2011-01-03 Our baby's first New Year

Our little boy is getting so big. Not yet a year old but so much personality. We just love the faces he makes and the joy he brings into our lives.

Chewing on a piece of meat.



Here he is with Uncle Hayden who is so good to him.



Not yet walking but getting around pretty good and fast. No problems standing up.

Cousin Love

Jasmine & Kalia

These two have a love/hate relationship. So catching a moment like this is rare.

But they are both dolls.

You would never think that these two are anything but sweet, right?

*Pictures taken Wednesday, December 29, 2010*

Hanging Around

Just some random pictures of the family.

Nephew, Roko.

Daughter, Olivia.

Daughter, Sora.

Niece, Kalia.

The gang climbing the tree.

And I couldn't forget my son, Oloiso. On his tippy toes with his cute little bum bum.

*Pictures taken Sunday, December 26, 2010*

Christmas 2010

Oloiso's first Christmas. Here he is with his first Christmas gift.

The kids waiting patiently to open gifts.

The aftermath.

Just some random pictures of cute little kids.

It's been a tradition of mine to always get mind teasers. I love them!

So every year we get a few new ones and everyone tries to solve them.

It's so fun to watch everyone try. Get frustrated. Try a little more. Give up. Try a little more. Then be so excited that they solved it.

Here are a few of the family members trying some of them out.

*Pictures taken Saturday, December 25, 2010*

Happy Birthday Sora

Sora turns 11 on the 21st. But we celebrated her birthday on Sunday.

Happy Birthday Sora!

*Pictures taken Sunday, December 19, 2010*

7th Birthday - Trina

Happy 7th Birthday our beautiful grand-daughter, Trina.

*Pictures taken Saturday, December 11, 2010*

Happy Birthday Daddy!

We love our daddy, grandpa, husband, our Rocky!

Happy 52nd Birthday my love!

*Picture taken Sunday, December 5, 2010*

Thanksgiving

Yes, daddy looks a little tired. But this is Oloiso's new face he makes. Like he's a little tough guy. The scrunched up nose . . . like "You wanna piece of me" look. Funny kid.

He also likes to get in his bouncy chair but jump in it instead of sit and bounce.

Olivia was a little paranoid that he would fall and hurt himself so she started to surround him with blankets and pillows. What a loving sister.

We decided to spend Thanksgiving over at Grama Pat's this year. Yes, saved me from making an entire Thanksgiving meal.

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Why? Well because of the food of course. No, that's not really why. I just love the meaning of the holiday. Of giving thanks and being thankful. And yes, I won't like . . . I LOVE the food too.

Oloiso's first Thanksgiving and he's attempting to eat mashed potatoes with that face again.

Me and my handsome husband! I just love him to pieces and am thankful we met and are sharing our lives together.

Wow, mommy needs to loose some weight! Sheesh!

*Pictures taken Thursday, November 25, 2010*

Project Toddler Runway Recap

Here is a recap of all the projects my sister, Chelsea has submitted for Project Toddler Runway...

Top 10 Winning Piece

Week 1 - Upcycling

Week 2 - Wear a Flower in your Hair

Week 3 - Sequins, Feathers & Fur

Week 4 - Boy Inspired

Week 5 - Denim

Week 6 - Design with meaning

Final Week - Candy Shop

Chelsea has made it to the final 3 (YES!) and voting will be open until Sunday, February 27th over at Shwin & Shwin Blog.

So cast your vote by clicking on your favorite in the right hand column of their blog.

Please go there now because you still have time to vote.

I hope you don't mind sister if I copied your blog post.