Monday, October 1, 2007

Soleil at six months old (already)!!!!

Soleil and Nana relaxing poolside.
I can sit up on my own now!

The pose -Just put your arm this way and your leg this way...


Daddy, can I borrow your truck?



I know already....I'm cute!




Granny and I on our way to church.





Butternut squash - a new medium!






Peaches are the best!







With her boyfriends Micah (1 month) and Lloyd (3 months). Yes, Soleil does need to be wedged out of that Bumbo chair.








Papa spent the day with Ricky and Soleil! Who knew you could lose so much hair in one day?












Papa and Soleil catching some rays.



It has been half a year since Soleil was born! We can hardly believe it! She has been such a joy that we don't know what we ever did without her! Much has happened in the last month. Soleil can now sit up on her own and apart from a few face plants, really enjoys it! She has already cut her bottom two teeth and will gnaw on anything within arms reach, including human flesh. She eats solid food three times a day and still takes her 5 bottles! She loves peaches, butternut squash, sweet potato and apple juice.

Soleil is quite the strong willed child (wonder where she got that from?) and still tries to rule the roost. She smiles and laughs often and loves dogs of all kinds. We go to Babytime at the local library once a week for story time. It is usually quite comical because its full of babies at various stages and moods. Soleil often babbles and squeals during the story and sometimes the whole group sings Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star to quiet her down. That's my girl! We also go to the WeePlay Infant group, which is loads of fun. Let's just say that it involves bubbles, parachutes and mommies lifting (18lb) babies over their heads repeatedly! My arms have never known such exercise! How lucky I am!










Friday, August 31, 2007

Soleil takes on NY (city and state!)

Soleil had the best view of all....and no blisters on her feet!
Hudson River Valley (Vanderbilt Mansion)

"It's a bird, it's a plane....."


Ukranian Church (built without nails)



Strolling through the town of Rhinebeck




Checking out the Mayahana Buddhist Temple





Hunter Mountain, Catskills






Firehouse in Chinatown, NYC







Catching a ride in front of the Brooklyn Bridge








Where can I buy some of those things?



















Eating breakfast with Papi on the street in NYC






















Monday, August 20, 2007

The Adventures of Soleil

Don't look now, but they're taking a picture!
Soleil with two of my former students.

Keeping up the tradition of ignoring each other.


If only adult exercising was this much fun.



You talking to me?




Winding Bay, the place my Papi designed.





Taking it easy in my floatie.






Life is good in Abaco







I have a secret and I'm not telling!!








Finn and his never ending stories!









Aunt Kristina and I checking out the fish at The Dig at Atlantis










Yes, Uncle Jon really is that tall!











Meeting Uncle Jon for the first time.
We are back in Brandon now after a 5 week trip to The Bahamas. Soleil spent lots of time with her Papi, Nana, and Papa and was spoiled rotten. She even flew to Nassau for a weekend to meet her Uncle Jon and hang out with Finn, Aunt Jen and Aunt Kristina. We took her to get her ears pierced and fortunately, Auntie Kristina held her while I cried in the corner!
Soleil is almost 5 months old now and weighs close to 18lbs. She is in the top 5% for her weight!! We tried solid food the other day....it was NOT a hit. The banana never made past her tongue and she wretched with every bite of cereal. Maybe she is not so much like her mother after all....














Friday, June 29, 2007

Real Island Gal!

Papa and I make each other smile!
Three months young!

This is what "Clearwater" should look like...


Great Aunt Irene and I busting a gut.



My cousin Makyia and I in Marsh Harbour




Tracing my roots in Green Turtle Cay (my first boat ride)





Bathing suit not required.






Sunning my buns in Abaco!







Papi and Mommy enjoying a rare Sheriff-free dinner.







Look, mom! I can see my feet!!









Daddy introducing me to the gin-clear waters of The Bahamas!










Nana and I discussing life.



We are in Abaco taking in the sand, sea and sun. Soleil has been swimming, boating and taking walks on the beach. She has adapted to the slow pace of island life.....the ocean breezes lull her to sleep on a daily basis. Soleil has been basking in the attention of family and friends and LOVING it. She is going to be crying with a Bahamian accent soon!


"I swim in da ocean,

I swim in da sea.

I look at da fish,

All the fish look back at me!"
























Friday, June 15, 2007

Let's get this party started!
My smile brings all the boys to the yard!

Maybe if I ignore Ricky he'll go away!


No autographs, please!



Could you at least fix my hat before you take the picture??