Ladybug Bean Bag Chair.

Thank you Roses for the adorable bean bag chair, Isla LOVES it. As soon as she saw it she pointed out they eyes, and started petting it. It only a minute for her to snuggle up with one of her favorite books! Excited to see all of you over the weekend!

Putting.

Ortyls & The Beach.

Everyone is happy.

Twelve Month Pictures.

So, here is the last monthly pictures for Isla's first year, as well as updates on what our little Tootbug is up to.

New things that Isla is saying:

She now says "Hi" and "Du" for duck.
Anything that is new or exciting gets a loud, "Ooooo."

New things she is doing:

She will open and close her hands in the direction of an object or person if she wants it/them. As in, "I want that!", and "come and get me!"

She is scooting faster than ever, and her legs are covered in little bruises from all of her little falls.

She will stand from sitting, surf on anything that will support her, and is effortlessly climbing up stairs!

She drinks from a straw and eats with a fork!

She has one freckle on her right shoulder and 6 pearly white teeth.

I am not sure what her weight is but she is definitely gaining. I picked her up from a nap last Thursday and was certain that she grew 3 inches and gained several pounds in about 90 minutes. We are planning on turning the car seat around by the end of the week.

Our little one that would eat anything, is now not as agreeable. She will easily eat any kind of bread product and pasta is a no-brainer also. But the peas that she used to love do not get such a warm welcome. We have learned that if we both eat and make lots of "mmm" sounds she will at least try what we are offering. The poor people that sit by us in restaurants!

At our favorite Mexican restaurant that we go to Isla loves to dip her chips in the salsa. She seems genuinely happy as she is dipping her chip, which makes Greg and I giggle each time!

Even though she is still as sweet as ever we have seen a few tantrums. Crying, tears, arms flailing, throwing her body around...it doesn't last long and we seem to be outsmarting her for now, but it makes me a little nervous about the future!!

Isla & Momma.

I was taking some pictures today and tried to get myself in the shot....didn't turn out perfectly, but they are sweet enough to share!

Sunday Evening.

We are out of time....she is hungry and grumpy....

A snack to tide her over.

Happy girl.

Shoes on....

And ready to go...

On our way to get pizza...

Styling with a full belly on the way home.

Our Piglet and Our Pup.

This morning I brought the camera outside with me when I took Ashby out. Our Hydrangea's are huge and beautiful.

Ash is pretty cute too!

Every morning Isla stands at the back doors and waves to us. She surfs back and forth along the doors so she can see our every step....

...and she makes silly faces at us!

Our piglet sure does love out pup.

Friday Girls.

The Friday mutt.

Big girls and little girls.


Floral with floral is SO summer 2010.

Everyone seems to love everyone!

And everyone loves donuts!

Lucky Henry!

Isla and her buddy!