Santa sighting...

We finally had a Santa sighting! It worked out so wonderful because we know this Santa. He was so kind to put on his suit for us and smile a few times. Hmmmm...I think I have seen this guy before...

I love Santa kisses!

Laela and our little friend Maddie posing with Santa (Santa is actually Maddie's grandpa).

Of course we all had to get a little Santa action...

Who is that cute baby?

Babies crack me up when they look in mirrors! Is that really me?

Are you sure?

Maybe I should look closer?

Movin' on up!

Now we have moved on to fruit. Can you tell what Laela thinks about pears...

Good morning sweet baby girl...

Bathtime = Funtime

Laela loves to take baths. We adjusted her tub so she can sit up and she thinks it is great! She has a great time pulling, eating, and playing with the little toys too!

At the end, I wrap her up like a burrito and she thinks it is funny!

Finally, she is in her night-night clothes and ready for bed.

I can see the light!

Finally! Ro climbed to the attic and got out the holiday stuff. YEA...our house is feeling a little more like Chrismas! ( We tried something new on the tree this year. We put up bronzey color ornaments and flowers. I think it turned out well.)

My new, fun creation in our entryway niche!

Pics of our newest friend...

Maddie is already 3 weeks old. Visit the Eung's blog for more info, but it sounds like they are starting to settle in and Maddie is growing like a weed (You can't tell it from this picture, but Maddie really is growing!).When Laela first met her, she was not quite sure what to think. We guess she was thinking about eating her!

Of course Brooke and I had to take the girls shopping. Here they are in their seats. They were so well behaved.

Do I see a smile on Ro's face, even though there are two baby girls in our arms??? :)

Laela's Progress Report.....and More Pictures....

Our little chub is over 5 months old and continues to put smiles on our faces! Since I don't know exactly what a baby is supposed to do as he or she gets older, every little new thing she does makes me smile. Laela tries to sit up on her own these days and hangs in there for 5-10 seconds before toppling over from over-excitement or pure exhaustion. She continues to eat her oatmeal and veggies during dinner time but is EASILY distracted (You will see what I mean). Laela also likes to grab things, which includes jewelry, lips, ears, receipts, bags,etc. She continues to try rolling over but her stomach's downward gravitional force is too much to overcome. :-)

Here are some pictures from this past week.

"First a Tootsie Roll, Now a Tree Skirt?"

Here is Laela using Madelynn's Jumparoo at Kheang and Brooke's house. We caught Maddy giving her the hairy eyeball. Laela is also sporting her new hiking boots.

Woohoo! I am sitting up! Can I eat now?

"What in the world is mommy writing?"

I love hats!

Here is Laela's newest hat...I love it!

Our little turkey...

Ro and I are so very thankful to have Laela in our life. We could not imagine living without her wonderful smile and many wonderful expressions. Here are a few faces from our little turkey today.