough now too- maybe she'll share that with me soon. Life is good. I like to be around my family and see how everything works. Dad is afraid of me a little bit because I am so small and he is used to 2 year olds. Mom is tired because I keep her up at night and I eat a lot. Big Sister is very emotional because she is SOOO happy to have a new sister! How great is that?

My First Vacation

2007-10-30T11:38:00.000-04:00

A week old and I'm already on a vacation! I guess I got lucky when fate chose my parents! Our hotel room is almost as big as our NYC apartment, and mom and I have been doing a lot of hanging out in it, considering I love breastfeeding and napping and when I'm done with that I love more breastfeeding and napping. The fresh air has really been nice and wow, the leaves- amazing! Mom gets to eat a lot here (Pops says this place is all about the food and he's probably right considering there are three full meals a day with afternoon tea and late morning buffets as bonuses). Mom has been eating like a horse and still losing weight. She has me to thank for that of course. I'm such a special daughter.

I'm Here ! (Finally)

2007-10-15T13:21:00.000-04:00

After two passed due dates, my mom's doctor decided to induce labor on Friday, October 12th. Luckily I started giving mom contractions the day before, so by the time she reached the hospital she was 3cm dilated and having regular contractions every 5-7 minutes and the doc only needed to break her water to get the ball rolling. That and an epidural of course! Once those things happened it was pretty smooth sailing. My dad even walked up to the nurses station at one point and heard our nurse brag to the other nurses that my mom had the nicest contractions. We got the gold star for the day. And what a surprise I was at 8lbs 7oz (yikes) and 22 inches long! It's nice to be born. (Especially for mom)