Little Bronco!

Here is the first round of pictures from the trip! We just got back tonight, and everyone is exhausted. Bella did amazingly well traveling. She is a trooper. She also charmed her way into every one's heart. You can see in the pictures that she has been on quite an adventure. Everyday was filled with family, and attention. She was so cute in her Bronco gear, and maybe the team's lucky charm, since they pulled out a win in the last seconds of the game. Go Broncos!
She is one lucky girl, who is loved by so many people. Luckily, she seems to be able to return that love to each and every one of them. She has brought such joy to our world, and we thank God every day for her. What a blessing she is!
Josh kept the house for us, and with Nonnie's help created a beautiful area in the backyard, and planted flowers. He and Asia were ready for us to get home. They missed Bella very much. They might also have been a little sad that they didn't get to go this trip, but they'll be on the next one, they'll be sure .

Bella's going on vacation!

"She's four and a half months old, how can she possibly need a vacation?" you might say. Well actually her parents are getting a brief, and much needed, vacation while she is going to be adored, attended to, and otherwise completely spoiled by her family in Denver. They are all very excited, I heard rumor that they were trying to organize a parade. Actually, she will be attending her first official Bronco Game Party, at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Today. we tried out her little cheerleader outfit, perfect fit, and it is so cute. I promise pictures of that and the rest of the trip upon our return, Monday. Everyone, wish us luck on the plane trip, I have high hopes it will go well. Fingers crossed!

4 Month Well Child Check

Sorry everyone, I have been slacking. Bella however has not. She is rocking along. We just had her 4 month well check, and shots. She passed everything with flying colors. Her weight was 12.9# 25%, height 24" 60%, and her head was also 60%. She was, as usual, the darling of the office. Boy, do we love Dr. Killgoar, and Mindy! They are so great!
Nonnie got Bella a bouncer/exerciser today. Finally something she can stand up in. She always wants to be standing up, so she loved it!
She also recently started eating a variety of foods. So far she has had rice cereal, applesauce, and pears. She also loves her cup of water. Mostly she wears the water, but she thinks it is really fun. I think gnawing on the cold cup feels good on her gums. Still not teeth yet, though.
That is our update for now. more later, and updated pictures, too.

Bella's Adoring Fans

Well, for those who follow along, we have finally moved. So, no I am not mad at anyone, or being reclusive, just up to my ears in moving. We are getting slowly settled, and enjoying our new place. Josh & Asia now have their own bedrooms, so they are getting along much better now.
We also added to the family, a new dog named Penny. I will get pictures posted asap. She is a Shar Pei, and has a very mellow, sweet temperament. She is warming to us, and is a good fit for our family.
The real excitement, however, is our company. Bella's adoring fans, her Grandma Lucy, and her self proclaimed favorite Auntie Selina are her from Denver. They must tell her hourly how cute she is, and also how white she is! So the first day they were here, she was entertained, and fed on command. Bella had no complaints the whole day. She was a perfect angel. Today, however they got to she her hot little temper. When you step back and watch her tantrum, it really is hysterical. Anyway, they are enjoying her, and she is completely enjoying them. I am trying to enjoy some much needed rest, while they are here.
More to come later.

Much Love,
Renee

Play Date

Today was Bella's first play date. "Play" you might think, she's too young to play, well okay, maybe it was a mommies' play date. Either way, it was her first time to visit another little one. My friend, Jen, adopted a little girl, Julia, from China, and it was the girls first meeting. Julia is 17mos old. Both girls spent some time checking each other out, but overall had a good time. Well, okay honestly, they were both so well behaved that Jen and I had a good time. Either way, it was time out of the house well spent. The Bumppo chair that cousin Jessica got is a lifesaver! Bella HATES her car seat, so I found we can just take the Bumppo inside, and plop it down, and voila, happy baby!
Also, I posted new pictures. She really is growing. It is amazing to compare her to the pictures I posted not so long ago. The series of pictures is of her rolling over, that is really the first time that she has pushed up onto her forearms, and them rolled completely over. It happened yesterday. Very exciting!
Let me know what you guys think if I should delete the old pictures, or leave all the pictures on the page. It seems like a lot of pictures, but I also hated to delete them. For those of you wanting symmetry, I can't figure out how to put them of both sides of the writing, sorry.
Well, that's it for now. Hope everyone is enjoying the blog, or at least the pictures!
Please keep in touch, and I'd love comments!

Much Love,
Renee

PS, We are moving this weekend.

It's all Harry's fault!

So sorry for the long delay. It really is Harry's fault! I have been reading Harry Potter #7 since Saturday. For those of you Potter fans, you understand, and everyone else, you'll just have to be forgiving! So Harry & I are finished, ahhh the end of an era. But, I'll refocus, back to Bella...
Yes, Nonnie is right, I do need to post more pictures, like blogging, pretty much everything else in life took a short break this last week, not totally Harry's fault. I have been struggling a little with the working nights, well actually with the sleeping during the day with a 3 month old, schedule. Anyway, I am working on all of that, and I promise to get more pictures online for the post next week.
Bella is getting big, and admittedly a little spoiled. ( I won't admit that in person, so don't bring it up!!!) I actually had to call in to work last night 2 hours before my shift, because neither Augie nor I could get her to stop crying. I still have no idea what the problem was, but finally a couple of doses of Tylenol and she went to bed. We were worn out! That girl has some staying power. I have done the put her in her bed and let her cry trick a couple of times, and she is always still crying after the 30 minutes. I am impressed. I think she got a stubborn streak from her dad!
The good news is that when she is happy, she is wonderful. She is really holding up her head well, and wants to be a part of ever thing. She has also started laughing a lot. The other day I took her to a friend's house, and she thought their little dogs were hysterical. Lola, the chihuahua, is her new best friend. She laughed, and laughed. It was very cute. Too bad I can't post audio. She is playing by herself off and on through the day, and also like her dad, she loves the TV. Go figure!
We are moving starting on the first. We have 2 weeks to move, but I think we will try to do most of it sooner than later, we are all quite ready to move. The 3 flights of stairs have really gotten old, carrying Bella, and all of her stuff up and down. So expect pictures in the new house soon.
Well, that's all for now. Please, let me know if you are reading along, and enjoying this blog. I spend enough time talking to myself, so it would make me feel better to think someone else is getting something out of it.

Much Love, (still working on that cute slogan)
Renee

Nonnie Visits

I think Nonnie (my Mom) was having some Bella withdrawal. She came to pick up Josh today for the weekend. They (my parents & Josh) have some weekend getaway planned, without me of course, I'm just the mother. Anyway, Nonnie whisked away both kids to the mall for 3 hours, and I was in a much needed slumber. Nonnie reports that Bella is a natural shopper, and did great. She also said that since last week, her hair seems darker, and she seems to be holding up her head better, and is more alert. She also commented that she is looking less like a new baby. Augie was just saying something similar. Needless to say, my ambitions for going to the gym today flew out the window. This morning I was so tired that working out wasn't even a consideration. And, just for the record, I don't even feel guilty. Exhaustion overrules exercise every time in my book. So, this weekend, I am getting it together, and starting fresh Monday, so that I can fit it all into the day. I think routine is the name of the game. For those that know me you may be thinking "she's really lost it now!" I am actually trying to find it. Wish me luck!

Much Love,
Renee