Today, I pulled myself up on my toy bin and was standing, hanging on to the bin, to pull out some of my favorite toys. Then, I really wanted to clap. So I started clapping. Mom was very surprised when I was standing all by myself clapping. After a little bit, I sat down, pulled myself up again, and did it all over just to show Mom that I knew what I was doing. I'm still not sure why she got so excited that she had to call Dad right away. I just wanted to clap.
Time for bed now. I'll catch you all later. Hope you're having a nice enough day to have something to clap about, too.
Mia and Christopher's Blog
Monday, April 28, 2008
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Happy 10 Months!
Mia is 10 months old today. She spends her days crawling around, cruising the coffee table (specifically to find magazines that she can reach), clapping and dancing to music, reading books, and singing songs.
I think this picture below shows so much of her personality. She is always ready to laugh, tumble and use anyone around as a human jungle gym.
But, we think her true love is music. She will dance and sing and clap to any kind of music around.
I think this picture below shows so much of her personality. She is always ready to laugh, tumble and use anyone around as a human jungle gym.
But, we think her true love is music. She will dance and sing and clap to any kind of music around.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
How Things Change in Just a Few Short Months
Tuesday, we had dinner at Polly and Emma's house with Kate and Anna and Gretchen and Gavin. Emma's dad has been in Iraq since Thanksgiving, but is coming home on Friday! This was a wonderful evening that moms and babies could get together before Rich's arrival home and then their move to Kansas City in June. To put in perspective how much can change with the babies in just the few short months that Rich has been away, you can see pictures from a get together at Polly and Emma's home two weeks after Rich left for Iraq and our attempt at getting the same shot on Tuesday.
Welcome home, Rich!
Clearly, Anna and Mia will miss Emma when she moves. Thankfully, there is plenty of time to party until then.
Then...
And Now...
Welcome home, Rich!
Clearly, Anna and Mia will miss Emma when she moves. Thankfully, there is plenty of time to party until then.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Experiencing Spring
This Saturday was a perfect spring day. Mia got to really experience the day by playing in the grass and exploring the flowers.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Special Treat
Today, our family got a special treat that I wanted to share with all of you. Our wedding song was composed by my Uncle Win. He wrote it for us and played it on the piano as our first dance. He and my Aunt Eileen gave us a collection of Uncle Win's notes from writing the song along with the final lyrics in a frame to have in our home. Yet, we had actually only heard the song twice (two days before the wedding and at our wedding). He was finally able to record it for us so I've posted it here for you all to hear. Enjoy!
Update: So, I found out you can't post just music files. I turned it into a movie of still images from our wedding. Mia seemed to enjoy watching the movie. Hope you all don't mind.
Update: So, I found out you can't post just music files. I turned it into a movie of still images from our wedding. Mia seemed to enjoy watching the movie. Hope you all don't mind.
Friday, March 28, 2008
9 Month Check-up
Mia successfully completed her 9 month check-up today. The doctor said she is a happy, healthy little girl and is growing and developing right on track.
Mia's stats:
Height: 27 1/3" (40th percentile)
Weight: 15 lbs 14 oz (10th percentile)
Head Circumference: 17" (25th percentile)
Mia's had a bit of a reaction to barley cereal so the poor baby had to get a venous blood draw today to test for an allergy. She was a brave little girl and the staff was very good about making it a quick procedure. We'll know the results in about a week.
Other than that, she's allowed to eat most foods now. Based on her eating habits so far, we may be eaten out of house and home. We'll be trying meat for the first time tonight. Wish us luck!
Mia's stats:
Height: 27 1/3" (40th percentile)
Weight: 15 lbs 14 oz (10th percentile)
Head Circumference: 17" (25th percentile)
Mia's had a bit of a reaction to barley cereal so the poor baby had to get a venous blood draw today to test for an allergy. She was a brave little girl and the staff was very good about making it a quick procedure. We'll know the results in about a week.
Other than that, she's allowed to eat most foods now. Based on her eating habits so far, we may be eaten out of house and home. We'll be trying meat for the first time tonight. Wish us luck!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Happy 9 Months
Mia is 9 months old today!
As you can see below, she rarely sits still long enough for picture taking.
Mia crawls, pulls herself up to standing, and walks while holding your hands. She says Mama and Dada (though not really naming us in particular as the duck is also called dada) among other fun sounds. She can clap her hands and stack rings on a post. She's even getting pretty good at feeding herself diced up fruit (though a bath is always required after those attempts). We're just in awe of how she grows and learns every day.
As you can see below, she rarely sits still long enough for picture taking.
Mia crawls, pulls herself up to standing, and walks while holding your hands. She says Mama and Dada (though not really naming us in particular as the duck is also called dada) among other fun sounds. She can clap her hands and stack rings on a post. She's even getting pretty good at feeding herself diced up fruit (though a bath is always required after those attempts). We're just in awe of how she grows and learns every day.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Easter
Easter was quite the adventure this year. Mia and Dad went hunting for Mia's Easter Basket.
The wrapping on a book Mia received seemed to be more fun than the book itself.
Then it was time to get all dressed up.
But, that can never stop one from playing!
Mia is getting quite the collection of ducks. Grandma and Grandpa sent a HUGE duck that is almost as big as Mia along with several small ducks. We think they are Mia's favorite because their heads fit right into her mouth.
Finally, it was off to Nina and Taid's for Easter dinner.
Mia decided the kitchen table chairs were a great place to test out the new tooth she just got.
Then it was time to play with Raskal's tennis balls. (yuck!)
And of course, the dress had to come off, but we needed to practice our walking to show off for Nina and Taid who had just gotten back from seeing Uncle Allan and Tia Raquel in Spain.
The wrapping on a book Mia received seemed to be more fun than the book itself.
Then it was time to get all dressed up.
But, that can never stop one from playing!
Mia is getting quite the collection of ducks. Grandma and Grandpa sent a HUGE duck that is almost as big as Mia along with several small ducks. We think they are Mia's favorite because their heads fit right into her mouth.
Finally, it was off to Nina and Taid's for Easter dinner.
Mia decided the kitchen table chairs were a great place to test out the new tooth she just got.
Then it was time to play with Raskal's tennis balls. (yuck!)
And of course, the dress had to come off, but we needed to practice our walking to show off for Nina and Taid who had just gotten back from seeing Uncle Allan and Tia Raquel in Spain.
Mia's First Tooth
Mia provided her own surprise Easter morning with her very first tooth popping through.
You can't really see inside her mouth, but it is in there. We all understand now why the last few nights have been rough ones.
You can't really see inside her mouth, but it is in there. We all understand now why the last few nights have been rough ones.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Practicing Self Feeding
We thought you might enjoy seeing how Mia is learning to feed herself. In this meal, she had a diced nectarine and some oatmeal.
"Look at how I can smear fruit and oatmeal everywhere. Sometimes it even gets in my mouth."
"Hmm, maybe it is time for some more food."
"Ok, there is the bowl. I have the spoon."
"Maybe it is easier to just try to lick the oatmeal out of the bowl. The spoon isn't really necessary."
"I like feeding myself. This spoon is great."
"Look at how I can smear fruit and oatmeal everywhere. Sometimes it even gets in my mouth."
"Hmm, maybe it is time for some more food."
"Ok, there is the bowl. I have the spoon."
"Now I've got the bowl, but the spoon fell."
"Maybe it is easier to just try to lick the oatmeal out of the bowl. The spoon isn't really necessary."
Friday, March 21, 2008
Visiting the Monuments
Aunt Eileen, Uncle Win, Cousin Gaelyn, and Gaelyn's friend Eva, an exchange student from France, came to DC to spend Easter weekend. They arrived Friday afternoon and took Mia on a walking tour of the Mall so Mommy could get some work done. (No daycare on Good Friday.)
Monday, March 17, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
California Trip
March 8th, we took off for our first plane trip as a family. Mia had already been to California twice before, but this time Daddy was joining us!
Instead of the traditional stroller in the airport, we went for the hiking backpack. Mia loved it as you can see below hanging out with our luggage. We stayed with Alex and Erin, who have put us up several times in the past year. It is so much nicer to stay with friends than at a hotel.
Sunday was a beautiful day on Potrero Hill in San Francisco. After brunch, we took a walk to the top of the hill.
Mia had fun playing with all of Mom and Dad's friends. She even tried on James's motorcycle helmet. Safety First!
Dad stayed with Mia during the week while Mom went to work. They had a great time playing including peek-a-boo around the corners of the living room.
Then, we headed down to Santa Barbara to meet Cyanne Blabey (and see her parents, Tom and Kristen). Mia thought Cyanne was pretty cool. Despite her being 3 months younger than Mia, they were about the same size.
Mia showed Cyanne all her cool toys and how to play with them once she can sit up on her own.
Mia also got to see the Blabey's wonderful fruit trees. Dad introduced her to citrus fruit and avocados (one of Mia's favorites).
Saturday the 15th, we went for a lovely hike along the bluffs.
Thank you to the Blabey's for a wonderful (and always too short) visit.
Instead of the traditional stroller in the airport, we went for the hiking backpack. Mia loved it as you can see below hanging out with our luggage. We stayed with Alex and Erin, who have put us up several times in the past year. It is so much nicer to stay with friends than at a hotel.
Sunday was a beautiful day on Potrero Hill in San Francisco. After brunch, we took a walk to the top of the hill.
Mia had fun playing with all of Mom and Dad's friends. She even tried on James's motorcycle helmet. Safety First!
Dad stayed with Mia during the week while Mom went to work. They had a great time playing including peek-a-boo around the corners of the living room. 
Then, we headed down to Santa Barbara to meet Cyanne Blabey (and see her parents, Tom and Kristen). Mia thought Cyanne was pretty cool. Despite her being 3 months younger than Mia, they were about the same size.
Mia showed Cyanne all her cool toys and how to play with them once she can sit up on her own.
Mia also got to see the Blabey's wonderful fruit trees. Dad introduced her to citrus fruit and avocados (one of Mia's favorites).
Saturday the 15th, we went for a lovely hike along the bluffs.
Thank you to the Blabey's for a wonderful (and always too short) visit.
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