And She Grows And Grows

Mattaya has started hugging her teddy bears and other stuffed friends.

Toward the beginning of January, I decided it was time for Mommy to learn to feed me. She seemed not to find my mouth very well, but I'm confident she'll improve.

Eeeek! Mom, I'm naked!

Check out those big baby blues.

Is there anything more peaceful than a sleeping babe?

We're continually amazed at how loooong Mattaya is.

This is Heidi. She's a friend from church and our neighbor across the street. Heidi watches me three afternoons per week while Mom goes to work.

Mattaya is loving being folded in half. Whether she's being held or sitting, she bends WAY over.

Can I help you?

I just love to play. I enjoy my tummy time now.

If I kiss you, will you turn into a prince?

Mama's hair beats out any toy. Mattaya notices any opportunity to reach out and grab a handful.

Mattaya: Daddy, it's much too early to be up.

Daddy: That's what we told YOU 30 minutes ago when you decided to wake us.

Mmmm...I always thought these arches looked so tasty.

Okay, Mom, you've had your turn; now give ME the camera.

Mattaya is doing a great job sitting with some support. She has recently realized that she can reach out and grab things.

I'm beginning to enjoy my swing a bit more, especially since I discovered I can reach the toys. Notice the bubbles flowing down my chin. They are the product of blowing raspberries repeatedly--my new favorite sound.

I LOVE to stand.

(Thanks for the cute outfit, Gramma Pam!)

A December to Remember

Ahhhh, I LOVE having my hair washed.

A Christmas outfit from Great-Aunt Cindy.

Mattaya's reaction to the tree...not exactly bowled over.

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree...

Grandma LOVES this face...Mommy not so much.

Mattaya really loves when Daddy can be the one to put her to sleep.

rough nap = bad hair day

A trial run before our 3-month pictures--don't worry, Grandma Julie found us some shoes just in time. :)

Little Miss Christmas.

Face to face with Uncle Luke.

Auntie Becca took a picture for our Christmas card.

Mattaya loves playing on the floor in her room. She can now roll over onto her tummy!

Mattaya, just chillin' in her new duds.

We are enjoying our baths more and more all the time. Mattaya's going to have to graduate to the big tub soon, though, because Mommy is getting altogether too wet. (She's discovered her feet and splashing...)

Mattaya's precious toes.

We had a little birthday celebration a few days before Christmas.

Matt's excited about his super-powerful new binoculars.

A new wallet! Too bad it didn't come stocked...

Matt got the Reformation Study Bible.

Wow--can you imagine anything better than an AIR COMPRESSOR?!

(This machine has provided HOURS of entertainment already.)

Mattaya just observed the birthday festivities from her Bumbo.

Grandma Julie loved the 2008 calendar featuring Mattaya.

How cute are these booties?!

Great-Aunt Marlys bought me this cute hat. It has a snowman and says, "My First Christmas".

Sweet Baby Girl

Hey, Gramma Pam, this is the outfit you brought me.

Oof. I'm full.

Seriously, Mother. MORE pictures?

(sigh) If you must.

Sharing a smile with Grandma Julie.

This is my new favorite sleeping position. Must run in the genes.

When my bottom half isn't swaddled, boy can I hike my behind up there!

This is the outfit that Daddy got for Father's Day this year.

Mommy and Daddy are still on a mission to catch my smile on camera.

(And apparently Mommy is on a mission to stretch my waistband up to my chin.)