Monday, June 18, 2012

A Father's Love




First time in Daddy's arms




Holding Daddy's hand while you sleep
Snuggling


Naperville, IL (Memorial Day weekend)

From the moment I met Eric, he expressed how much he couldn't wait to be a father. God has blessed Fayola with an amazing father, he loves so strong, guides so gently, and will always be a pillar of strength for Fayola. Happy Father's Day to my first and forever love. 

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

11 months

We are a little late updating the blog. We just got back today from our brief visit to Eastern Michigan to visit family and our friends, Chachi, Todd & Jackson! We had lunch today at Warren Dunes State Park on our way back from the Detroit area and it was a beautiful beautiful day!

Milestones
Creeping on hands/knees
Pulling to stand all the time
Cruising along furniture
Continues to mimic really well...banana, bye-bye, hello, hi, duck, doggy, DaDa, Mama
Differentiates primary colors
Plays telephone... "Oooo" instead of "Hello" (you are trying to talk)
(then you babble on the phone)
All Done is your favorite sign
Plays tug-a-war with Chloe
Knows where feet & toes are
And... says "tickle tickle tickle" with my hair and with your toes :)
Attempts to stand on own & loves to walk with holding hands with someone

Not sure what of weight or height this month, but we get a check up soon! Fayola you continue to be very energetic, starting to be more outgoing, but has caution. You are not a stranger to anyone... always pointing and saying "hi".  You are very inquisitive, always pointing and saying "dat", "dat"... :)

We might take water baby classes this month, but we will see :)





Travels
We only traveled to Cleveland and back at the beginning of your 11th month & just recently got back from the Detroit, MI area visiting the Miotkes' for Lexie's (your 2nd cousin's graduation party) and visited with the Veldmans' (Chachi, Todd & Jackson)


 Great-Grandpa Jack
 Grandma Laura's cousin, Beth (made your baby blanket)
 Uncle Frank & Aunt Lisa with Fayola

 Max & Fayola

 Lexie, Fayola & I
Miotke Cousins (Lexie's graduation Party)

Jackson & Fayola 
Chachi & Jackson

Jackson laughing at his Mommy


Lunch at Warren Dunes State Park was a wonderful way to end our short trip to Michigan... I have to admit, it is such a beautiful state... :)

Right by da beach mon!

Chopping on some blueberries

Come sit with me Mommy!
Next Blog post Fayola will be 1 years old... She is quickly changing into a toddler. I am enjoying every precious moment with you Fayola, you brighten up my day each morning, love. I can't wait to celebrate your 1st Birthday together! :)