I just keep saying to myself. Nine months. Nine months??? NINE MONTHS?!?! How did this happen? Where has the time gone? It took nine months to make her and now she's been on this earth for nine months already! I have to catch myself when I'm talking to people because I'm still inclined to say "I just had a baby". Partly because it feels like it JUST happened, and partly because I don't want them to think I just enjoy eating a little too much. I want to blame the belly roll (whom I've named Bernice because she's big enough to deserve a name) on childbirth. Not on the fact that I'm still fighting to lose that lingering 10 pounds, nine months later. Then I think about it and I realize that I didn't just have a baby. I had a baby in the amount of time it would've taken someone to make a baby. Its been that long! I seriously blinked and it happened. I'm so thankful I get to spend my days with this little munchkin and I'm trying to soak in every ounce of her, every minute of the day. She is our world!
I turned nine months old in Oahu. Here's a brief run-down of our trip...
Nom nom. I'm a fan of pancakes
Although, they're a little tough to get in my mouth
My first time in the ocean water
Daddy and I on Waikiki
This stuff feels pretty weird on my toes
Daddy set me down so I could put my hands in it
Ahhhh Daddy FAIL!!
Mommy and Daddy wanted a family picture....I wanted to look at the bird
Jaws ain't got nothin on me!
Now we're talking. This one's much better!
My Cousin Aidan being silly. I love this kid. Too bad Mommy cut off the top of his head....
This beach was the best!
Can we see the family resemblance?
Daddy and Auntie SiSi
I met this girl on the beach. She was the same age as me but a lot less hair
Jumping the waives with Mei Mei
Now its time to get serious
But Mama.....I'm not done playing in the water!
Hugs from Daddy makes it all better
Mei Mei and Auntie SiSi sure think this is cool. Aidan and I aren't impressed..
Hahaha Daddy! You're so funny!!
A little quiet time by the water
Aidan was showing me how it's done
This guy cracks me up!!!
Getting ready to take my first swim in the ocean
C'mon Daddy, let me taste it!
How come we don't have more of this thing called sunshine at home?
That's right, I'm kind of a big deal!
But do we have to go home? It's been such a great trip!!
Well this stuff looks colder than the sand I was in yesterday
Getting my first Christmas tree!!!
Daddy's letting me help make pancakes. Do you think Mommy will notice the mess?
Who's this Santa guy? Tell him I'm ready for him!
Can you really say no to these eyes?
I've got my "Santa Loves Me" shirt. I'm all set!
Hmm, Mommy says "Don't do it" but I think I'm......
Yep, I'm gonna do it
BLEH! Mommy was right. I shouldn't eat Winston's tail.
That was just terrible. My tongue feels funny
This should help
Heh heh heh heh
Who's a sweet angelic little elf?
NOT ME!!!
But I don't want to go see Santa!
My first Christmas present!
Gosh, I'm just so excited!!
I wonder what's inside! Hee hee hee
Really, I get to open this?!
Will you help me, Daddy?
I can't believe it. The anticipation is killing me!
Did you hear the paper crinkle? That was so cool!
And look at the bow!
WHOAAAA!!!
Oh wow, look at that!
Wait a second. Really guys? A book?
Hahaha I'm just kidding. I LOVE it!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Ooo, what's in here?!?!
Is this for me?!?
Oh gosh, this is the best day ever!
Loving time with Great Grandma!
You smell funny!
Mom, he smells funny!
Uncle Ryan's showing me how to work my new toy
Love my Cousin Nolan!
Whoo hoo!!! This thing's amazing! Thank you Papa Bobert and Nana Linda!
A girl's gotta have some fur
Playing with Grandpa Mark
Ugh! He got me! TKO! hahaha
Love for Dada
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
