Packages

Katalia received another gift in the mail from her Auntie M!

Little girl bear crawling to see what's in the box:



"A beautiful dress! Now where should I wear this?"



Thanks Auntie M. for the gifts!

51 Weeks!

Katalia took Auntie Cathy out to Sunday brunch at Cantina Laredo!

Little girl's steak, eggs, potatoes, sweet bread, and fresh fruit.. all to herself:



Video of Katalia & Auntie Cathy dancing after brunch:



Daddy likes to take all their guests to Old Town Scottsdale to take a picture in front of the horse fountain:



Auntie Cathy & Katalia hanging out:



Babies taste deeeeeeeee-licious!



The new trend.. bangs in the eyes :)



Queen Katalia



After dropping off Auntie Cathy to the airport, Katalia found gifts under the Christmas tree! Auntie Cathy is SNEAKY!!!

"Is this for me???"



Since Katalia & family were spending Christmas & her birthday in Houston, Mommy & Daddy allowed her to open all her gifts.

Little girl opening her birthday gift:



"These are some cool ribbons!"





Cooper helping her out!



Thanks Auntie Cathy for the Twilight Turtle!



Thanks for all the cool Christmas gifts too!

Katalia meets Santa!

Auntie Cathy came into town to visit Katalia!

Of course, one of the stops was to the mall to do a little shopping and for Katalia to finally meet Santa!

Little girl outside of the dressing room waiting for Mommy & Auntie Cathy:



"Daddy, I can't wait to meet Santa!"
(the nubbins broke through!!)



As soon as they were done shopping, they searched for Santa. They found an extremely LONG line of children waiting. Once they got to the front, Katalia was already asleep on Daddy's shoulder. What should Mommy & Daddy do? If they woke her and sat her on Santa's lap she would cry and scream! But...... if they kept her asleep.. would she wake up? :)

She continued to sleep in Santa's arms :)

Who snuck into Mommy & Daddy's bed last night?

"I have an excuse! I'm teething!"



"Hee-hee!"

50 Weeks! First attempt at Thai food

Mommy & Daddy are very blessed that Katalia eats whatever they have on hand.

Video of Katalia enjoying some pad thai:

Another day at the gym

Katalia has become very adventurous since joining the gym.

Climbing the steps to reach her friend, Hayden:



"I'm almost there!"



"I made it!!"



The separation anxiety exercise:







Afterwards, Katalia hung out and waited for Daddy to come home:



When she thought Mommy wasn't looking, she went for the tree:



Fascinated by Christmas lights!

49 Weeks! Yummy!

Katalia enjoying some mac-n-cheese!

It's NOT always going to be about Katalia!

Someone is getting a new sibling! :)



Daddy takes Mommy & little girl shopping to celebrate the occassion! ;)

Welcome Baby J!

Katalia welcomed another beautiful baby (girl!) cousin today!

48 Weeks! Cowgirl

Lately, Katalia has been fascinated by Mommy's red socks.

"Mommy, I love your socks!!"



The little girl probably won't appreciate these photos as she gets older. Daddy plans to surprise these photos to her during her wedding! hahaha j/k (we think!)



Lola sent a horse to Katalia that day. Wonderful timing!



Too bad Mr. Horse can't stand on his own!



Thanks Lola for the cool horse!

Happy 11 months! Katalia Visits Sedona!

Katalia & family took a road trip to Sedona. Thanks to Uncle Miggy for driving the mini-van!



Katalia playing quietly during the 90 min drive:



All the celebrities who pass this store take a photo with this cowboy (we have no idea why). Katalia pretending to be famous:



For lunch, Katalia enjoyed munching on some cactus fries!



The beautiful red rock formations:

Katalia's 1st Black Friday!

Katalia enjoyed some 5AM Black Friday shopping with Mommy, Daddy, Uncle Miggy, & Auntie Marisa:

The cheer-y crew in the backseat:



For lunch, they enjoyed some yummy crawfish etouffee from Pappadeaux:



"Mmm, these links taste yummmmmy!"



Little girl & her Grandpa & Daddy:



Video of Katalia breaking the swing of the chain:



Later, they met up with her cousins to do a little more shopping:

"Mommy, Amalin is in my stroller!"



HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY!

47 Weeks! Katalia's 1st Thanksgiving!

It was a FULL house at Katalia's house. She played hostess to guests from CA, TX, MN, and even Thailand!

Little girl & her favorite Uncle Miggy enjoying dim sum:



Afterwards, they did some window shopping (afterall, it was Thanksgiving, everything was closed.. well, except for a wine shop & Starbucks!).

Grandpa & his grandbabies:



Katalia & her guests:





Uncle Paul being silly again:



Katalia & her eldest cousin, Natali:



See the nubbins' breaking through?



Katalia with Mommy & Daddy:



Mr. Bear:



Later that evening, they enjoyed a Thankgiving dinner @ the Biltmore.

The wine cellar was "brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr" cold. The hotel was nice enough to bring blankets (haha):

Katalia learning some ABC's while waiting for dinner to arrive:



The pretty little ladies:



The cousins giving advice to Katalia:



Mr. Waiter took the picture and it came out blurry:



Daddy took the next picture:



Katalia enjoying the stained glass artwork:



"Where are my shoes????????!!" (Later, Mommy found the lost shoe in the car.)



HAPPY THANKSGIVING! :)

A Break-Through!

At 10 1/2 months, Mommy & Daddy finally spotted a tooth breaking through! :)





More videos of Katalia driving around Mr. Monkey & a new passenger:

Driving Miss Daisy Mr. Monkey

Videos of Katalia driving Mr. Monkey around:





Cruising around the table: