Playing Around

Here are few pictures of Sadie while I was just playing with my new toy. She was almost ready for a nap, so I didn't get really good ones, but here they are anyway.

Bathtime by Brian

I just know Brian is saying "shhh, don't tell mommy about all the things I let you do at bathtime!"

Brian splashing the water for Mersadie!

The "do"!

The other night I asked Brian to help me get Sadie ready for her bath. He was going to get her undressed and I was going to get the tub/water ready. As you can see, bathtime is a little bit more fun when Daddy is around. He let Sadie wear her "head dress" for a while - he said she liked it. Brian also didn't do any of the washing, just splashing. In the end, Sadie ended up with quite a hair do! It took a lot longer than when I do it by myself, but it was a lot more fun!

Daddy and Me

Mersadie started this new thing when Brian is holding her at night and I come around, she just cracks up! Of course I took advantage of it and got the camera. She was making us laugh so hard by all her squeals and laughing. I love it when she smiles and shows all of her teeth!

A Rainy Day in "Sunny" Southern California

Okay, so not every day can be a perfectly sunny 75 degree day. Today was one of those not so perfect days. Mersadie and I went to storytime at the library this morning and then she took and nap and we were going to go on a walk after lunch...but it started raining. So I got out the camera!

This is Mersadie right when she wakes up from her nap - one happy baby! By the way, she is not pulling up yet, I stood her up and had her hold on to the bed rail.

I was eating lunch and Sadie started fussing, so I gave her a french fry. She just let it hang out of her mouth for the longest time - it was so funny!

She finally got the hang of it and learned to shove it in!

One day she will love to play basketball like her daddy. We are trying to teach her young, but all she wants to do is eat the tag!

"Jump Around" - Happier Times

"Thanks for my jumpy toy, Auntie M"

My sister got Sadie a "jump & go" for Christmas. Sadie loves it! Here is a picture of her "hangin' out" and a video of her using it. This one's for you, Sis! Thank you and love you!

By the way, Sadie is feeling a little better - the humidifier is working, I think. Thanks for all of the advice - yes, I have been holding her, A LOT!

Sad-Faced Sadie

"Mom - gosh, why do you always have to have that stupid camera in my face?"

"Don't you wanna pick me up?"

"If only Grammy were here, she would make you stop taking pictures and pick me up!"

"I need you to come and rescue me, Grammy!"

I was trying to take some cute pictures of Sadie this afternoon, so I sat her down on the floor and this is what I got. Poor little booger hasn't been feeling well this week and completely melts down most of the time I put her down. Anyway, I thought these pictures actually turned out kinda cute.

By the way, I am taking any remedies for a clogged nose that anyone has. I am trying the cool mist humidifier tonight and I've been giving her saline drops in her nose. She H-A-T-E-S the blue nose-suction device. It takes both Brian and I to hold down our 17 pound baby for me to suction her nose. I feel so bad because she can't breathe when she eats...

Random Pictures

Here are some random pictures of Sadie. The black and white close up is a picture that my sister's friend took and then edited it in photoshop. I was feeling adventurous and decided to give photoshop a try and I edited the one where Mersadie is reaching for the Christmas bulb. The third picture is for you, Sis! My sister absolutely loves this photo because she says that Sadie was "posing" for me! In the last picture, Sadie is showing off her - count them - FOUR teeth and I think more are on their way (she had a fever and runny nose yesterday). Enjoy!