Ricky & Soleil...play by play

I want you to like me for my eyes, not my binky!

Ricky, I think you need to work on your pick up strategies!

Dude, what is your problem?!?

That's it! I've had enough!

Get me away from the binky thief!

Not again!

How does it feel now?

Barbara and Baby Donkey

Deciding whether to feed Barbara or eat it her self.

Barbara eating celery.

A Day in the Life of Soleil

C'mon! I just want to hold it....with my teeth!

Where did all the hair go? This look courtesy of a bath and brush...

Doing a credit check.

Oh, the thinks you can think!

That was a good one!

Watching Daddy drive away.

These feet are like magnets! Soleil is already mastering yoga!

Places to go and things to do, people!

Splish, splash....I love taking a bath!

Soleil is fast approaching eight months and has developed quite the in charge attitude. She loves to walk (with assistance) and wants to do it all the time. She is fabulous at showing her loyalty....as soon as Daddy walks in the room, her eyes light up. Whenever Granny comes by, she reaches out to her with both hands. However, she has mastered MAMA!!! I am not exactly sure that she associates me with the word.....but who cares about such details?

Soleil recently took a trip to Miami to visit her Uncle Andrew for the first time. She quickly took to him and slept in his arms for about an hour. She also took in all the sights and sounds of South Beach while enjoying dinner.

I just had a birthday and it was the best ever because of Soleil. She is my favorite gift of all time. We are very excited about the upcoming holiday season. Papi is coming to visit for Thanksgiving, and then Nana and Papa will visit for a week. Soleil will be baptised on Dec. 23 and will go to Nassau for New Years.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

My social life at seven months

Is that your real hair or are you just happy to see me?

Peas in a pod!

Hanging out in Ricky's crib

Mmmmmmmmmm-hmmmm! Girrrrl......

"I'm so excited and I just can't hide it!"

Feeding the birds in Mount Dora. Uncle Tom fed them peaunts, popcorn, cat food , ham, bread, etc!!!

Soleil with substitute grandparents, Jane and Tom, in Mount Dora, FL

Have you called Jenny Craig yet?

Chilling in my crib...avoiding a nap!

Soleil is seven months old now! The race is on to see which word she will say first: Dada or Mama. I keep bribing her and every time she gets near Dada, I do something distracting!

She is not crawling yet, but is moving in that direction and rolls over constantly.

I caved in and gave her meat....YES, I DID! I had a little celebration deep inside when she did not take to it the first time...but, alas, that was short lived. She now eats chicken and turkey on a regular basis! Sorry, birds!

I am working 3 days a week tutoring kids at my old school and Soleil spends those days with Granny. Needless to say, she is spoiled and very happy.

(On a side note: Soleil is looking forward to the birth of a new friend, Brody! Hurry up and come already! )

Pumpkin and the pumpkin!

Daddy and I in pumpkin carving mode. We aren't immigrants anymore!!

I know it's supposed to be about the pumpkin, but....

Where do I start?

Daddy and I carved the pumpkin. Actually, he carved and I supervised. I'm a Bahamian, you know!! I'm going to get a government job....

Anyone notice the illegal amount of drool on my shirt?

AARRRRRR! I can be more frightening than a pumpkin!

One hungry pumpkin

Anyone got any "wassaline"?

Daddy eating his favorite pumpkin!

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!

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