Bella's Baby Blog

It's Turkey and Grandma Time!

2010-11-23T14:57:00.000-05:00

This past week Carrie and have been talking about Thanksgiving. I have learned about being thankful and turkey's! We even made turkeys out of leaves, berries and pine cones. Below are some photos she snapped of me this past week...enjoy!

Here I was hiding in the branches...I'm so sneaky!

Fall is here...

Peek-a-boo...

For our turkey's, we first had to search for the perfect pine cones and leaves...

Then we added their leaves and faces with glue....

and this is what we made...how pretty? I love my turkeys and so did mom and dad!

On Monday night, Grandma came in town and I was so excited. On Tuesday we played and played while Carrie took lots of pictures of us.

Here we are swinging at the park...

walking out to the dock...

We sat here and waited for the boats to come by and make waves so the floating dock would bounce...

After lunch, Carrie and I made this Indian headband like they wore on the first Thanksgiving. I loved it so much that I wore it all afternoon...

After making the headband, Carrie, Grandma and I went for a walk and Grandma took a picture of Carrie and I. I think this may be one of three we have together so I was very excited!

Well I am off to spend more time playing with Grandma so have a very Happy Thanksgiving! I know I will eating lots and lots of turkey! :)

I Planted Pumpkin Seeds!

2010-11-19T17:14:00.000-05:00

On Thursday Carrie and I planted pumpkin seeds so we can watch them grow. It was so fun getting the seeds out of the pumpkin and planting them in the pots...I even got to water them with my watering can. Carrie took some pictures so you can see what a green thumb I have...

I'm all ready to plant with my tools and pots...

Putting the seeds in the pots...

Then we topped it with more dirt and watered it...

We let them dry some outside then put them on the window seal in my playroom so we could water them and watch them grow.

I'm Back on the Blog

2010-09-12T18:09:00.002-04:00

I figured I better put some new pictures up here since Carrie is back now. She brings baby Bryson with her and I am teaching him all sorts of new things. I also loved to help her with him when I am not busy playing with my dollhouse or drawing. Below are a few pictures she took of me the other day while I was playing in my playroom.

I told my horse he had to wear these sunglasses to be cool like me...

Carrie has sunglasses too so we are both cool!

I have many different faces and Carrie loves taking lots of pictures of me throughout the day...here are a few I made for her...

Here I am talking to baby Bryson and teaching him how to speak. We are good buddies!

A Picnic :)

2010-03-05T12:15:00.000-05:00

It has mostly been nasty cold and rain here in Southport but one day it was warm enough for Carrie and I to go outside and have a picnic. I was so excited to get outside and run around as you can see in the photos. Everyday since then I have asked to go on a picnic but this weather keeps getting in the way...maybe it will warm up soon! :)

Future Nascar Driver...

2010-02-23T09:31:00.003-05:00

The other day Carrie and I went to Walmart to get a few things and while we were there I saw this race car! I just had to ride it and I loved every second of it. I loved it so much I was sad when Carrie said we had to go back home to eat snack. I think I love Nascar so much because I have been watching it with Daddy since I was a very small baby...

I Love Snow!

2010-02-18T09:44:00.003-05:00

This past weekend we had lots of snow! I was so excited to see it for the first time and I even got to play in it and build a snowman with Daddy. Below are pictures Mommy took while Daddy and I played. I had so much fun I didn't even realize how cold it was!

Look at our snowman...

Daddy and I with the finished snowman...

Making snow angels!

Am I not the cutest snow bunny you have ever seen?

Full of Smiles!

2010-01-26T11:11:00.000-05:00

I have now learned to smile at the camera when someone says "Cheese"! As you can see I have the cutest smile in the world with my pretty little teeth. Every time Carrie took a picture of me, I would get so excited and say "I did it". Below are a few photos she took the other day...

Hmmm...I'm thinking about this...
Reading

My Trip to the Aquarium

2010-01-25T10:27:00.003-05:00

Last weekend Mom and Dad took me to Myrtle Beach to the Ripley's Believe It or Not Aquarium. There was so much to see and I even got to touch some fish.

I had to look cool going to see the fish so I wore my new sunglasses...
We went out to lunch first and of course I had fried shrimp...my very favorite!
Yummm!
Daddy and I at the Aquarium
Mommy and I
"touch it...touch it"
I am so cute in my new clothes...wouldn't you agree?
Look at that shark! Mommy and Daddy got me a little stuffed shark to bring home and I love taking a nap with it!
I even got to see big turtles like this one...

I Love Music Class!

2010-01-15T09:50:00.000-05:00

On Wednesday's Carrie and I go to Kindermusic with Ms. Sandy. I absolutely love playing all the different kinds of instruments and dancing around with other kids my size. Ms. Sandy is my teacher and she always has fun stuff to do at every class.

This is from my last class and I was learning how to keep a beat on this new instrument...as you can see I didn't mind sharing with the other little girl that was sitting across from me. Ms. Sandy loves teaching me how to make beautiful music.
During my class, Ms. Sandy reads us a book. This book is called Pete and PJ and I have my very own copy at home.

This was my last class of the semester but no need to worry...Mommy signed me up for a whole other semester starting this coming Wednesday! Yay!

Bella the Artist!

2010-01-14T10:31:00.002-05:00

One of my favorite things to do during the day is color. I just got some new crayons and markers so you wouldn't' believe all the beautiful pictures I have drawn for Mom and Dad. Below are a few photos of me coloring along with two videos...enjoy!
This is the face I gave Carrie when she told me to smile at the camera...I told her I don't have time...I must get back to coloring...

I Went to the Potty!

2010-01-06T14:00:00.003-05:00

Today after lunch I used the potty! Carrie was so proud of me for being such a big girl and said it hard to believe how fast I am growing up. Say "cheese"

Yay for my new accomplishment! I am such a smart girl!

I Love to Play

2010-01-06T09:30:00.000-05:00

This week it has been so cold outside Carrie and I have stayed in and played with all my new toys. I love playing pretend and inviting my rabbit to lunch. I cook lunch for her then feed it to her and she always loves how it taste.

Below is a photo from me feeding and playing with my rabbit when it came to my lunch party.

m talking up a storm now and becoming such a big girl.

Sleepy Bella

2010-01-05T12:32:00.002-05:00

The other day before lunch, Carrie put me in my highchair to color while she was getting everything ready to eat. Well we had played so hard earlier that morning, I fell asleep right there in my highchair. Carrie kept waking me up but I kept dozing off...what can I say? It's hard being a princess...

Santa Came to See Me!

2009-12-28T10:14:00.007-05:00

I had such a great Christmas!!! Santa came and brought me so many toys on Christmas Eve while I was sleeping. I woke up early because I was so excited about all my new toys and by the looks of things Santa must have known I was a very good girl this year! I love playing with them so much I hardly want to stop and eat or take a nap. Below are some photos from Christmas morning of me playing with all my new toys...I even let Mom and Dad play with some of them.

Daddy must have had to help out Santa with a few things...after all he has a lot of stops to make in one night.

Mommy was also so excited about what Santa had brought me...I think she helped him a little too.

Look at my new kitchen! It makes noises and everything! Now I can make all kinds of food just like Mommy and Daddy.

Merry Christmas!

This is me playing with my new Little People doll house. It has a Mommy and a Daddy and a baby just like us...plus it has all kinds of cool noises.

Wow Santa...I don't know what to play with first!

Watch out everyone...I'm ready to hit the road in my new pink Radio Flyer tricycle...

This is my new horse and as you can see I love giving him hugs.

I also got a new pink Polo scarf and hat...now I'm ready for the cold!

Riding my horse with Mommy :)

Giddy up horsey...

My horse is good to take a rest on...playing with all my new toys is hard work!

I cooked Mommy and Daddy tons of good food on my new kitchen...

The phone is ringing "Hello, Bella's kitchen"

Dad cooked a goose for Christmas but I told him that I was the new cook around here.

I also got a easel that is a chalk board and dry erase board...now I can draw all kinds of pretty pictures.

I love all my new toys so much and I know I'm going to be a really good girl this coming year because Santa is always watching!

Painting with Watercolors...

2009-12-22T08:08:00.002-05:00

The other day I made another beautiful painting but this time I used a paintbrush, water and watercolor paints. I was so proud of myself for being able to use the paintbrush and make all kinds of shapes on the paper. Below are a few photos and videos of me while I was creating my masterpiece...

"Hmmm...this is very serious! What color should I use next?"

"Waterrr." Here I was telling Carrie that I needed some more water for my painting...

My Photoshoot in the Park :)

2009-12-18T21:10:00.006-05:00

Things have been so busy around here lately that Carrie hasn't even had a chance to update my blog with all the pretty pictures of me. I have been quite the busy girl with music class, shopping and coloring many beautiful pictures. The photos below are from our trip to the park before Thanksgiving. I had such a great time playing peek a boo behind the trees and picking up all kinds of leaves and sticks.

Carrie loves this face I am making....

This is Carrie's favorite photo she took of me all day...aren't I the prettiest little girl you have ever seen?

Smelling the leaves...ahh it's Fall!

I love tapping...especially sticks!

My Trip to the Pumpkin Patch!

2009-11-20T21:43:00.002-05:00

Mommy and Daddy got me all dressed up and took me to the pumpkin patch in Wilmington. There were soooo many pumpkins there...it was like heaven! I tried counting them all but it was hard since I don't know how to count past ten...:)
They had a big blown up turkey and little cut outs I could stick my head in! Here I am laughing at how silly I'm being...

Posing for my pumpkin pictures...I am the pumpkin princess!

Halloween Photos

2009-11-20T21:36:00.004-05:00

For Halloween I was a witch and a little devil...although everyone knows I am an angel! Below are a few pictures we took in my costumes.

Here I am with my favorite thing in the entire world now...pumpkins or as I call them "kumpins"

This is my little witch costume...I wasn't really liking my hat but Mommy got a picture of me in it!

Making my magic brew...

Everyone thought I was the cutest devil and witch they had ever seen...and I would have to agree!

Beach with Mommy and Daddy

2009-11-20T21:30:00.002-05:00

Carrie also found some photos from when Mommy and Daddy took me to the beach and I got to play in the waves and sand.

Here I am walking along the beach, looking for pretty seashells.
Daddy and I

"Here I come Daddy...."

"Look it's my name in the sand..."

"Wow this is a big shell!"

Carrie Found Some Beach Photos...

2009-11-20T21:07:00.002-05:00

Carrie was getting all the photos ready to start working on my second scrapbook and she found these from the beach! I was a little beach baby and loving every second of it!

Playing in the sand...

"Ocean" i love the waves!

Carrie said these photos were too cute to not put up on my blog even though it is almost Thanksgiving! :)

Reading and Singing

2009-10-02T15:37:00.005-04:00

Today I really wanted to play with all my books and toys in my room so Carrie took a few photos of me...I am such a big girl now!

Here I am putting on my cool shades...they are a little small now but I still like playing with them!

Carrie also got some videos of me reading and singing. She said they were too cute not to put up on my blog so enjoy!

Sidewalk Chalk on a Sunny Day!

2009-10-01T15:27:00.006-04:00

Carrie and I went outside today to play since it was sooo beautiful outside. I love coloring with sidewalk chalk! Carrie also wrote my name out and I help her call out the letters. Below are a few photos and a video of me playing..

Smile! I love being outside on pretty days like today.
Carrie traced me on the driveway and I loved pointing to different parts...here I am pointing to my mouth.
A video of me playing outside...

My Fun Day Out!

2009-09-30T17:22:00.003-04:00

Today was a very fun day out in Wilmington. It started with Mommy taking me to my Kindermusic class and Carrie took videos! It was so fun having Mommy there with me to sing and dance in my music class. After class Carrie and I went to Panera Bread for my snack and it was so yummy. Although Carrie says her bagel was good, I still think my Wheat Thins cannot be beat!

After my snack, Carrie took me to the park and I loved running around and playing! As you can see I had so much fun...here I am playing tag with Carrie.
After playing at the park, Carrie took me to the Pumpkin Patch where I loved touching and playing in all the pumpkins.

This was the pumpkin I wanted...Carrie said it might be a little too big since it weighed more than me and we couldn't even lift it. So we kept looking...

I loved sitting in the middle of all the pumpkins! Where is Bella?

After looking through hundreds of pumpkins I finally found one that was just my size! I love this pumpkin so much I would not put it down the rest of the day! I even learned how to say pumpkin...

Here is a video of me playing in the pumpkins...enjoy!

I Am 1 and a 1/2 Now! :)

2009-09-04T13:51:00.005-04:00

Yesterday, Carrie took me to the beach to get my pictures made since it was my 1 and 1/2 birthday! I had such a good time playing on the beach, looking at all the shells and putting my feet in the water. Below are a few photos Carrie took of me during the trip...

I love digging my toes in the sand...
This was one of Carrie's favorites...
Look at all the small footprints I am leaving...

Hello!?! This is Bella!

2009-08-20T16:20:00.003-04:00

On Monday, Carrie took me up to the office since she had to help Daddy with a few things. While I was there I discovered I knew how to answer the phone...and I kept saying "hello" all morning! Below are two videos Carrie got on her phone of me practicing my new word.

I am currently taking offers from anyone that needs a cute, adorable secretary to answer the phone... :)

Bella's Beach Photo Shoot

2009-07-30T11:50:00.001-04:00

On Monday, Carrie took me to the beach and took some photos of me playing. She said I was so beautiful she had to post them for everyone to see. She played with Picasa and did a little editing...enjoy!

A Beautiful Blessing!

2009-07-24T19:07:00.006-04:00

This week Carrie and I went to the pool a few times and Southport too! We soaked up the rays and walked by the water and swings. It was so much fun and Carrie said I was too cute to not capture.

Candid moments at the pool

I loved the swings in downtown Southport...I also loved singing "rock...rock..." as Carrie pushed me.

I'm such a little model..

I loved chasing the birds...

Playing on the Porch

2009-07-15T11:14:00.003-04:00

Last week Carrie took a few pictures of me on the porch while I was playing. I had a ball with my little car and ball.

I love juice!
How precious?
Look how long my hair is getting...Carrie can put it in two pigtails without it falling out!
Look how many teeth I have...:)

Snuggle Time with Carrie

2009-06-26T10:33:00.005-04:00

I love to sit down and read my books before I take my nap. Carrie took a few pictures of us snuggling up to read before my afternoon nap...

Carrie loves to get all my sugar but I tell her to leave some for Mommy and Daddy...what the heck...I have plenty to go around...

We Went on a Nature Walk!

2009-06-25T11:43:00.006-04:00

Yesterday Carrie and I went outside on a nature walk! I picked up all sorts of stuff like pine cones, flowers, grass, leaves and sticks. Below are a few videos of me showing Carrie where all the different items are...

My Trip to the Hospital

2009-06-18T19:42:00.004-04:00

Last Friday I went to the doctor with Daddy and Carrie for a rash I had on my arms and legs. The doctor said it was a strep rash, since I had just had strep throat. While we were there my Daddy asked the doctor to take my blood sugar since I had some of the symptoms of diabetes. When the nurse checked my blood sugar, it was pretty high so we went across the street and checked in to the New Hanover Children's Hospital. Although I would have rather been home, it was a really fun place with all types of toys and a big playroom just for kids who are there like me. Below in all the pictures you will see I have a red sock on my arm...this is so I would not mess with my IV...I was such a big girl while I was there...Mommy, Daddy and Carrie were all so very proud of me.

If I was any cuter than I would be in trouble...

Even though I am in the hospital and have been poked more than I would like...I am all smiles!
Look at me with my polka dot pj's and bows...

Daddy and me relaxing and reading a book...I am a Daddy's girl don't you think?Carrie said this photo is about the closest to an angel you can get...
Just hanging out...
Walking the hall to the playroom...I knew my way all around this place by the time I left!
Carrie and her husband Jesse stop by to see me...

Daddy and me eating dinner...
I love my Mommy...she makes me giggle!

Playing with Mommy...she was teaching me how to pedal on the little bike.

I was running around laughing...I almost forgot I was in the hospital!

I am so glad to be back at home but I am glad the doctors helped me and taught my parents and Carrie how to take care of me. Thanks for all the prayers and calls during my time in the Children's Hospital!

Pool Side Princess

2009-06-09T14:46:00.002-04:00

Yesterday Carrie and I went to the pool to celebrate me feeling better! Below are a few photos from our afternoon in the sun...did I mention I had a suntan when I got back with 50 sunscreen on? Carrie is soooo jealous!
Snack break with goldfish and juice...
I have recently become crazy about juice...here I am telling Carrie I want juice...not milk!
Being sick is no fun...I am so happy to be feeling better!

Strep throat is no fun...but pink toenails are!

2009-06-04T15:30:00.008-04:00

This past week I have been sick with Strep Throat. I started feeling bad last Thursday with a runny nose so Mommy and Daddy took me to the doctor on Monday. I knew he was going to tell Mommy and Daddy to give me some yucky medicine so I started crying as soon as he walked in. Well, now I am on antibiotics for my strep throat so hopefully I will be feeling all better very soon! In the meantime, I like snuggling while watching my favorite TV channel, Noggin and doing much more of this...sleeping!
On Wednesday, I woke up from a four hour nap and Carrie said I had my runny nose in my hair so she gave me a bath! I have to say...it made me feel a little better to play in the water, get all clean and smell good for Mommy and Daddy when they came home. Below are two photos from my bath...check out my cool hair do's!
Like my curls I have in this photo? Carrie was so happy to see me smiling after feeling so bad.
Today, Carrie painted my toenails pink! Look how cute they are!

Mommy and Daddy are taking me back to the doctor tomorrow so I can feel better. I told her I don't have time to be sick...the pool is waiting on me to come play! Keep checking back to see me and my latest adventures!

Playing in the Warm Sunshine!

2009-05-27T11:20:00.003-04:00

Last week Carrie and I played outside almost everyday in the warm sunshine! We had so much fun being outside and learning all about flowers and birds. Below are a few photos of me throughout the week...
I am such a big girl now as you can see...
Carrie and I strolled down to the marina and had lunch at the restaurant. I was soo good and loved being outside and seeing all the people. They all kept saying how cute I am...
Talking away...

Bella's Day Out

2009-05-25T21:55:00.000-04:00

Carrie and I took a trip to Wilmington and visited Fit for Fun! It is a place for little kids like me to go and enjoy all kinds of neat toys...Carrie said they help me developmentally but I am just having fun. Enjoy the photos below...as you can see I had sooo much fun!

They had a big ball pit and I loved throwing them out and then putting them back in the pit...
I loved this pink ball...I kept it with me almost the whole time!

Hey, I have a horse kinda like this at home...except mine is pink of course! After all, I am the princess!

I also enjoyed the workshop...here I am playing with the saw...

More than anything, I loved the little playhouse...it had windows and a doorbell and even a phone!

After lunch at Chick-Fil-A with Carrie, we went to Target and I got a new book! Here I am playing with Carrie's sunglasses...I am soo cool!

Smile!

Here is a video of me playing in the playhouse...

Bath Time Fun!

2009-05-09T20:45:00.006-04:00

After my finger painting Carrie had to give me a bath. She had finished shampooing my hair and washing all the paint off me when I learned how to turn on and off the water. I was so cute laughing and playing Carrie took a few videos....enjoy!

It's official...I'm the cutest baby girl around...:)

Fingerpainting Another Masterpiece...

2009-05-08T23:08:00.003-04:00

This past week I finger painted but with a sponge. I wasn't' quite sure what to do with it at first but then Carrie showed me and I caught on really fast. Although I enjoy playing with it...nothing is better than squishing that paint in between my fingers! Here is a video and some photos of me painting yet another masterpiece!

Which color to use? Hmmmm....

Yellow is pretty...

Smile...am I cute or what in my diaper and pink bow?
Masterpiece in progress...
Smile...look at all my teeth!
oops...I think I sat in a big puddle of paint...

Pools, Bubbles and Popsicles...

2009-05-01T10:43:00.005-04:00

The weather has been getting very warm here at the beach the past few weeks and I am sooo happy! Carrie and I have been spending so much time outside playing and enjoying the weather. Below are a few photos from the past week and my outdoor adventures.

Mommy and Daddy got me my own pool to play in until the big pools open up for the summer. I love playing in the water and splashing...especially splashing Carrie!
I also love playing with bubbles! I chase them around the back yard!

Carrie blows me the bubbles and I try and catch them...too bad they always pop when I get close!
Uh oh...they popped on the ground!

Since I am such a big girl now Mommy and Daddy bought me some Popsicles and I LOVE eating them...they are so messy and get all over my face but that is what makes them sooo tasty!
Carrie was enjoying one with me but I kept wanting to taste hers too!
Giggles and grins for being able to play outside!
This is when things got really messy...I decided to grab the top of the Popsicle...

Well that is all for now but check back soon...I am always doing something new and fun! Mommy and Daddy say I am growing very fast so keep up with me to see all my new adventures...the pool opens this coming week...yay!

Pretty In Pink

2009-04-23T14:51:00.003-04:00

All the flowers are in bloom so Carrie took me on a walk to look at them. Below are a few photos of me playing outside and stopping to smell the flowers...

Dying Easter Eggs

2009-04-23T14:23:00.004-04:00

Before Easter, Carrie boiled some eggs for me and let me dye them for Mommy and Daddy. Here I am with the first egg and the stickers that go on the dyed ones. This is going to be fun...
I am dying the egg blue in this picture...oh man this is going to be fun for Carrie to get off my hands...
Here I am dying the pink egg...I really loved sticking my whole hand in the egg dye.
and the green...
Look at one of my finished eggs...didn't I do such a good job?
This is my Easter present to Mommy and Daddy! Carrie helped me a little dying the eggs but then I put the stickers on and put my hand prints on their card. They both loved it! Even though we started out with ten eggs, I would say these six look pretty amazing for a 1 year old!

Playing in the Rain

2009-04-20T14:35:00.003-04:00

It was raining all day so Carrie decided to take me outside and let me play in the carport. Instead of playing there I decided I wanted to run out in the rain. Carrie had to chase after me but I loved playing in the rain and getting all wet! Below is a video Carrie took on her phone of me running and her coming to get me. Turn up your volume so you can hear my laugh...

I Love Playing Outside!

2009-04-20T14:31:00.006-04:00

I really like the warmer weather around here lately...Carrie and I have been able to take strolls around the neighborhood and spend lots of time outside. I love being outside so much I don't want to ever come in and take my nap. Below are some photos from a stroll Carrie and I took the other day to the park in the neighborhood. I loved picking all the flowers in the grass and carrying them around...

I Am Learning to Color!

2009-04-20T13:56:00.006-04:00

Last week I tried coloring with my crayons and figured out they made pretty colorful lines on the paper! Before I had thought they just looked pretty tasty and couldn't keep them out of my mouth. It was so exciting to be able to make a mark on the paper and Carrie said I made the most beautiful pictures. Below are some photos of me coloring my first masterpiece and a video where I express my excitement!

My Easter Photo Shoot

2009-04-07T12:42:00.004-04:00

This past weekend Mommy and Daddy took me to the park and snapped some photos of me in my new Easter dress. It was such a beautiful day and I loved playing outside in the grass. Here are a few photos from my photo shoot...enjoy!

I Have Pigtails!

2009-04-07T12:12:00.003-04:00

My hair is long enough now to put in pigtails and it looks so cute! Carrie fixed my hair and put two big bows in it...I have to say I am such a pretty girl!
Smile...
Look at my pigtails!
I am sooo cute!
I have been practicing walking out the door with a little step...I finally got up the courage to do it!

Fun with Spaghetti!

2009-04-07T10:12:00.005-04:00

One day for lunch Mom had fixed me spaghetti for the first time! Carrie tried feeding it to me but I insisted I feed it to myself...easier said than done! Spaghetti is some slippery stuff to eat with your hands! Below are some photos and videos Carrie took of me during my "spaghetti fun."

Giggles for being messy...
Yay...I got some in my mouth!

My Trip to the Aquarium

2009-04-07T09:31:00.008-04:00

I was so excited about my trip to the aquarium! Carrie and I took the Fort Fisher ferry and I saw birds and lots of water. As soon as I walked in I saw this huge alligator, but don't worry...I wasn't afraid of it at all. I went right up and touched it...I was very brave! I am so excited! Posing with the alligator! Looking at all the fish...wow! Turtles... In the aquarium they had a huge tank with all types of fish...even sharks! I wasn't afraid though...I went right up to the glass and watched them all swim around in the tank. This is a video of me in front of the fish tank and then running around the aquarium...Carrie had to chase after me!

When we were leaving there was a big frog and I had to touch it of course! The aquarium was so much fun I fell asleep waiting to get on the ferry to go home. I must have been really tired because Carrie said there were all kinds of horns and loud noises but I just kept on snoozing.

My First Field Trip

2009-03-15T20:04:00.010-04:00

I took my first field trip to the Children's Museum in Wilmington with Carrie and her mom last week. It was so much fun that Mommy and Daddy took me again this week. I loved seeing kids my size and playing with all new types of toys.

I could hardly wait to get inside...
This is right after we got there and I was starting to walk around. They had a real size shark and I walked right up to touch it...this is pretty cool...

They also had this board where you put all these magnets on it...

Then they announced they were starting the "edible finger painting"...good thing I had been practicing!
I knew exactly what to do with those paints...I even had my "painters smock" on...

Carrie helped me just a little from putting it in my mouth...hey they said it was edible!

I am a princess and this is my chair...how cute am i?

After finger painting we moved to another room where they had a big box full of beans and dinosaurs...I mainly liked squishing the beans in between my fingers...
This is two videos of me playing with the beans and throwing them all over the floor...I had a blast!

Then we moved on to the trains and track...I loved picking up the trains and making them run down the course...We moved on to the strictly toddler area where I played and played...man this place keeps getting bigger and bigger with more and more toys...I could play all day! Who needs a nap?

After the museum we went out to eat in downtown Wilmington...I was such a good little girl!

On the way back from my field trip, I tried staying awake but I passed out on the way back from all the fun...

My First Birthday

2009-03-10T09:33:00.005-04:00

On Sunday, Mommy and Daddy threw me the best birthday party ever! We had lots of cake, (I had my very own) amazing food (too bad I'm still too small to eat it) and some great friends! Here are some of the pictures from the party...

Mommy and I with my big cake for all my friends that came to the party...

Here I am with my personalized birthday hat...I liked it for a little while then figured out how to take it off and liked that game much better.
How cute am I with my hat on? Plus Mommy had the banner made behind me just for my birthday...

This is me with my personal birthday cake! I wasn't exactly sure how to eat it and and not sure I like it as much as mac-n-cheese!

Giggles for birthday cake!

After eating a little bit I started trying to throw it on the ground and play with it...

After I finished with my cake...with a piece of the pink boa off my birthday hat...

Some of my friends at the party...boy I got some great presents...

Me and my daddy during my party...I love you daddy!
Mommy was being silly and put on my hat...Mommy hung up my finger painting I did on my birthday with Carrie...It says "Happy 1st Birthday Bella."
Thanks to everyone who came to my party and helped me celebrate the big #1. It was the perfect party for a princess...but hey...if the tiara fits right?

My One Year Old Photoshoot

2009-03-02T20:46:00.005-05:00

On my first birthday, Carrie dressed me up and took some photos of me in my cupcake dress. Here are a few of the photos from my photoshoot...

Finger Painting Fun!

2009-02-26T10:28:00.005-05:00

On Tuesday I had so much fun with my finger paint. Carrie taped down some paper on the floor and let me paint all over it with blue, yellow, green and red paint. Although the paper on the floor was pretty large, I kept wanting to paint everything else...the hardwood floor, door and Carrie too. Below are some photos and videos from my finger painting fun!

Here I am just beginning to figure out how neat and squishy this paint feels in between my fingers...This is a video of me laughing and playing in the paint...

As you can see...I really enjoyed getting it all over me. More paint please...I don't think I have quite enough on me...

My Photoshoot in Black and White

2009-02-20T13:11:00.007-05:00

I am walking everywhere now...and quite fast I might say. I love walking around the house and looking out the windows at the birds and turtles in the lake. Carrie said I was a comedian with all the funny faces and noises I have started making lately. To try and capture how fast I am growing,Carrie took some photos of me this past week in black and white...I have to say I love the camera!

After lunch, Carrie had to change my clothes and I didn't feel like it...I wanted to sit and play with my new shoes!

New Bows for Bella!

2009-02-11T20:32:00.010-05:00

Carrie's mom bought me 4 new bows and I loved them so much! Carrie put them in my hair today and I didn't even try to pull them out...I love being a prissy pot! Below are some photos Carrie took throughout the day in my bows...as you can see I am the happiest baby girl around.

Here I was being silly and laying on the floor before naptime...
This video is of me walking around before naptime...I am getting pretty fast at this whole walking thing!

Playing peek-a-boo...how cute am I?

After lunch I had to change clothes and Carrie put me in my new shoes, jeans and bow...I love playing dress up!"Oooo Oooo" is one of my favorite new sounds to make...
I love dancing...as you can see in this video...

Giggles

My Trip to the Park

2009-02-10T21:24:00.006-05:00

Today Carrie took me on a long stroll down to the marina then the park. By the time I got to the park I was ready to get out and explore! I walked around like a big girl in my new shoes but I also loved sitting down and playing in the grass!

Here I am in the pine straw where I found pine cones that were cool and pointed. I may be a little prissy pot but I loved playing in the dirt!

After walking around some, I decided I was ready to load back up and start strolling again. I think I can figure this whole belt thing out...let me see here...

This Past Week in Videos

2009-02-06T12:50:00.008-05:00

This past week I was a very busy girl! Carrie took several videos of me throughout the week so you could see what I was up to...

My first video is of me splashing water after it somehow leaked out of my cup. I had a ball making water go everywhere and was fascinated with playing in it. Between this and the finger painting, I have decided I love to make a mess!

My second video is of me clapping and dancing to one of my favorite toys...Mr. Frog. He sings and dances while teaching me about hands, feet and my ABC's.

This video is of Carrie trying to feed me sweet potatoes and I quickly let her know I did not like them...at least not today anyways!

Finger Painting for Valentines Day!

2009-02-03T17:22:00.005-05:00

Today Carrie brought me some finger paint and let me show off my artistic abilities. I made the most beautiful Valentine's canvas for Mommy and Daddy. She covered my high chair and put me in my diaper...I guess she thinks the paint could be messy...

I am playing with the paint bottle and I am already excited...this is going to be fun!

Grandma helped me a little bit with keeping it out of my mouth...I wanted to taste it...it looked like ketchup.Here I am...painting my first masterpiece.

This is a video of me painting and finally sneaking some paint in my mouth at the end...it definitely doesn't taste like ketchup...believe me!

I had so much fun, Carrie had to give me a bath! I love baths and my crazy hair after it...

I am such a beautiful baby...with crazy wet hair!

Here are a couple photos of me showing off the final product...I just know Mommy and Daddy will love their present!

It was such a fun day today...I am full of giggles!

Guess Who Is Walking?

2009-01-29T19:46:00.011-05:00

This week I began walking all by myself. Everyday I take more and more steps by myself. Usually I can take from 5 to 10 steps before I lose my balance. I am so excited to be able to get around on my feet but I still like to crawl when I am in a hurry.

I am double tasking here...watching my favorite show "Jack's Big Music Show" and walking...

Walking some more...

I am playing Peek-a-Boo with Carrie here...I love that game!

At the door again...I love looking outside!

Here I am walking from the door to my high chair...

I am so pretty, aren't I?

I love the camera!

and cell phones...

I totally know how to use this thing...I can make it light up and make noises!

Can I have a blackberry for my birthday mom? Pretty please!

I LOVE Mac-N-Cheese!

2009-01-23T08:54:00.003-05:00

In the past few weeks I have been eating more and more of this "big people food" and let me tell you...it's sooo good! From chicken and mashed potatoes to carrots and mac-n-cheese...I love it! Today Carrie gave me chicken and mac-n-cheese but I mostly wanted the macaroni! Below are a few photos of me eating my lunch and all the expressions I had from the excitement of the food. Enjoy!

This is one of my favorite faces to make...I am such the entertainer!Giggles

and more giggles...

Who knew eating mac-n-cheese could be so much fun?!?

I Am Almost Walking!

2009-01-21T20:29:00.006-05:00

The past few weeks I have really become interested in this whole walking thing. I am becoming more balanced everyday and pretty soon I will be walking all by myself. The pictures below are of me playing from the past few weeks.

How cute is my outfit? I had my pink cashmere outfit on with my brown Mary Jane's...my nanny Carrie loves dressing me up everyday! This is one of my favorite spots to be during the day...I can look outside and see all the trees and the lake.

I'm all smiles!

I just woke up from my nap...Carrie thought I looked like a little porcelain doll sitting there.

I LOVE playing Peek-A-Boo and just realized how fun it is standing.

Reading my books is also one of my favorite things to do...I am such a smart girl!
I am all smiles in my outfit my sister Nicci gave me. I was ready to play in my Puma outfit...Carrie loves it on me!I am so close to walking...if I could just let go of the chair!

Reading again...

This video is of me "walking" around my favorite chairs and talking.

Merry Christmas Miami!

2009-01-21T20:01:00.004-05:00

I have to say...Christmas time is pretty amazing! I got to spend my days on the warm beaches of Miami and South Beach Florida! I had so much fun with Mommy, Daddy and my sister Nicci. I could get use to this Christmas stuff...

This photo is of me on my way down to Florida and you can see how excited I am. Ready or not, Florida here I come!
I wasn't sure what to do with this sunblock so I decided to eat it...I know I am cute whatever I am doing!

Daddy and I standing on the beach. This is the first time I saw the South Beach coastline and I have to say I look quite cute in my blue fish bathing suit!

I love the camera!

My sister Nicci and I laying out on the beach...she is my buddy!

Daddy and I on the boardwalk. I loved being in Florida!

Mommy and I in front of the gingerbread house...man I could have made a pretty big dent in it I think!

The housekeeper made me these towel animals and I loved playing with them!

Hanging out on the beach and singing a song.

Whew, this playing in the sand and sun is hard work. I had to take a rest on Daddy for a minute.

I love Daddy's sunglasses...they are funny looking!

I could play in the sand all day...it is messy and so much fun!

The housekeeper knitted Mommy and I these hats while we were there. Mommy and I thought that was very sweet and thoughtful!

So overall I had a great first Christmas in the Sunshine State with Mommy, Daddy and Nicci. Everyone else can keep their snow...I'll take the sand and sun any day!

I Can Stand!

2008-12-17T14:19:00.007-05:00

Today I kept standing all by myself but every time Carrie tried to video it I would try and grab the camera instead! She did catch one video of me standing though...I was distracted by the remote control...

In this video I am "reading" once again and having tons of fun turning the pages....then I notice I am being recorded on video and begin showing off for the camera.

This is me and Carrie...she loves me so much and we have fun playing all day together!

Watch Me Play

2008-12-16T15:52:00.002-05:00

I am so cute my nanny Carrie took some videos of me playing so you could see...

This video is of me walking with my favorite car. Watch out everyone...I'll be walking alone soon!

This video is of me playing my favorite game, peek-a-boo, with Carrie...I have learned how to hide and peek!

This video is of me "reading" one of my books. I love turning the pages and I am learning how to say book...I almost got it.

My first post...

2008-12-16T15:08:00.005-05:00

I thought I would start my blog off my showing you some photos from the past two months...I have been growing and learning so much!

Here I am in my bouncer..I love all the music it makes when I jump...

This is me with the pumpkin...I liked it at first then got a little scared of it...

Here I am playing in the loft...I love spending lots of time here playing with all my different toys and books...

I am "reading" one of my favorite books here. Out of all my toys, books are by far my favorite. I am such a smart girl!

I want to walk so bad but I just can't keep my balance long enough yet! The couch will do for now...

I might not be walking quite yet but I am a super fast crawler...

Giggles for Santa...

Do you like my Christmas outfit with the Santa hat?

I am definitely on Santa's nice list this year...