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

Packages

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:12:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:55:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:43:00 +0000

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?

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:29:00 +0000

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

"Hee-hee!"

50 Weeks! First attempt at Thai food

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:24:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:57:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:40:00 +0000

Katalia enjoying some mac-n-cheese!

It's NOT always going to be about Katalia!

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:36:00 +0000

Someone is getting a new sibling! :)

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

Welcome Baby J!

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:28:00 +0000

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

48 Weeks! Cowgirl

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:20:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:09:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:59:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:28:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:07:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:31:00 +0000

Videos of Katalia driving Mr. Monkey around:

Cruising around the table:

46 Weeks! Quiet time

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:28:00 +0000

Video of Katalia sitting quietly in her crib:

Another day of shopping..

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:24:00 +0000

After a day's worth of shopping, Daddy treated Mommy and Katalia to Cheesecake Factory:

Our little goofball:

Discovering how to play basketball

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:20:00 +0000

.. but first, a picture of Mommy's little one [all grown up :( ]

Katalia playing with the toy part of the walker:

Video of Katalia enjoying the clown music:

Another shot

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:14:00 +0000

Mommy took Katalia in for her 2nd round of the flu shot.

Little girl mastering the tracks:

"Can we get one of these at home?"

45 Weeks! Another day at the gym

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:08:00 +0000

Katalia had lots of fun at the gym today. She loved their little choo-choo train:

Video of Katalia on the train:

The ball pit:

Mommy's little gymnast on the trampoline:

Little girl and her friend, Hayden, in the turtle:

Learning to walk

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:58:00 +0000

Katalia exploring the box of her new walker:

"Help! I'm stuck! I thought this was the toy!"

Learning to walk:

Did you cast your vote today?

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:53:00 +0000

We I did!

"This is what I do...

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:51:00 +0000

when Mommy talks too loud in the morning!"

44 Weeks! All souls day & a cowboy's game!

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:39:00 +0000

Katalia celebrated 44 weeks by going to church in the morning and watching a cowboy's game with daddy.

Still no teeth- All gummies:

One of her favorite books, Green Eggs & Ham:

Who has big feet? :)

Its been awhile, but Mommy finally remembered to take her weekly photos:

"Scooby, I'm way taller than you now!"

"Right, Mommy?"

Morning after..

noreply@blogger.com (Katalia) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:14:00 +0000

Last night Katalia worked it by being cute to get Mommy & Daddy some halloween treats!

First off - helping Mommy with the morning dishes:

Then her pumpkin!

"Ooh! Yummy!"

"Anyone want a tootsie roll?"

"I love lollipops!"

"This one is kinda tough!"

"Want one daddy?"

Later that afternoon, Katalia had fun exploring the CD rack:

"hmmm, which one to listen to?"