It's all about us, Cooper, Katalia, & the Lentil Bean!

Friday, August 29, 2008

La-dee-daa-La-dee-daa

Video of a typical car trip:



P.S. Happy Birthday Unca-Munca! Hope you enjoyed the sushi and pancakes! ;)

Thursday, August 28, 2008

The silly girl

Teething = funny sounds = funny faces





Katalia found a big black cat hanging out in the backyard:



Then she found a scorpion:



Later that evening, Katalia enjoyed some cold grapes on her gummies:



She has also per-fected drinking from a cup (video):

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Just another summer day...

"Mama, why can't we go play outside?"



"100 degrees is hot?"



Later that evening, Stan the Star came over to see Katalia.

Video of Stan & Katalia spending some time together:



Daddy & his little girl



Where's Waldo Cooper?

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Another day of relaxation and getting stuck!

Katalia & family ran lots of errands in the morning. Little girl was so exhausted by the time they got to their final destination. She decided to nap instead of shop.



By the time they got home, Katalia was re-energized and ready to play with Mr. Cooper.

"Why you hiding in there? Its time to play!"



"Okay, you run and I'll chase after you!"



Video of Katalia running through the house:



Later that afternoon, Katalia got stuck in her crib!

"Help! Someone! Help!"

Saturday, August 23, 2008

33 weeks!

Katalia celebrated 33 weeks with all smiles & laughter:



Little girl did not want to sit still for her photos.





What would have turned into a Scooby photo...



.. it was play time instead!

Friday, August 22, 2008

More crawling & climbing!

Mama & Daddy are happy to announce little girl is officially a CRAWLER!!!

"Hooray!"



Video of THE CRAWLER:



Little girl also discovered she could see through her crib and out her bedroom door.

"I can see you Mama!"



"Can't hide from me!"



Video of Katalia playing peek-a-boo:

Thursday, August 21, 2008

I love me a spoon!

As Katalia eats more and more everyday, she also has an urge to feed herself (or she wants something to teeth on). Sometimes she'll steal the spoon off the plate when Mama turns away:



"This stuff is good!"



"Mama, did you want the spoon back?



Video: Katalia & her spoon

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

The funny little girl

"There's something in my tooth! Wait, I don't have teeth!"



"La-dee-daaa... (Sigh), I'm bored!"

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Shopping @ Galleria

Katalia spent some time shopping @ the Galleria with her cousin and Lola.

Little girl sharing her stroller with Baby NC:

"Umm, you can't hold your head up yet? Better go back to your boogahbuh!"



"Got it? Good!"



Video: Sign of life?



After a nap, Katalia was ready for the good stuff! (.. a straw):



Katalia enjoyed playing "super-baby" with Tita T:

Saturday, August 16, 2008

32 weeks! Katalia Visits Houston, TX (again!)

Katalia celebrated 32 weeks (no weekly photo) in Houston, TX!

She finally met baby cousin NC! Here she is showing her some love:

"Love the bow and sideburns NC!"



Later that evening, they celebrated Lolo's 60th birthday with Lupe Tortilla & mocha cake:



Lolo's older brother had to show him how to light candles for a 60 year old:





Video: Katalia also demonstrated her crawling abilities to the family:




Tita, or is it cousin Toe-net? (haha) was excited to see a smile from sleepy little girl:

Friday, August 15, 2008

The sailor who drives the walker

The sun hat that doesn't fit:





"Come on down!"

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Welcome Mr. Walker

Katalia welcomed Mr. Walker today! Here she is demonstrating how to park it:



Little girl navigates:

Saturday, August 9, 2008

31 weeks!

Katalia celebrated 31 weeks with all cheesy smiles:





"Mind if I borrow this block?"



"Oh my! What have I done to my name?"



"Hehe, that's okay I'll just hide the block under my arm!"



"Mama, Scooby isn't getting any taller, ya know?"

Thursday, August 7, 2008

She sleeps stands...

Another day of little girl perfecting her standing abilities.



"Whoa, that's a long way down there!"



".. but that's alright! I'll climb down there one of these days!"

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

It's NOT always about me, Katalia!

Baby NC showing some love to Katalia:



Tuesday, August 5, 2008

I love me some California Fresh Pears! Who is starting to crawl??

Lately, Katalia has a thing for making sounds with anything she touches (for example: tissue paper, plastic, etc..). This also includes California Fresh Pears!

Video of Katalia and her pears:



"I marked which pears are mine!"





Video: With just a couple of gym classes under her belt, Katalia has blessed Mama and Daddy with her crawling (forward) skills-

Monday, August 4, 2008

She stands in her crib!

Mama used to be able to leave little girl in her crib while she cleaned her bedroom, but today she surprised Mama when she pulled herself up and giggled with delight!

Its time to lower her crib once AGAIN!

Video of Katalia pulling herself up:

Sunday, August 3, 2008

I don't want the bugs to spin!

Daddy bought Katalia a new toy that consisted of 3 bugs spinning in a circle. Little girl LOVED it!

Video of Katalia and her spinning bugs:



"Mr. Bug, I don't want you to spin!"



"You look tasty!"



"Mama, check out Mr. hippo!"

Friday, August 1, 2008

I can feed myself!

Miss Katalia decided to bless Mama by wanting to feed herself in the morning: