No pictures for this post, but that's probably for the best. Last night Matt and I got back from our second weekend in a row in San Diego for a wedding. While both were fun, this one did have the distinction of being on a working ranch, which lead to some mischief. Interesting fact - if you give a bucket of beer to potbelly pigs they start fighting each other. I was not involved in that at all, just heard about it this next morning. And I think the difference between your 20s and 30s is being sad you missed it vs being glad you were already in bed when that happened.
Amelia stayed at home with Matt's mom. They had a lovely time and I was very impressed that there only new pajamas and no new toys when we got home. Grandma had brought a set of stacking cups and a jack-in-the-box with her but those were the only new toys all weekend. Teddy was very upset that she is no longer the center of Grandma's world, but is willing to forgive because she got cheese.
Amelia has started to pull herself up on things. She started in the laundry basket, but when she tried again we had removed some clothes and she lost her counter balance and ended up face first on Teddy's bed. I think that put her off trying it again for a day, but she's back into with a vengeance. She's also started crawling with startling speed, so we're had to start putting up baby gates so she doesn't imitate her mother and fall down the stairs.
I promise to take some photos soon and post more of them. She's been changing so much that we can't believe. We'll have to do some video because she's also talking a mile a minute and some if it actually sounds like words, but no real speaking yet.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
San Diego in Photos
I have the pictures to prove that we survived San Diego, and even had a good time.
By the time we got off the plane (Matt landed about 30 minutes later so Amelia and I got much needed coffee and picked up the luggage while waiting) Amelia wanted to move around. I sat her in the seat next to me and she somehow slid her way through the crack, but it ended up being the perfect height to help her stand. And yes I did let her stand barefoot on the airport floor, but I made sure to wipe them off before she stuck them in her mouth again.
She totally loved hanging out there and waving and smiling at people walking by. This was the best parenting decision I had all day. Until I tried to pull her out and her pants almost came off. But lucky everything was fine.
Then she put on her shades in an attempt to look like a local. Since she doesn't own flip-flops or a wetsuit, this was the closest she was going to get.
After a rainy start to Saturday morning she did manage to get in her first swim. She was a little unsure of the water when we had her hat on. Once we took that off she was totally into it.
We all blew bubbles and she attempted to do so, but I think ended up drinking pool water instead.
Here she is with Poppy (my step-father) enjoying the water and trying to learn to splash.
While Amelia did love hanging out with my brother, his beard was very confusing to her. We think it reminded her of Teddy and she couldn't figure out why he was human. I think the STRONG resemblance to Mommy was also a little weird. (Will and I have been mistaken for twins in the past.)
She could totally get used to this. The bathtub is going to seem so small now.
With Nana, who pointed out that Amelia might have a future in water polo. She seems to love the water and has enough energy to tread water for three hours. How young do you think they let them start playing?
The only thing she didn't really get was sticking her feet out behind her. She was always in a sitting position. But she seemed to love it anyway. We can't wait to get her signed up for swim lessons after the first of the year.
The reason we were in San Diego was for my cousin's wedding. While Amelia didn't make the service or part of the reception (there were swings that needed to be checked out, lunch to eat and a long nap to take) she did manage to make a cameo towards the end of the reception.
The whole family on the dance floor. Amelia got really into it, especially watching the Rutherford dancing trend known as "The Peacock." You have to see it to experience it fully. Also, spinning lights and music were very cool.
The day we came home was Halloween, and since we were going to spend most of it on a place we went with a simple costume. Here's our slightly angry penguin.
A little happier now. The hat and the shoes lasted about five more minutes, but I did insist on getting the hat back on at the airport.
On our way to the airport we stopped by my aunt's house for the post-wedding brunch. Here she is spending a few minutes with her Grandfather.
And cuddling with her Great Aunt Amanda.
As we started to leave for the airport I think the weekend began to catch up to Amelia.
Yeah, she was really tired. By the time we got her in bed on Sunday night she slept for 14 straight hours, which is her longest stretch yet.
This weekend Amelia gets to spend one on one time with Grandma while Matt and I head back out to San Diego for another family wedding. In two weeks Amelia will make her first trip to San Francisco, where she'll experience fog, the Presbyterian Church and the rite of passage known as tailgating for Big Game. All in all it was a great first trip to California and Amelia did great hanging out with relatives that she had no idea who they were.
By the time we got off the plane (Matt landed about 30 minutes later so Amelia and I got much needed coffee and picked up the luggage while waiting) Amelia wanted to move around. I sat her in the seat next to me and she somehow slid her way through the crack, but it ended up being the perfect height to help her stand. And yes I did let her stand barefoot on the airport floor, but I made sure to wipe them off before she stuck them in her mouth again.
She totally loved hanging out there and waving and smiling at people walking by. This was the best parenting decision I had all day. Until I tried to pull her out and her pants almost came off. But lucky everything was fine.
Then she put on her shades in an attempt to look like a local. Since she doesn't own flip-flops or a wetsuit, this was the closest she was going to get.
After a rainy start to Saturday morning she did manage to get in her first swim. She was a little unsure of the water when we had her hat on. Once we took that off she was totally into it.
We all blew bubbles and she attempted to do so, but I think ended up drinking pool water instead.
Here she is with Poppy (my step-father) enjoying the water and trying to learn to splash.
While Amelia did love hanging out with my brother, his beard was very confusing to her. We think it reminded her of Teddy and she couldn't figure out why he was human. I think the STRONG resemblance to Mommy was also a little weird. (Will and I have been mistaken for twins in the past.)
She could totally get used to this. The bathtub is going to seem so small now.
With Nana, who pointed out that Amelia might have a future in water polo. She seems to love the water and has enough energy to tread water for three hours. How young do you think they let them start playing?
The only thing she didn't really get was sticking her feet out behind her. She was always in a sitting position. But she seemed to love it anyway. We can't wait to get her signed up for swim lessons after the first of the year.
The reason we were in San Diego was for my cousin's wedding. While Amelia didn't make the service or part of the reception (there were swings that needed to be checked out, lunch to eat and a long nap to take) she did manage to make a cameo towards the end of the reception.
The whole family on the dance floor. Amelia got really into it, especially watching the Rutherford dancing trend known as "The Peacock." You have to see it to experience it fully. Also, spinning lights and music were very cool.
The day we came home was Halloween, and since we were going to spend most of it on a place we went with a simple costume. Here's our slightly angry penguin.
A little happier now. The hat and the shoes lasted about five more minutes, but I did insist on getting the hat back on at the airport.
On our way to the airport we stopped by my aunt's house for the post-wedding brunch. Here she is spending a few minutes with her Grandfather.
And cuddling with her Great Aunt Amanda.
As we started to leave for the airport I think the weekend began to catch up to Amelia.
Yeah, she was really tired. By the time we got her in bed on Sunday night she slept for 14 straight hours, which is her longest stretch yet.
This weekend Amelia gets to spend one on one time with Grandma while Matt and I head back out to San Diego for another family wedding. In two weeks Amelia will make her first trip to San Francisco, where she'll experience fog, the Presbyterian Church and the rite of passage known as tailgating for Big Game. All in all it was a great first trip to California and Amelia did great hanging out with relatives that she had no idea who they were.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Angelina Photography
We had a great experience with Steph of Angelina Photography and she recently posted some pictures from the shoot that I thought I would share.
http://www.angelinaphotographyblog.com/2010/10/baby-amelia-and-her-family-alexandria-va/
http://www.angelinaphotographyblog.com/2010/10/baby-amelia-and-her-family-alexandria-va/
Monday, November 1, 2010
We Survived
So we made it to San Diego and back in one piece. We had a great time, got to see a bunch of family, and Amelia boogied on the dance floor for a little while. While I don't have any pictures of the dancing, I have some from the weekend that I will post soon. They include, Amelia getting stuck in a chair at the airport and me enjoying the fact that she can't run away, Amelia trying to act like a local with her shades, her first time swimming, and the penguin Halloween outfit.
Two side notes - we think Amelia might think my brother Will is part dog because he has a beard and she tried to eat it like she does to Teddy. Second, Matt has some baby mojo that I need to get. She was so much better on the plane ride home than on the ride out with just me. She wasn't bad on the way out, just busy, going through diapers, and not sleeping. On the ride home she slept most of the way and had one dirty diaper. I'll need to work on getting that mojo for the flight to San Francisco in 2 1/2 weeks.
And in a note that will please my father, Amelia was not last on the list of upgrade requests for the flight home. She's working her way up the frequent flier list and if this keeps up will be Premier by the end of next year.
Two side notes - we think Amelia might think my brother Will is part dog because he has a beard and she tried to eat it like she does to Teddy. Second, Matt has some baby mojo that I need to get. She was so much better on the plane ride home than on the ride out with just me. She wasn't bad on the way out, just busy, going through diapers, and not sleeping. On the ride home she slept most of the way and had one dirty diaper. I'll need to work on getting that mojo for the flight to San Francisco in 2 1/2 weeks.
And in a note that will please my father, Amelia was not last on the list of upgrade requests for the flight home. She's working her way up the frequent flier list and if this keeps up will be Premier by the end of next year.
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