What's Been Cooking?! ME!!!

I would love to be able to post a video of me....mom's video camera is still on the brink. Hopefully that will change soon and you all can see just how good I'm talking, running, jumping, climbing and generally getting into trouble.

I really wanted to sit in mom's chair for Brawt night....so my wonderful parents let me sit on dad's books for a booster chair. Is it just me or do all kids like to put olives on their fingers?


I have so much fun at the park with Natalie and Ashton...they taught me how to make huge wood chip piles....sooooooo much fun....especially the part where we put the wood chips all over ourselves!


It amazes me how popular I become when I take Odysseus for walks at the park


I always have to stop and tell the kids that Ody is "nice" and show them how to pet him


Then we continue our walk


I love to explore...especially the places less ventured upon


Here I am feeding my favorite dinosaur some leaves from a tree....this is where I would love to have video so you can hear my sound effects....I am pretty good at the munching sounds


The tub was full when I started....but things needed watering:


Like my other pail...


And my tricycle, slide, and boat...oh and um, me of course


Cooking with mom and dad is so much fun! I get to help stir, mix, knead, roll, and of course taste...


Look I finally figured out how to hold the rolling pin....so of course I wouldn't put it down or let it go...I even tried to roll one of the pepperoni, didn't work so well


See...I love to snack on the food mom is preparing...we made sauteed fish with kalamata olives, artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers in a garlic lemon butter sauce with mushroom risotto and steamed carrots...delish!


After diner Dad and I made home made whipped cream with fresh strawberries for desert, dad gave me my first beater to lick!


mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!


After dinner, desert, and cleaning the kitchen...mom and I sat down for my guitar lesson...I'm learning to finger pick and strum at the moment....I'm pretty good!


Bathed, dressed and ready for bed...Good Night everyone :)

Ciao!
Bella

Here are a few quick pics of me doing what it is I do best...Have Fun!

I SO look like my dad!


I can't see you Ody...but release the ball!

Still BFFs


I love making music


Ody follows me everywhere...even when he's told to stay


Ugh...too much edamame...time to sleep


I managed to climb in here all by myself with out falling!!!


I am getting good at commanding Ody....and he's even starting to listen...sometimes.


I'm so happy after my bath, and I look so cute...


"I might as well JUMP!"


"JUMP!"
It's a new skill I'm working on.

Ciao!
Bella

Quick Update :)

Here are a few quick pics over the last month. I am currently battling the side effects of teething.....runny nose, congested sinuses, ah the joys of childhood!

Houston...we have a problem...JK


Aunt Ann let me help you get ready, I'll comb your hair


Here now you be the hair stylist.


What? Am I not supposed to be up here?


Playing in the rain...It's like showering with your clothes on.


Thank you Aunt Lara...of course I'll be your valentine!

Um....I really just want to eat the delicious food on the table already.


I absolutely fell in love with Molly...Aunt Lara and Uncle Bill...can I have her???


We went to the zoo again while we were in Tucson...the giraffes are hugging!


I'm just pretending to ride in the jeep...Ody can't drive


We sat contentedly in the Jeep while dad worked away, seriously for almost an hour.


Good Night!

Ciao!
Bella

Home and having fun :)

Here is what I have been up to since we got home from our travels...it's been almost a month! I would like to be able to post some video...sadly the video camera is broken :( Until we get a new one, stills will have to suffice.

I got it this far, and at least it's on the right body part:)


Mom helped me put it on correctly and it made me very happy


I've started to pretend play lately...I actually like playing tea


Frubi shades....cool huh?!


I am even putting myself to sleep now! Mom came to get me for an afternoon snack and I was sound asleep in my papasan...so she had to take a picture of it.


We had a week straight of rain....so when it became sunny again, mom and dad of course had to take me on a hike....boy was the water flowin! Odysseus had a blast, and I loved watching him play in the water so dad let me touch it....ccccold!


I'm the lucky one that gets to go for a ride :)


We go to the park alot too....Odysseus follows me everywhere I go when we are there....he loves me even if he won't admit it :)


Swinging is my favorite thing to do at the park


Does it really get any more fun?!?!?!


After the park Ody and I eat lunch...he waits so patiently for me to give him food...especially when mom isn't looking....but as you can see I try and ignore him.


Now the first thing I do when we get to the park is run to the swing.


And of course I get to swing for a while :)


Of course there are other things I enjoy doing at the park too...like this rocking lizard.


I'm getting good at climbing the rock wall!


Ody always waits for me at the top :) Actually, he's never too far from me while we are at the park.


Nope, I don't want to climb the slide meant for climbing...I want to climb the one I'm not supposed to climb.


And I'm not so bad at it.


I almost make it to the top!


I like the X-O spinning wheels...not sure what they are for but at least they spin.


After I play hard for a while I like to find a quiet place on the playground to sit and rest.


I think Ody looks pretty good with shoes on his back, don't you?


Oh and I still love Bolt <3

I know I'm supposed to put my fingers over the holes....but it still doesn't sound right.


Utter cuteness!


We stopped to visit with a horse at the equestrian center across from the park...she was very friendly and even took an apple from mom!


Nice Ody


I don't think he enjoys my banging on his head...dad is telling me to be a bit more gentle with him.


Fine, then I'll play with his paw.


My newest frustration in life is trying to put my own shoes on.


Yeah it's staying!


Time to go have some more fun!


Ciao!
Bella