Baby Pictures that make you laugh!

DO WE REALLY HAVE TO CLEAN THE HOUSE?

BUCK TEETH ARE BEAUTIFUL, AREN'T THEY?

PEEK-A-BOO

"EYE....GOTCHA MATE!"

CAN I BORROW THE KEYS PLEASE!

PAPARAZZI AGAIN, REALLY? YOU SAID I COULD BORROW IT!

SHE GOT IT FROM HER MAMA!

GOT CAUGHT EATING ALL THOSE M&M's....SO DELICIOUS!

THERE ARE NO WORDS FOR THIS FACE, JUST MAKES ME LAUGH!

JUST A LITTLE NIBBLE FROM THIS MOON PIE!

EVERYONE NEEDS A LITTLE PICK ME UP SOMETIMES, EVEN BABIES!

SIMPLY HAVING A GREAT TIME IN THE TUB!
RUB A DUB A DUB!

Seasons are a changing

Fall is here and Winter is on it's way and is in my opinion the best time of the year. There is nothing like taking a walk with the cool breeze blowing all around and hearing the sound of gorgeous leaves crunching below your feet. The colors of the leaves on the tree are truly inspirational. This is the time of year I am at my peak...I feel inspired, motivated and in love with nature. Time to break out those winter jackets, scarves and boots. This is also the time of year I like to take our Christmas card pictures. The colors of the leaves are gorgeous, it's not raining outdoors, and it's the season that puts a smile on my face.

Now that winter is coming we have been stocking up on warm clothing which has been fun for us to play dress up. Happy Fall to one and all! Almost time for making snowmen and sipping on hot cocoa but until then enjoy those beautiful fall colors!

First birthday party!

(Invitation pictures taken by Daddy!)

First Outfit
(As she first wakes up from her nap to discover everyone waiting to party!)

(Fishy balloons and lots of fun presents!)

(Yummy Dessert from Auntie Olivia, Mommy & of course Betty Crocker!)

(Turning one is so much fun!)

(She would walk around to show everyone her cards from her gifts!)

(You would think this present was for the parents!)

(Showing her card of to everyone in her second outfit change!)

(Daddy made sure she had lots of balloons to play with!)

A year ago my baby girl was born and in the blink of an eye here we are celebrating the first year of her life. Repeat...it's her very 1st birthday party! What, I can't believe it! It's a moment of mixed emotions for me. I'm so excited to celebrate her first happy, healthy year of life and at the same time I begin to tear up and wonder where all the time went.

I had so much fun at her birthday party and it was one of the first times that I let go at a function and didn't worry about perfection, I just let things happen as they would. It was such a blast and we were so lucky to have such wonderful friends and family there to celebrate with us. Both grandmas provided an outfit for her rock star like entrances. She started with an adorable pink tutu from my mom and ended with a gorgeous handmade traditional Indian suit from his mom.
A special thanks to everyone for coming and for all the great gifts. I would also like to give a special thanks to all the extra hands for helping prepare for party as well as keep it going. I feel so loved and I know Kira was thankful too.

(MMmm who needs fruits and vegetables when you have cake!)

Her walking equals me running

As she leisurely walks around the entire house going from room to room I follow in hopes that I will catch her from bumping her head hard on a wall or some toy that is lying in the middle of the floor. Of course this task is simply impossible for the most part but still I try. She has been walking now for about a month and now I have to figure out new ways to keep an eye on her. She is into absolutely everything! Ahhh! Our house is only semi baby proofed so I've gotta watch her like a hawk. Don't want to jinx anything but only a few very minor falls so far.

Cutest owl cap for a baby

With fall weather just around the corner don't you think
this cap is just a whoot? Get a Camila the Owl for your precious newborn.
Kristin Staples Photography

Keep those loose teeth safe

Need to hold onto those ever so important teeth so you can cash in with the tooth fairy. Hannah Designs has solved your problem for you. This is an absolutly
priceless gift for a little girl or boy about to trade in those baby
teeth for the real thing. All you do is put your tooth in the
back pocket and it comes with instructions
on how to cash in with your very own fairy.

Love bird necklace for your lil bird

What a sweet little love bird necklace...what mom wouldn't love
to get this from her children.
Get yours at cuteablity.

It's that kind of woman that...

-Boards a flight from India with 4 young children after loosing her husband
-Risking all she knows for a better life for her children
-Worked two jobs day and night to provide for her family
-Raised 4 happy, healthy, well rounded children
-Perseverance and dedication for her kids

She is....my mother in law...A TRUE woman that put her fears aside to do what was best for her family. Best of all she is....A MOTHER.
Motherhood is the most of everything all in one...a full time job. Every day defeating the impossible.

Have them close together

Right now I'm loving life with my little girl and it seems like I always get asked the question of when is the next one, which is a valid question...people are just curious. The truth....I am so not ready for another baby right now. There are times where I miss having a infant around but at the same time I am enjoying my little one and all of her milestones. There are so many wonderful stages as babies are growing but of course there are also some that you are happy to have outgrown.
She is becoming more independent now and I can see her little personality forming. She is expanding her vocab and even testing me to see what my boundaries are. It's actually pretty comical to watch. I can see why so many kids favorite word becomes "No!"
Ms. Adventerous can become a little too fascinated with the dangerous like that oh so entertaining light socket or trying to get out of her car seat.
I love how she mimics things she sees, starts running with joy for the bathtub if she hears the water running, says momma..dada...and nana, lights up when she hears kids
voices and the everyday smiles and laughs.
At this point in time I am all consumed in the light of my life and in the future look forward to
having a little brother or sister for her to fight with.

Soon to be Birthday Girl

Babies are so cute when they are discovering the world around them.
Nothing like holding a delicate beautiful flower for the first time.