Hangin' Out With Cayden

Thanks Cayden Grey for letting me come over and play!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Fiona Tess will be ready for turkey next year!


Auntie Rachelle Jane, Great-Grandma Emeliana, and Fiona Tess


Fiona Tess spends time with Auntie Rachelle Jane

Out On The Town

Last night was the first time Far and I spent the evening without our little love. We attended a smashing wedding in downtown. Very elegant and well thought out. We had lobster bisque, filet mignon and Maine lobster accompanied with veggies. Then we had hand-rolled truffles. And you won't believe the center pieces--a fondant cake for the entire table to share. Great idea.
But you know, we kept calling Far's parents every single hour checking on Fiona. And every time we called she was fine. I'm such a worry wart. But it was nice to get out for a few hours and mingle with adults. Haven't done that in such a long while.

When You're Smilin'

"When you're smilin', the whole world smiles with you..." Oh my goodness! At about two months old, Fiona's starting to smile, coo, and gurgle. It's the sweetest sound you'll ever hear.

A Trip To Target

I went to Target just to buy a few things like dishwasher soap, Lever, and Cetaphil face wash. But I came out with a little more than that. I spotted the cutest Deery Lou bag. I'm such a sucker for cheery Sanrio characters. Anyhow, I bought Fiona Tess an overnight bag when she sleeps over at grandma and grandpa's house someday. I also picked up a Guitar Hero III. Yes, a Guitar Hero III! Farley kept hinting that he wanted it for Christmas. Heck, I just got it for him as an anniversary gift, which happens to land on Thanksgiving this year. Who wouldn't be thankful? Ever since he's opened it, he's been rockin' out every chance he gets even with the baby in the Bjorn carrier. He says that Fiona loves it and falls asleep. Yeah Right! I say it's too noisy. Just the other day he was jammin' to Smashing Pumpkins' Cherub Rock. Surprisingly, Fiona fell sound asleep. Unbelievable!

Fiona's Favorite Lullabies

When all else fails, music seems to calm this little girl down. Papa Far and I start singing like we're performing in a church choir or something.

Kumbaya
Que Sera, Sera
Lift Every Voice
Eagle's Wings
ABC Song
Goodnight Fiona (an original)

She loves listening to...

Curious George Soundtrack
Ella and Louis Jazz Duets
Cold Play, U2, &
Radiohead
(instrumental lullabies...thanks to
Esperanza & Lito))

Dream a little dream

Okay. I have to jot this down. I had a tender moment with my little girl today. Fiona could not be consoled by her bouncer or her swing. She even arched her backed when I attempted to put her in the papasan swing thing. Geez, what an attitude! I think she gets that from her mama. But at least she was able to enjoy a massage from the bouncer thingy for a short while. It didn't last for long. Her piercing cry made me give in. Plus, she's just so sweet I couldn't resist. Anyhow, all she wanted was cuddle time. So we danced and danced in the middle of the living room with Ella and Louis playing in the background. Twenty minutes later she was sound asleep...

Cozy Cousins

We were pleasantly surprised by a visit from cousin Alana, Isaiah, and little Faith. Fiona Tess and Faith are about three weeks apart. As Uncle Rick held the two girls closely together, their eyes we fixated on one another, staring and observing. Such a sweet picture!