Funny Face

This girl has so many faces--a pouty lip look, mouth open wide look, smiles from ear to ear look , sneaky-squinty look, crackin' up look, and her sweet girl look. There's even so much more.

Magnum Opus

I'm currently reading Charlotte's Web written by E.B. White to my third grade class. It's my sixth or seventh time reading it, but who's counting? I remember doing a 8-10 page paper in my Children's Literature class. And boy, did we dissect every page, from symbolism to quotes, and even various overarching themes. But every time I read it, new students bring in a whole new experience.

As for myself, I do notice that I'm much more emotional this time around. I guess I'm reading it with a different pair of eyes. I'm reading it from a mother's perspective. Wow! And there's a snippet from chapter 19 that made me realize that Fiona's the finest thing I've ever made.

"What is that nifty little thing? Did you make it?"

"I did indeed," replied Charlotte in a weak voice.

"Is it a plaything?"

"Plaything? I should say not. It is my egg sac, my magnum opus."

"I don't know what a magnum opus is," said Wilbur.

"That's Latin," explained Charlotte. "It means 'great work.' This egg sac is my great work-the finest thing I have ever made."

Easy Like Sunday Morning

It was actually Sunday afternoon. But after all the parties and errands, it was nice to end the day meeting friends and having frozen yogurt at The Golden Spoon. Around the corner from the yogurt shop, there's this artificial grass area where turtle statues act as rides for the kiddies. It leaves lots of room for the imagination!

Music To My Ears

Over the weekend, Fiona finally called out, "Mama!" Sometimes it'll come out , "Nana". But nevertheless, she finally said it. It was definitely evident that she was speaking to me. She was sitting in her activity center and giving me that look. The look that meant, "Please, pick me up." I was sorting out the mail and watching her through my peripheral vision. To get my attention, she started yelling and shouting. Then I heard those sweet words, ma ma, na, na, na. I paused. And as I came closer, her arms were already stretched out and her feet were dancing around. I just had to pick her up.

Farewell Six Months!

Today is the last day Fiona will be in the six month stage (a tear running down my cheek.) I'm slightly saddened but look forward to what lies ahead. Sometimes, in the wee hours of the morning, Farley and I just sit and stare at earlier photos of our baby girl. It's amazing how Fiona has grown so much in so little time. Lots of wonderful things have happened within this past month. Let's make a list:

*having a first taste of solid foods
so far we've tried--rice cereal, oatmeal, avocado, peas, greens beens, carrots, sweet potatoes, and pears

*turning back and forward

*playing with feet (more like eating feet)

*vocalizing more and more utterances

*grabbing toys

*biting and chewing everything in sight

*sitting up hesitantly (needs more practice)

*pinching, pinching, and pinching!

Who's a Jabber Jaw?

Fiona's such a babbler. I'm already imagining her talking and telling us stories. She always vocalizing about something.
She's starting to really communicate with us, not just with her waving arms and wiggling feet. So expressive. She says things like...

"Ta,ta,ta,ta!"
"Da, da, da, da!
"Ba, ba, ba, ba!"
She even sighs and whines!!!
I can't wait till she says Mama.

Happy Easter!

Check out the bib!

A tisket, a tasket, Fiona's Easter basket

Mama and Little Fi enjoying the sun

Faith and Fiona laying out in the shade

Ruby, Alana, Jonas, and Evan being "nosey" !

G and Baby Tosh cuddling

A bunch of us gathered at Spanish Landing for an egg hunt after a delicious brunch. It was such a gorgeous day, cool brisk wind and warm sun. A perfect combination. Fiona loved laying out and being a lookie-loo. She's such a curious little cat. Originally, I wanted her to wear this green and polka dot Easter dress with layers and frills. The cutest little Easter dress. But then again, I thought, comfort comes first. Her eczema has been bothering her lately. She's been uncontrollably scratching. So, we opted for something simple that was 100% cotton. Thanks Auntie Winnie for the sweet dress.

I get so overly excited about holidays and such. I buy the most random things and it can become quite excessive. I use this reason...it's Fiona's first everything. I even bought Dudley's Marbled Egg Coloring Kit (which we did not even touch). I'll save it for next year.

How lame is this? Far and I wanted to take a picture of Fiona with all of her Easter goodies. And we did. But later on, I noticed she was wearing a Happy Thanksgiving bib!