Swimming in the pool

It was a HOT weekend and since we haven't had the A/C put in yet it was time for Carmella and I to get in a pool. So we headed over to Aunt Cindy's house for some cool down time.

Carmella's first time in the pool was a hit!!

Just chillin' in the pool.

She loved her new little floaty and and chewing on the floaty rings too

 The only thing she was not too sure about was that she couldn't kick and splash in the water like she does in her bath tub.

We'll be seeing lots more pool time this summer.

36 Weeks Old

We have entered into the beginning phase of separation anxiety, with a twist. She is completely fine when she is playing with daddy or even playing alone but if she sees mommy walk out of the room she will whine and cry until I come back. It just isn't enough that someone is right there next to her playing.

She definitely knows her name and will let you know when she wants something or doesn't like when you take something away from her.

She can sit comfortably in a high chair and shopping cart. Yeah we no longer have to bring the car seat in the store.

I have seen her playing with toys in both hands and even picking things up with her thumb and index finger.

And yes we're still blowing raspberries! (spitting)

Grandma LuLu visits

Another fun weekend and this time Grandma Lu Lu came to visit! 

 

We started the weekend off with a garage sale on Saturday to get rid of all the stuff we no longer needed. Grandma was there to help with the sales and also spend some time with Carmella. She even finished making Carmella's crib skirt, so cute!

The weekend was too short and before we knew it Sunday was here and grandma has to drive back to Tahoe.

Grandma, Chris and Carmella

Trying to get Carmella to look at the camera but she thinks my earrings are much more fun to pull and Grandma just laughs.

Ok now we got a good one.
Thanks for the visit grandma Lu Lu can't wait to see you again!

Teething Biscuits

My sister in law Kari turned me onto Earths Best teething biscuits and I am so glad she did. The other night we met some friend out for dinner and we gave Carmella a biscuit and it was quiet and peaceful for 20 minutes. No toys were being thrown on the ground and she wasn't crying out for our attention just mom and dad enjoying their meal and the conversation.


 Checking out the biscuit

Oh so yummy!!

And at the end of the meal I didn't really care how messy she was, we just put her in the bath when we got home and she was a MESS!!

35 Weeks Old

Now that Carmella has experienced many different foods, she has decided that she doesn't like carrots any more even though she loved them in the beginning. So far she loves fruit and gives mommy a hard time when it comes to vegetables but seems to eat them from everyone else. However, when she feeds herself puffs and other finger foods she seems to enjoy mealtime a little more, she is already exerting her independence.

And finally a picture where you can see her two teeth.

Look closely at the bottom and you will see two little white teeth buds.

8 months Old

8 Months Old!!!

8 month stats:

Size 3 Diapers (needless to say I didn't weigh her this month, but she feels heavier)

To celebrate the big day we spent some time with friends

and had dinner at Nana and Papa's house.

This last month has been my favorite, don't get me wrong I loved her infancy. But her personality is shinning through and she sits up to play but hasn't quite mastered crawling (so yah I'm loving it).

And here is what she is up to when she is not smiling, blowing raspberries (aka spitting)



Grandma J and Grandpa C Visit

It was graduation weekend and Grandpa C and Grandma J came to visit.



We started off the beautiful weekend with a trip the the winery in Morgan Hill on Friday. Then we took a little stroll over the the park where Carmella showed off her skills on the baby swings.  

On Saturday we attended Alayna's high school graduation. Oh my where has the time gone...... I remember when she was 2 and I was moving into her house and babysitting her, now she is Carmella's babysitter.

Congrats Alayna, We Love you!!

Our family portrait

The cousins with Baby Carmella (Alyssa and Alayna)

We had a fun filled day and Carmella was such a good girl.

 She even debuted her high chair skills for the first time.