My Favorite Chrismas Present

Yes, I know, it's not quite Christmas - but I looove this little girl!

Merry Christmas - From our Family to Yours!

My Little Tongue

So, Vivi is completely obsessed with her tongue. She seriously can't keep it in her mouth for more than a few seconds. These pictures are proof of this bizarre, yet adorable obsession!

Thanksgiving

We are so thankful for a sweet little family. What a blessing it has been to have Vivianni join us this year! What did we do without her before???

Breakfast, as usual. But this time with a sweet bib that says,
"Everyone is thankful for me!" So true!


Later that afternoon, we headed off to my sister Colette's home for a late lunch. Everything was wonderful! We had a small bunch, Colette's family, Daniel and myself, along with his parents and grandmother. It was nice, just visiting and enjoying the beautiful weather!
Vivi thoroughly enjoyed all of the attention from her cousins!

The cute outfit she's wearing is from Aunt LaDawn's hand-me-down collection of the most adorable clothes! (Thanks!!!) She looked like a little pilgrim!

After getting this post ready, I'm starting to realize that I should probably start taking pictures of other people, along with those that I take of Vivi! This child is going to have so many pictures of her!

Laundry

This looked like a lot more fun from a distance...

She's learning at such a young age.

Teeth!

Yes - 6 months old, and I have teeth (that is plural). The first one came just after I turned 6 months and the second one popped out the next week.
They are just emerging, but nonetheless, they are teeth.

"Aawhh"

"AAAAH"

"Oohh"

"Aah"

"Aww"

"Hahaha"

Yep. There they are. Both of them. :)

Lauging up a storm!

So Sunday's can be a little bit of a challenge for us. Vivi doesn't get her regular naps and then becomes so giggly, it's really hilarious! She just can't stop laughing! So silly! I just love this girl!

Gettin' Big!

I'm growing so much and learning some fun things.

I love to hold my hands!

I like to help hold my bottle!

I can sit up on my own (for a few seconds)!
And I'm working on the splits!

And now, I'm getting to the point where I can get on my knees! Crawling is just around the corner!

Halloween

Yes - it's late, but life has been ever so exhausting. So all I can say is that I'm extremely grateful that it's Sunday night and 8:20 and I have no where to be (lots of other stuff to do - dishes, fold laundry, get ready for work) but I'm taking a few minutes to blog!

For Halloween this year, we sported the "Farm Family" look. Well... sort of. It all started when we found this adorable cow costume at Costco. From there, we came up with a "farm" theme. Daniel was a farmer, I was the milk-maid (hahaha), and Vivi was the cow! Cutest Cow. Ever!

Daniels parents are a hoot! I love that they dress up. Vovo Juju was a jester, Vovo Dago was a Mexican, and Vovo Naty was a bee.

We stopped by Trader Joe's on our way home and had to take a cute picture of Daddy the Farmer and the Baby Girl Cow.

Since we were there, we stopped by Chick-fil-e and got an ice cream. First time for Vivi!

Eat Mor Chickin!

Here we are all together - and Vivi looking all sorts of tired. Way past her bedtime.

Yep - this is how she made it home. Totally sacked out!

Visitors!

Last week we had family in town for my nephews wedding. (Yes, I have a nephew that is old enough to be married!)

I had to get a couple of pictures with Vivi and her cousin Lilian

I love the look on her face here!

Come visit any time! We love it! (Even though our face doesn't show it!)

Numm, numm, numm

Vivi's now 4 months old... meaning she can start solids!

We started giving her rice cereal and had to share a few pictures of this new experience!

Sleeping ???

Yes our sweet Vivi is sleeping through the night - for the most part. She has an off day every once and a while. But she follows her bedtime routine quite well.

6:00 - A little rice cereal and milk to follow
6:30 - Bath and singing
6:45 - Bedtime story and a little nursing (if needed)
7:00 - Shut eye!

She'll sleep anywhere from 8-11 hours! (We're always crossing our fingers for 11 hours!)

The many silly ways I find Vivi sleeping...

(At Vovo Naty's house)

(After having just woken up!)

(And I had to re-post this - just makes me smile!)

Westside Story

Last week Daniel and I had tickets to see Westside Story. Unfortunately, I was feeling really ill and just wanted to curl up in bed. At the last minute, we asked his mother if she wanted to go in my place. "Of course!" I'm so glad she was able to go! She does so much for us and watches Vivi for us all the time! Thank you Vovo Naty!

Maybe next year :)

Swimming Anyone?

We were visiting some friends and decided to take Vivi out for her first swim. At first, it was no big deal, but then once she was in a little deeper, she didn't like it so much. We kept trying after the video and she started enjoying it a little more.

Vivi Found Her Toes

What's that??? Yes - my daughter has now found that she can suck on her toes! Yay!
It's all in Portuguese - Basically Daniel is saying, "Oh you found your toe! Are you hungry? Wow good job" That kind of stuff :) I love that she keeps trying to get her toe but can't! So cute!

3 Months Old!

I'm Three Months Old!

I love to talk to and look at the fan.

I can almost sit up on my own (but I love to sit in my bumbo)!

I love to stand when someone will help me.

I’ve learned to roll over – both directions!

My hands are the most interesting thing right now!

- They do funny things and taste really good!

I know how to shake a rattle.

I might even be left –handed like Daddy!

I love to listen to music!

I enjoy being in my swing and will often nap there!

I’m completely mesmerized when Vovo Naty sings to me!

I love to be held and cuddle with Mom!

My favorite is when Daddy dances with me!

And most importantly, I know how to make anyone smile!

Rubber Ducky Time

Another video! Vivi loves to take a bath... and she loves music! So, here we've combined the two - a perfect combination for a very happy baby!

Shakin ' My Rattle

We realized the other day that when we put the rattle in Vivi's hand, she would go crazy shaking it! Notice that her other hand remains pretty still! We think she might even be left-handed - like her daddy!

Shakin

Sad Faces

Is it so wrong that I love her sad face? Seriously, I think it's one of the cutest things I've ever seen.

Vivi's First Roll-over!

Today I went back to work and I knew that Vivi and Daddy both had a rough day. When I got home, we only spent a few minutes together, and then she was so tired, I put her down for a nap (it was about 4:00). She got up about 6:00 and after feeding her, I had her tummy down on my legs. She was wiggling so much that I decided to put her on the floor to see what she would do. I couldn't believe it! She's 12 weeks tomorrow and rolled over - multiple times! Agghhh!!! Is this supposed to be happening so soon ???

Toby meeting Vivi

Now this is a little gross, but granted, dogs are supposed to have the cleanest mouths, right?

Utah Trip - Part Two

On the Forth of July, we had dinner at Clarisse's home with Daniel's family. Then we went to watch the fireworks in Taylorsville. Vivi did great with all the noise. She just snuggled with me the entire time.

Elisa and I showing off our strawberry noses!

Clarisse with Scott - picking his nose (ewww)

Daniel and Jonah (his nephew - or "mini me")

Seriously - is this not a little Daniel?!? (Compare this picture with the one above!)

Vivi with Tia Clarisse and cousin Jonah

Daniel and his siblings got together to take pictures the night before we left. It was a quick, spare-of-the-moment photo shoot. Props were quickly identified and used.

Here are Daniel and Gabriel using a variety of objects found in Elisa's home!

Not sure what's going on here, but I think Daniel is trying to get his sisters (Elisa and Clarisse) to say something and they started laughing!
Here's the nice shot of Gabriel, Elisa, Daniel and Clarisse

Thanks for a wonderful time! We miss you already!