Meow Meow Kitty

Isabella discovered Poca recently and its a good thing because our kitty was feeling left out. Bell likes touching the soft fur on her kitty. Poca was not to thrilled when Isabella started to yank on that soft fur. Ouch!

Pool Party

Another weekend full of fun. We had our friends, The Timmermans over for dinner on Saturday. The Mommy's and Daddy's enjoyed some tasty Sangria while the kiddos played in the pool.

Isabella enjoyed being in the pool with James and Molly. She was very interested in the twins fun.

Isabella even managed to find a snack in the pool...

Sleepy Head

Time to wake up Sleeping BeautyI smile when I hear Mommys voice
But I am not ready to wake up
Okay Mom I am waking up now
Good morning sunshine!!

I love to watch Isabella sleep. She looks peaceful and precious. This morning she was sleeping soundly so we had to wake her up to get ready for "school". She was deep in slumber land so I made a photo documentary of her waking up. That 1st smile of the day is so sweet.

5 months old!!

Sitting Pretty at 5 months old!A day at the park

Hooray Isabella is 5 months old today!!!! We are having fun weekend together. Yesterday we enjoyed some outdoor time at Stroller Strides and then we went to the park. Isabella was not too sure what to think of the swing at the park but she did look adorable in it (also I cant pass up a photo op). I read a few books to her and she likes to tell her own story on each page. Isabella loves to "talk" and look at books. Our lil buttercup is 5 months old!

Maternal Caress

"Maternal Caress" 1891

Throughout history, art has depicted the bond between a mother and child. In college I discovered the art of Mary Cassat. "Maternal Caress" was on display in the Baltimore Museum of Art and I always loved the tender look of the mother and child. Today, as a mother, these painting bring warmth to my soul to see the embrace of the mother and child.

2 teeth, 2 cute

As I mentioned before my darling daughter has two teeth.

Bottom front and center...squint hard to check them out.

It seems there are a few things I did not learn in parenting 101.

Lesson #1: a teething baby = a tired mommy & daddy.

Lesson #2: little that can soothe her pain except LOTS of love

almost FIVE months!!!!

This Sunday Isabella will be 5 months old. Our buttercup has changed our lives and is such a joy & blessing. Looking back over the past 5 months it is amazing how quickly she has grown. It feels like she was born yesterday and in other ways it feels like our lives began the moment she was born. We cant imagine our lives without her.

Miss Independence

Happy 4th of July! Isabella is sporting a patriotic party dress from her Aunt Meredith. Right now the top of the dress is soaked in drool because her 2nd tooth is coming in. Yup you read it correct, her 2nd tooth!!!

We spent the day around the house enjoying each others company. Will and I were productive and managed to get 21 boxes unpacked. It was fun seeing all our stuff that has been in boxes since we moved from Maryland in November 2006. It was not so fun getting everything to fit in our new home. :)

Raspberries

Isabella gives us tons of raspberries every day!!

And also lots of drool to go with it. :)

BELLerina

Future Princess

She is tu-tu cute!

Our daughter Isabella is our princess so of coarse we have pink frilly things for her. I could not resist dressing her up in a tu-tu or lacy monogramed bloomers. A friend sent me an adorable bathing suit with a tu-tu attached to it. She is our little ballet princess Bellerina for sure.