Updates

For some reason I still can't get Riley to hold her own bottle. Well, I know why.. she's the laziest baby ever! So I started to give her sippy cups hoping that would help her grasp the idea of feeding herself somewhat. It worked in the sense that she gets she can feed herself except she hates drinking out of it because she's so used to the nipple on her bottles. She usually just chews on it and all her juice or water runs down her chin and onto her clothes. :) Oh well, back to the drawing table for ideas I guess!

She is sitting up a lot more now, but I still can't get her to fully do it on her own. I guess that will all come in time, although I have to admit that I was sure 7 month olds could do this by now!

Trying out new bangs

Please excuse my naked child.. what can I say it was hot and she LOVES to be lounging in just her diaper for some reason!

She may not know how to sit up or crawl, but this girl can text! :)

My Beautiful New Niece

My beautiful niece Torri Yoshida was born yesterday at Hoag Hospital! She was 4 weeks early, but still a solid 7 lbs 9 oz and a head full of hair. She looks just like my other niece, her big sister Tamlyn when she was born. Holding her was so crazy even though she is a pound heavier than Riley was when she was born, I seriously do NOT remember her being that small... and that was only 7 months ago! Although she was super cranky because it was past her bedtime, Riley was really interested in the baby and everytime she would cry Riley would just stare at her in confusion. So cute. She tried to grab her a few times, but Riley is going through a little "hitting" phase I like to call it.. she's just a little too rough so I couldn't let her touch the baby. Another girl in the family.. hard to believe Riley has a little cousin! Time flies!

Congratulations Traci and Troy!

TORRI YOSHIDA

September 21, 2009

7 lbs 9 oz.

"It's my baby cousin!!"

Visiting Auntie Traci

Uncle Troy

Happy Birthday Torri!

6 Months Old

Little Miss Princess Riley is 6 months old already! Who doesn't love a baby in a tutu?

Happy (Sunny) Friday!

Our First.... LAUGH!

I thought this day would NEVER come. I have waited and waited for this day for so long. Her laugh is even cuter than I had ever imagined it. I know this is really not a biggie considering all babies do this eventually, but I could not WAIT to hear it! Last Thursday we were doing our normal morning routine playing together, I had her on my lap and was throwing a toy across the room for the dog and apparently Riley thought it was hilarious. She laughed for a good 5 minutes straight, like it had been built up in her for so long. Luckily after my sister and I realized what she was doing, we were able to catch the tail end of it on camera. Turns out, throughout the day we found a few new things that she also found pretty funny. It was so adorable, I almost cried. LOL. I LOVE this little girl!!

(Okay, so this isn't the first time she laughed, that video clip was too large to upload.. but this was pretty much right after)

Jake's Baptism

Yesterday was my nephew Jacob's Baptism. They had it at a really nice church in Bellflower, and immediately following a nice party in the backyard at my parent's house. Tons of fun, great food and great company. It's always nice to see family, and definitely get all these babies together because each time we do they are bigger and bigger. It's funny to look back and see the growth after each picture we take every 2-3 months starting when my sister, cousin and I were pregnant at the same time! All in all we had a blast, and Jake looked waaayyy cute in his outfit. My little man is growing up fast! We love you Jake!

(as usual, I snapped about 250 pictures, and couldn't choose just a few.. so enjoy!)

These two handsome boys are getting so big!

Nathan helping out with the karaoke

Auntie Lynnie

Kissy Kissy!

Practice makes perfect! LOL

You Are My Sunshine

This little girl's smile can brighten the cloudiest days! She's so animated, I love her!

New Things

My little girl is growing so fast it's unbelievable! We upgraded in the bathtub to sitting up (she used to lay in the hammock). She's finally big enough for a jumper. It's so easy to make her smile just by talking to her. Of course, our favorite time of the day, bathtime, always brings a smile to our faces. She can give you a "high five" if you ask her to, and she also grabs your nose when you ask her where your nose is. She's "creeping" or 'pre-crawling' already, after just learning to hold herself up on her tummy just a few weeks ago. Also this week, after trying all the yummy fruits and veggies baby food has to offer, I thought she might like a little change and bought her some "meats". I bought her "chicken dinner in chicken broth" thinking it would be delicious compared to all the bland things she's used to eating.. and.. well, you can probably tell by her reaction that we will be sticking to the bland stuff from now on! :)

Hmm, what do I do with this??

No more chicken for me!!

My little Elvis giving herself a look in the mirror