Sunday, September 8, 2013

Leia Week 8 - 8/21/13

Leia's Aunt Maria and her two cousins Carter and Jordan came to visit this week, so we had many fun adventures with the family.  Ropes course, rafting down the Truckee,  and paddle boarding on Donner, to name a few.  I even felt good enough to get in my first few days of water skiing for the summer.  Additionally, Leia started to get really really smiley this week, so we found ourselves snapping pics all the time trying to capture the cuteness.  Everytime she looks at you and smiles, it really makes your heart melt.  The morning cooing and smiling sessions in bed just can't be beat!

Beautiful afternoon of kayaking and paddle boarding on Donner Lake.

Who could resist a face like that?

Working on her standing exercises...so advanced!

Playing with Dad always makes her happy.

Yay swimming!

Fun with the GoPro!

Floaty pants!

Leia loves to smile at her bear friend at the changing table.

So excited to watch her mom master the ropes course!

The tongue is also fun to play with these days.

I love you Mom!

Since she was holding herself up so well, we decided to try the Bumbo!

Since no one ever feeds me, I will eat my arm!



Jordan was so excited to finally meet her very first cousin!!

Carter and Leia also hit it off right away.

Yay, I'm finally an auntie!!

"No, stop Mom, enough with the smile pictures!"

Daddy's little girl.

Uncle John with all his nieces and nephew.

Kishka is very protective of her baby.

Our big girl upgraded to a sleep sac and mittens (Dad keeps the room a little chilly)!

Happy 3rd Anniversary! Out to dinner with a fussy baby and her little Bear Bum!

Leia Week 7 - 8/14/13

Another big week for Leia...well, let's be honest, aren't they all? She tried on more cute clothes from her never ending wardrobe, listened to music at the Brews, Jazz, and Funk fest, went rollerblading, trampolining, and saw many more friends.  We also turned down the temp of the hot tub to a more baby friendly 91 deg, so Leia now has her own private pool.  She sure does lead a great life!

It's fun to float in the super buoyant Huggies diapers!

Happy Swimmer.

Serious Swimmer.

Fun to swim with Mom too.

The family that rollerblades together, stays together!

Leia loves to get pushed around in her personal chariot, but especially with the faster speed of rollerblades!

Hiking with Dad is fun, but it sure is toasty when two heat sources stay this close for so long!

Fun photo shoot in the cute hat from Aunt Joanne...




Pulled out these Mexican overalls from Aunt Stacia and Uncle John, but they are still too big...but not for long!

Bouncing on the trampoline with Nanna and Poppy.

Leia loves standing and supporting her own weight...those little legs are so strong already!

We make the best beer battered fish tacos ever, and it was a fun colorful meal to boot!

Out to dinner with Georgia, her #1 fan and future baby sitter extraordinaire.

Babies for everyone!  Gina and Georgia with Hope and Leia (do you see the head of hair on that little 4 month old?!!)

Leia loved KJ so much she tried to give her a hicky!

Enjoying the music and dancing of March 4th Marching Band.
Cozy and warm in Auntie Meg's arms.

Little Lamb...is that not the sweetest little face!


Wish I had such a great setup when I went out and about!

Leia Week 6 - 8/7/13

Now that we were all pros at getting out of the house, we decided to take advantage of summer in Tahoe and get outside a little more.  We saw more friends and had some fun hikes, dinners, and trips to the lake.  Leia was having so much fun and getting a bit more smiley!

Josh and Leia chillin' in the lake.

You know your world has been turned upside down when your first day getting in the lake isn't until August!!

Swimming but happy in her new back pack.
Wine and cheese party to celebrate getting out of the house!

My handsome hubby!


Bath time!
You have to get creative when you want to cook a nice dinner while dealing with a cranky baby!

Leia really enjoyed our romantic gourmet dinner.

Oops, managed to drop a crumb of food right into her ear!!

I really do have the best view of this little cutie!


Pre-season training for a little Steelers fan in the making sure is exhausting.

5 Weeks old and already so much neck and head control...so advanced!

Little diva loved hanging with Biby.

Leia says "Hi" to all her GMVS friends!

Bear hug naps with my two favorite people...can't think of a better place to be!

Fun hike to see the falls in Shirley Canyon...too bad Leia slept through all the pretty views.