Emme is already 6 months old!

I was lucky enough to photograph this little 6 month old girl when she came to visit a week or so ago. She was happy and gave me a few good smiles the whole time. I updated my site with a few shots of this blue eyed girl. I couldn't resist

At the Playground ... You know

So brave, my little man. You head face-first down the slide now without hesitation. You say "WEEEEE" all the way down and at the bottom just before you are done you area already saying "More, More!" Below is one of the ONLY shots I got of you and Emme before she left. So hard to wrangle you at this age.  I don't even try at times. I just embrace it.

Pampers Relay on the website

Here is your crawling cameo on the Pampers website.

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Your cute butt was selected to be in the "Best of" TV Commercial that airs on Sunday for the first time. Set your DVR to the Today Show from 6-7 PST to see it.  I will post it once it is online as well.

Playground

Running around the playground today and being the lovable maniac he is. "Bouncy Bouncy" as Dad says when you go over the bridge. At the end of the footage I skipped over to Miles because that wasn't a slide. It was a climb wall. He didn't care, slide down that going over every hold/bump and giggled.

Bouncy from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

Little Updates

Just a few things that you have been up to lately

- When you hear/see a plane or helicopter you say "pane pane... bye byyye bye byyye" and wave your little hand at the sky.

- I was holding you today in my arms and you were resting your head on my shoulder. When you picked your head up, I rested my head on your shoulder. You giggled and wrapped your little arms around my neck and held me some more.

- When it is bedtime, after your 3 b (well 2 b and 1 sippy) you let me hold you for a few. Now you tell me when you are ready to go into your crib by pointing to it.

- naps and bedtime have been "cry free" since I have been a SAHM. Normally you would cry for a minute or so. Now you are easy to bed. You were always a good sleeper (after 4 1/2 months!) but now there are no tears which makes me so happy.

- Music... that is a new word that you are saying. it is one i have to get on video because it is too much.

- You sign "Cold" but you can't say it at all. you don't even try. In the tub we turn the water from cold to hot and you sign the temperature after your little hands test it out.

- Sleep... you are sleeping in late now. Bed at 7 or 7:30 and you will sleep/chill in bed until about 8 a.m. Today I had to wake you at 8:20.

Off to the Park

Little conversation with Miles as we go to the park.  He signs "COLD"  as he shivers:)

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Daddy was Right

I said it... There

You lost Plex last week and I couldn't find him anywhere. I live how
you get so excited when you find that little yellow robot and how your
voice says "pex" when you see him. I couldn't let him go lost forever.
I got you a new one. Daddy said it would show up ao just wait. Did I
listen? Nope. Next time I might. So for now you have dualing Plexi.
Either way mommy is happy because you are.

Aquarium Again

We had some visitors in town the last few days (more pictures to come) and we went down to the aquarium again. Another hit for Miles. You can see he is glued to the tanks as the fish swim by. He was a handful as he ran from one side of the place to the other. Little guy will go up to a full tank and wiggle his way up the front and put up both hands to the tank and just stare.

Day at the Beach

Today we went to the beach. February and hitting the surf and sand. It makes me so excited for the spring and summer months to come. we are going to log some great hours out there and bring home piles of sand in our pockets. We went for a quick trip before visiting daddy at work for a few. I am slowly learning some tricks to making the trip easier on me and less messy all the way around. Pretty soon we will have it dialed.

You love the water and laugh as the waves come in and out over your little legs. We play in the sand and bury your feet. You uncover them and say "More More" over and over.

I think after 10 years of living in LA that I will finally start to take advantage of living 10 minutes from the beach.

I have to admit that my new favorite smell is baby mixed with salt water and a splash of sunscreen.

I am not a fan of taking my nice camera to the beach but I also kick myself when I don't. I just don't think I can handle you, the sand and lugging all the stuff down there while keeping my camera safe and clean. I tried it today and was chicken. I only took it out for 5 minutes to snap and then put it away. You were too into eating the sand instead of looking at me. So I put the camera away and decided to dive into playing with you instead. we were both happier.

 

  

  

Hard life

Beach by 10am

My Friend Anna

Miles today got to go play at Anna's house. When I picked him up after yet another preschool tour, he was saying her name over and over. Had a good time without me? Shocking.

Anna from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

Legos

Miles likes do dig in the legos and pull them apart. Sometimes he makes the best faces as his little body tries with all his might to get the pieces separated.

Legos from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

Driving a gator

What's for Dinner Tonight

Turkey burger, corn and berries

Before I forget...

You picked up my eyelash curler this morning while I was getting ready
and put it up to your eye. You looked at me " am I doing this
right" I can't believe what you pick up on! Another note... Potty
success at bathtime again but you are so excited about blatter control
you took it a step further and peed while I was drying you off after
bath. Guess we have a long way to go. No rush, you are still a baby.

IN THE POTTY!!!!!!

Okay so I could have put this in the last post, but it warrants it's own.

Last night when you were in the tub you looked at me and signed "potty" I took you out and put you on your little potty and you went! You giggled as you realized what you were doing and when you were done had a huge smile on your face. After that, back to the tub.

Sorry no picture to go along with this post ;)

16 Months old TODAY!!!!

My Dearest 16 Month Old,

You are another month older, wiser and faster this month. You are still loving your toothbrushes and sign with a finger across your teeth to ask for them.
You are now home with me full time and we are working on a new routine. Zipping up and down the stairs you haven't wanted to walk them just yet.

The playground slide is your favorite. You now go down by yourself and ask for MORE! right when you land. You aren't a big fan of sitting down to eat. you are just too busy it sit still. Back on Milk instead of rice milk this week and so far it seems okay.

You want to do a lot of stuff on your own but still long to be held so much. I am getting quite the arm workout most days. You love blueberries and are digging the applesauce. Peas and corn are also some favorites. You love the picture book with all the animals and also when i sniff your feet and say "P---eeee--www!" really loud. Bubbles in the bath are still a daily request and you no longer fight getting your PJs on at night because you know that you get good cuddles before bed.

Kisses,
Mama

Happy Valentine's Day!

From one sweetheart to another. Miles wishes you a Happy Valentine's Day

p.s.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA SHANDI

Someone likes the chair

Pampers Relay Cameo

Miles is crawling in this video... toothbrush in hand. SHOCKER.

he goes by REALLY fast. but still worth a watch

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Sicky, Drooly, Snotty

You weren't feeling so well today. I heard you coughing in your sleep so I figured today wouldn't be the best.

We watched, um some NEMO maybe? and visited Daddy at his office to bring lunch.

I snapped this shot of you as you gazed off with drool and snot running down your sweet face.  I have been working on lighting and really liked how the window light and a few stops down gave me this.

Here is to tomorrow morning. I hope you feel better. I haven't heard much coughing tonight. If not, more blueberries, nemo and some oj/carrot juice (yeah you got some today and LOVED it)

 

 

Blueberry... you might pull a Violet Beauregarde

Blueberries are you favorite as of late. You say "b bubl" to ask for them. It kinda sounds like bubble but I can tell the difference. I am your mama!

For dinner tonight it was all you ate. At this rate you are going to turn into an antioxidant or swell like Violet did in my childhood favorite "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" I think we almost broke that VHS with the wear and tear of daily watchings.

Latch

Miles is so curious about the small things.  He spends times on latches and hatches, drawers and doors.  Here is a quick video of him working on the latch on his push-car.

Latch from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

A Perfectly Ordinary Day

The bike

I mentioned that we have been taking bike rides. Here is are shots of
him in his get up. He is so cute in the ride. He points out all the
barking dogs.

As the weather warms up we can go on longer rides without freezing.

Bad habit

Sometimes Miles gets to watch yo gabba or something while in the
backseat. He looks like such a little boy holding the iPhone zoned out

Orange Hoodie

Family Pictures!

We had some taken over the holidays in Cleveland. Finally pictures of us as a family!

Genevieve Nisly the photographer had shot some pictures of us in the past at Stephanie and Chris's wedding so we knew we would love the pictures!
Here are some shots to see more of the session check out her blog here.

Under the Sea

Today we tried Under The Sea. It was empty but that didn't stop you.

They had a huge trailer/rv to play in. You climbed in and played for
hours. Your nap was loooong today from all the excitement this
morning. Guess we will be back soon