Eight Months Old and Counting. . .

Bella loves to show off her sandals. She thinks she is "big stuff."

Bella thinks,"Are shoes really supposed to hurt a girl's feet this bad? I'd grimace if I knew how!"

Bella also loves her naps, especially the times where she wakes up and plays around until she tires out again. She likes to spend that time practicing all of her lastest tricks. She has now mastered going from laying to sitting--but then she remembers she is supposed to be sleeping and doesn't want to get "caught" playing around.

"Quick! Back to sleep! Mommy's coming!"

Palin' Around

Here are a few shots of Bella just hanging out. In one shot, she is showing off her latest dramatic trick--the fake cough. Last week, she went to visit her good friend Caroline in Athens (Alabama, that is), and she taught Bella how to pull up to a standing position. Thanks a lot, Caroline!

Do I look like my Daddy or what?!?!?

Lions and Tigers and Bears! Oh! My!

Over Memorial Day weekend Bella braved the sun and heat to visit the Memphis Zoo. She absolutely loved it. She thought it was funny to mock the monkeys. She also enjoyed shopping and visiting with her Nonna, Grandmother, and Granddaddy.

Sitting Up & Spitting Up

Since our last update, Bella has decided that she loves foods with lots of flavor...okay, to her that just means squash & carrots. However, she definitely loves it more than that bland rice cereal.

She's also sitting up on her own now. That should make for some more interesting photos than just her laying in different places with different outfits.

We also learned that Benadryl + an off schedule photo session don't mix well.

Cereal!

As of Saturday, Bella's eatting cereal. She took a while to get used to it, but she's a fan now. Actually, she ate 2 bowls of it tonight!

Easter Egg-stravaganza

What an egg-cellent day!

Photo Ops

Bella could not stop cooing long enough to smile for the picture.

Bella says, "It really IS more fun to be a girl!"

Bella--on the go!

Girls Gone Wild: Spring Break 06

Bella and her good friend Caroline from Athens got together during Spring Break. Many girls go to the Gulf to get crazy, but these two don't need the beach and sun to have fun (and I am sure both Daddies won't allow the beach, boys, and even swimsuits--EVER)! When these two get together it is CRAZY times! It was such a great day!

I Have a Dream

Mark and Bella became big fans of watching Olympic Curling this February. After much consideration, Bella informed us of her decision to aspire to become the youngest Olympic Curler for the USA.


She began strength training immediately. She uses the Jump and Go that her Cousin Grace gave her for Christmas to build strong leg muscles. Her body has taken a toll as it adjusts to the training schedule so she finds herself exhausted.


So exhausted, that she falls asleep during play times. Notice her hands in mid-swat at the lion.




Her dedication to this project is admirable. In fact, some nights we find Bella lying in bed using Pouncer as a curling stone. We will see what the Winter Olympics 2010 in Vancouver brings. . . maybe the first four-year-old professional curler.

What's this white stuff?!?!?

What is this white stuff?!?!?

Are you serious? The whole city shuts down for this?!?!?



Can I go make some snow balls?

Oh, well.
I guess I will just stay inside and be "sick."
Hmmm. . .Maybe I will practice rolling over.

Bella awakened early Saturday morning to see her first "big" snow. She was so excited. She donned her snowflake outfit in honor of the "big" moment and begged us to let her go outside and peg Ike with a few snowballs. Unfortunately, we insisted that she stay inside since she was a bit under the weather. Being sick did not dampen her spirits or her work ethic. By Sunday, she had mastered the art of rolling from tummy to back.