Making up for Summer...

I know I have been pretty lazy about posting over the summer, but now that we're back and home and I have my own computer back I'm going to try and get back in the swing of things.

Here's Bella sitting in her rocking chair at Grandma and Papa's house. This was one of her favorite spots.

She's so proud that she can get in and out of it on her own.
"If I just pull a little harder, I can get it open."

Another one of her favorite spots. She knows she's not supposed to get into the cupboards...

"What did I do...?"

Rockin' out in the rockin' chair. I just love the look on her face and her double chin.

Hangin' with the Orange Kitty. I'm so glad that the Orange Cat (yes, that is his name) put up with Bella because she loved to follow him around.

Soaking up some rays with Aunt Kellie.Relaxing...

Playing in the space between the couch and the side table. This is where we stack all of her toys and Grandma and Papa's house. She moved all her toys out of the way so she could get back there. And then she sat there for 15 or so minutes playing.

Another cupboard she isn't supposed to be getting into. This is where the cereal is kept and about 2 minutes after this was taken she had her whole arm in a box of Trix. You would think I don't feed her from the way she scavenges for food.

Just having a girly moment, wearing jewelry and talking on a cell phone.

Helping Papa cook breakfast.

One of the new poses that she does, walking around with her hands behind her back.Is she really ready for bed or is she just playing...?

Maybe she really is ready...

Or not...

She found a Hot Tamale in my bag and this is what happened when she ate it.

She loves this towel that Grandma made for her. She likes to walk around the house naked after her bath, at least this way the towel is tied to her.

Grandma and Papi took Daddy out to dinner for his birthday.

We got to play at the lake while Grandma and Great-Great-Grandma went on a boat ride. These two girls had a lot of fun. Bella really loves the lake (not the ocean so much, but loves the lake).

Another new thing she has started to do. I love this "I don't know" look.

She has just started giving her baby dolls kisses. Until about a month ago she would only kiss her stuffed animals, but now she's started kissing her babies too. Every once in a while she'll kiss other little kids too (which I find very cute for now). One thing she will never do (at least not yet) is kiss a real baby.

Playing in the tub tonight.

She likes to squat down to play with her toys. I don't know how she sits like this, but she seems to enjoy it.

We went to Sea Side with Jen, Anton, Maddie and Sam today. We had a lot of fun. Here we are riding the train. Bella wasn't too sure about it, but Maddie LOVED it.

There is no question, Bella loves the carousel.