Birthday Weekend!

Belinda had a wonderful birthday on April 20.  She also had an excellent party on April 24.  Her Easter wasn't so great - she was sick all night long, so we're lacking in photos for that event. 

But here are some good moments from the past week.

Belinda had her obligatory photo take with her monkey and Minnie Mouse.

Belinda was not fond of her birthday cupcake and proceeded to introduce it to the floor.  We tried a few times to have her eat it, but she just didn't want it.  She ate a few bites of frosting, but we think she might have been full from dinner.

We visited the Bronze Fonz with Grandma Cheryl and Grandpa Bill.  Luckily there was a break in the rain.

Belinda enjoyed her cake on Saturday much more.  Although she had a lot of help from her family.  Check Belinda eating cake for all the photos.

It was a nice weekend and we're glad the local families could visit us and celebrate with us.

Happy Birthday Belinda

One year ago our dear daughter was born.  We're so glad she's a part of our lives.

A photo every hour

Perhaps you wonder what Belinda does every day.  Here's a photo at the top of every hour - except for nap time.  You can catch a glimpse of Belinda's daily life.

 7:00am  Belinda is eating a delicious breakfast of waffles and bananas.  Mom often hopes that more will end up in her tummy than on the floor.

 8:00am - Belinda is playing with her toys.  She explores her toy bins and wanders around the living room looking for trouble.  Naptime is soon.

9:00am - Naptime - No photo.

10:00am - Belinda is awake from her nap and checking out her crib.  She is in the middle of being changed into her clothes for the day.  She loves grabbing onto things and pulling herself up.

11:00am - We're on our way to pick up Daddy from work so we can have lunch with him.  Belinda likes to read books in the car.

12:00pm - Dad helps buckle Belinda back into her carseat after lunch.

1:00pm - It's almost naptime.  Belinda is exploring her room and carrying her toys with her. Sometimes I think she is a momma doggy carrying her little puppies.  She carries stuffed animals this way, as well as anything she can get a grasp on.

2:00pm - Naptime - No Shot.

3:00pm - Snack Time.  She likes the "A Blueberry Walks into a Bar" from Trader Joe's.  Yummy!

4:00pm - Grandma Sandy stopped over for a visit.  Belinda loved her charm bracelet.  I think she is picking out what charms she'll want on her own bracelet one day.

5:00pm - Dinner - Peas are the one veggie she likes to eat by herself.  I have to mash up the others and mix them with applesauce.

5:30pm - Belinda had blueberries in her teeth, so we brushed them.  She likes Tom of Maine's toothpaste!

6:00pm - Belinda is outside getting ready for her evening walk with Dad.  We're working on teaching her to like her hat.  She doesn't really want to wear it, but it helps her deal with the bright sun.

There ya have it - a tiny glimpse into Belinda's life.  She'll be 1 year old in just 6 short days.  It is hard to believe she's getting so big.

Busy Life

While we weren't looking Belinda turned 11 months old!  And she is so proud of herself!

 She loves carrying things around in her mouth.

We visited our 6th library together.  The girls are getting so big.

Belinda loves doing downward dog!  She's practicing her head stands.

Belinda also practices at being a movie star.

We've been to MN to visit grandma and grandpa Bailey.  It was a fun and chilly trip.  We're looking forward to the wonderful weather that spring will bring us.