Sunday, November 15, 2009

Taiya 3 months old



Our happy, giggly, little girl is growing so quickly! She turned 3 months old on November 1st. We are having so much fun... her little personality is definately coming out. She is so silly and adorable and knows exactly what she wants...

 She loves sucking her thumb despite the fact that we do everything we can to get her not to! She knows she is not suppose to suck on her thumb but when we tell her "no no no" she just grins and puts it in her mouth or she puts her little lovey across her hand and sucks her thumb under it hoping that we won't notice.

She also loves her little "lovey," and in order to fall asleep she pulls it across her whole face. We have to go in and move it off her face but she usually pulls it right back or else it ends up on top of her head (see the pic below).

It's amazing how strong Taiya is, she can stand up and balance while only holding on with one hand. She can also sit up for few seconds before tumbling over.

Everything  goes in her mouth... toys, blankets, and whatever is within her reach. She also loves blowing bubbles with her spit... yum I know!

She is still getting chubbier by the day, since both Travis and I were such chubby babies so she really doesn't have much hope. She is now wearing some 3-6 month clothing but also some 6-9 month clothing. I can't wait to see how big she is at her next doctor appointment on December 1st.

She is sleeping through the night some nights and some nights not. Usually she goes to bed about 10:00 pm and wakes up about 6:00 am. A couple nights ago she decided to wake up at 1:00 am and she stayed up and played with her daddy until he woke me up at 3:30 am to feed her.

Travis is adorable with her, I have to say that he is the one of the best dad's in the world. He is obsessed with her, he loves her so much and it is so evident watching him interact with her. Taiya is so loved. Sometimes I can't believe that I am a mom. But I count my blessings because I am loving every minute of it, literally. It can be exhausting at times but the second those little blue eyes look up at me I just melt. I cannot get enough of kissing, cuddling, and playing with this little girl.



12 weeks old



This is how we found Taiya in the morning...



Hanging out with dad



3 months old


Taiya loves her Uncle Brenan


This is Taiya's first rattle and just like everything else she tries to fit it in her mouth.



I got home from the gym to find these two sound asleep...


I love this little chubster



Look at that cute little belly


Taiya and Travis have lots of the same "looks"... this is the one I get from both of them when I take too many pictures... "Annoyed."


I love her little shoes.. they have little birds on them that match her onsie! Girl clothes are so fun!


Cuddling with her "lovey"


Little thumb sucker!


She stands up so well!


I just love those chubby little cheeks!


I love these two so much!


Trav put together Taiya's jumping saucer for her and she loves it! This is her first day in it, she can barely touch the jumping platform on her tippy toes but she sure loves all the fun toys!



Trav and I at the Bingham vs. Alta football game at Rice Eccles Stadium this last Friday. We had lots of fun especially since Bingham won! Next week, same place same time... Bingham vs. Davis for the state championship!!

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Halloween Fun

Here are some scenes from all the fun Halloween stuff we got to enjoy together as a little family...

Travis's mom threw the cutest Halloween party/Going away party for Trav's brother Tyler who is going to Peru to teach English for the next 5 months...


Trav checking out all the yummy food



I loved this dip- so cute!



Lex was so obsessed with the bubbling rootbeer!



Trav and I enjoying the party



Taiya is sure going to miss her Uncle Ty

After the party we headed over to my Aunt Susie's house for pumpkin carving with all my cousins...


Taiya was not a fan of the pumpkin goo at first



The more she stuck her hand in the more she liked it... well maybe not "liked" it but she at least tolerated it long enough for a couple more pictures



I absolutely love carving pumpkins and I was so excited to help Taiya carve her first pumpkin!



Grandpa and Taiya



Our first time carving pumpkins as a family of three



Uncle Brenan with his girlfriend Maddi and of course Taiya



So here is my beautiful work of art (I'm talking about the pumpkin)... ha... obviously I am so NOT artistic but it was fun anyways. Here is daddy and his little pumpkin...

Taiya was a little flower fairy for Halloween this year... we had so much fun with her. She was such a good little sport with wearing her costume and letting me and both her grandmas' take a zillion pictures! I apologize that I am posting a lot (yes, even more than usual) pics of Taiya in her costume but really, its her first Halloween. I can't help it.








First time trick-or-treating


Trick-or-Treating was exhausting... this is her first "treat" ever (which of course she doesn't get to enjoy)


Trav with his cute little flower


At Trav's Aunt Mern's house on Halloween night


Grandma and Grandpa with their FAVORITE granddaughter


Taiya with Grandma and Aunt Lexi


Little flower fairy

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Taiya's Firsts and Saying Goodbye to Hawaii

Taiya has changed so much during the past month while we were in Hawaii, she had lots of "firsts" and has become such a happy, smiley, giggly little girl. We cannot get enough of all of her smiles, she brings so much light and joy into our lives! I just want to make sure I remember some of the little milestones that have happened while we were away. Also, here are the rest of our pictures from Hawaii. Enjoy!


Taiya is constantly smiling and giggling now. She especially loves patty-cake and when her daddy stands her up so she can dance.



These two pictures make me laugh so hard... let me explain. So it was later at night while we were in Hawaii and everyone but me, Trav, and Danny were asleep. I was on the computer not really paying attention to what they were doing, but I heard the Shakira "She Wolf" song being restarted a couple times and I glanced up and this is what I saw. Trav and Danny were right in front of the tv watching Shakira and trying to do all the moves that she was doing while singing her song. It was hilarious!!! I think they kept at it trying to "perfect" their moves for over an hour. And of course I had to snap a couple of pictures..... I love my husband so much... never a dull moment with him around... HA.



Silly boys



Taiya and I stopped at Ko Olina to check out the man made lagoons. It was gorgeous and we had a great time dipping our toes in the water and exploring the resorts. Taiya has a silly look on her face cause she is trying not to fall over while I tried to balance her with one hand while I held the camera in my other hand.


View of one of the lagoons


Taiya started wearing Size 2 diapers at 10 weeks old and she is also wearing 3-6 month old clothing... ALREADY... what a little chunk!!



Taiya sporting the cute dress that Grandma Pennie bought her during her trip to Cali



Taiya has now started playing with toys! This is her first toy and she LOVES batting at it. She also loves to grab the middle one and try to get it into her mouth.



We were out shopping and came across this fun hat store... Taiya had to have a turn trying on a few hats too... she totally has a "what the heck are you doing to me" look.



We had the cutest little girls that were our neighbors, they loved to come over to say hi and play with Taiya. This is Emma, Ella, and Eden (I hope their mom doesn't mind that I put their pics on here) but we had so much fun with them, they were so funny and kept us laughing with their silly dances and songs.


Another pic of the sleeping little girl


I had such a great time exploring Ko Olina that I got everyone to come back the next morning so we could really enjoy all the the resorts had to offer. This was the morning before we left to come home. Here are a couple pictures of the gorgeous swimming pools...



It felt so nice to swim in fresh water!


This is Taiya's first time swimming (not counting dipping her toes in the ocean)



Having fun in the sun


Taiya loved the water and swimming with her daddy


Todd (holding Gaige), Danny, Trav (holding Taiya), and Kevin


Gorgeous sunset at Ko Olina