Downward Facing Dog...a.k.a Tripod Freddy

Alivia's first hidden talent has been exposed!

Her new favorite past time is standing on her head. Seriously, she does this more times that we can count each day. I checked for baby tumbling/yoga classes through ECFE. Baby yoga isn't offered until age 3. Sounds like she might be teaching the class by then.

Professional

Squish

Is Daddy home Yet?

When Porky gets in trouble, he gets shooed out of the basement and has to stay upstairs. Instead of keeping himself busy he'll sit on the other side of the door and wait to be let in. Alivia figured this out and often checks under the door to see if he's there.

Looking for Porky has turned into looking for anyone, especially Daddy. If we hear a noise upstairs and I point to the door, Alivia bolts to the ground in an army crawl and peers under the door. I thought this picture was cute when she and Porky scope the premises out when Daddy came home from work.

Alivia's Greatest Hits

I felt like the world's worst mom when this happened, however, I promise you Alivia didn't even cry. It's amazing how strong those little (in her case big) heads are! She sat up and tried to get right back on her scooter. You go girl!

About 3 months old...and a little gassy.

Discovering she can see out her crib....during naptime.

Breaking News!!!

I've been surprised how gradual most of Alivia's milestones have been. Holding her head, sitting up, crawling....

So I was astonished (and a little horrified) Friday evening when out of nowhere she stood up at the back of her riding moped/scooter and started WALKING!!!! This isn't the best video, as she now has it mastered, but you get the gist. I can't believe that in addition to having a 10 month old, she's starting to walk!




Sidenote: I just got around to figuring out how to upload our home videos, so there will be more to come.

9 Month Photo Shoot

It's so hard to believe my baby is almost one year old! She's crawling, babbling, and just this weekend starting walking with the aid of furniture. This was the hardest photo shoot yet since Alivia is mobile. Instead of sitting pretty and smiling at our funny faces, she crawled towards my friend Shawn and tried to take her camera.

Our little Diva. She loves to play with this boa at every photo shoot.

We all had colds, but managed to get this family photo.

I love this one.

Alivia and Daddy

As always, her crooked little smile.

I think Alivia will be wearing a bow or headband of some sort for her one year photos. This no hair thing is getting a bit ridiculous!

Great Great Uncle Chuckles

Alivia finally met her Great Aunt Linda and Great Great Uncle Charles. Or, as he referred to himself, "Uncle Chuckles." It was an incredible experience to see the two interact because I feel like it wasn't that long ago that Uncle Charles was holding my younger brother Kyle.

I feel so blessed to have him in Alivia's life, especially since my grandfather didn't live long enough to meet her. He would be so proud of her and watching Charles "ooh" and "aah" over her is a great reminder of this.

As for Great Aunt Linda, Alivia is in for a real treat. I've already decided my daughter is going to be a girly girl and Linda will take full advantage of this I'm sure. I have a feeling once she's big enough, there will be a Barbie under the Christmas tree every year for Alivia, just as there was for me.

I look forward to celebrating the holidays with Linda, Charles and the rest of the Whites. I have a feeling it will remind me of the childhood holidays I spent with them. What a treat to relive such great memories! Yet another blessing attached to having a child.

6 Month Photo Shoot

Alivia had a blast playing outside with Shawn for her 6 month photo shoot. The 3 month photo shoot was a little rough with a crabby baby, but this time Alivia was such a ham.

One of my favorite photos from this shoot. Looking like such a big girl in her dress.

What a baby aviator in a tutu would look like.

Right after putting a pebble in her mouth, chewing and spitting it out.

This is just ridiculous. Looking like a 90 year old without teeth. Too Funny!

Classic "Squishy" face. There's always at least one per shoot.

Hmmmmm......

Catalog girl.

Krinkle nose

Crooked smile.

Yes, that is a real sucker. I cringed a little, but she loved it.

So sad her time with Shawn was over.