Speed Racer

Cami got a new car! And her and her Daddy sure seem to like it! Especially when it goes really fast down the hallway. If you look at these pictures fast enough it almost seems like they are moving!

Cami's Second Bikini

Another weekend, another beloved Aunt visits, another bikini for Cami!!! Yes, Cami now has TWO bikinis for her trip to the sea shore next week!! Dad is thrilled. Aunt Jackie came to visit us yesterday and gave Cami an adorable purple bikini as well as a matching bucket to play with in the sand. Cami was so excited she wore the bikin all day! She loved seeing her Aunt Jackie and loved all the fun presents she brought with her. Thanks, Aunt Jax!

Cami's First Bikini

Cami's Aunt Laura was in town last week and used the opportunity to buy Cami her first bikini. It is too cute!! I am sure it will be the first of many (sorry, Daddy!) I am also sure she will be turning the heads of all the 11 month old boys down the shore next week (sorry again, Daddy!!)

Funny Face

Although Cami is like Chris in every possible way, she did manage to inherit a few things from me--though of course, they are not my best traits. One thing that she got from me, which is sure to get her into trouble later in life, is her facial expressions. Yes--shocker-- my daughter is able to make very distinct, very dramatic facial expressions. My favorite one is her determined/ annoyed face. She makes this when she really wants something, or she has just had enough of Mommy and Daddy. I know when she is older I will not necessarily enjoy these overly descriptive faces, but as of now, like everything else she does, they are absolutely priceless.

Cami Took Her First Steps!!

It was a historic day here yesterday. After a check-up at the doc's: weight and height 50 percentile/ head 85 percentile (OMG!!), and two shots to the leg, my daughter came home in the best mood. I think it was due to the fact that Aunt Laura was visiting. As Laura and I were catching up, out of the corner of my eye I had noticed that as Cami was playing, she was kind of walking from toy to toy. So I got her to stand and encouraged her to walk towards me--and SHE DID IT!!! I got so excited and made such a big fuss (obviously) that Cami got really excited. She wanted to walk to me over and over again. Then Daddy came home and she was eager to show him (and the camera) her new trick. Laura and I were still in awe that she was actually walking, as you can tell by her gasp and my face. I can't believe how much my baby is growing up!

File This One Under: Oh GREAT!!

Well, my daredevil child has conquered the stairs. Yes, it seems she has NO fear whatsoever, and likes to climb our very steep staircase. She actually uses her arm strength to help pull her to each new step. I sware she may be a superhero. I have to go now and order another baby gate!

Tea for Three

"Make a tradition of mothers and grandmothers all dressing up and going to a fancy tea once a year." That is an excerpt from one of my favorite parenting manuals called, Mother to Daughter. It is a great piece of advice that my mom, Cami and I intend to uphold. My mom and i have been going to tea together for years. We even consider ourselves tea house connoisseurs--we definitely have our favorite places (and our not so favorite places) for tea. The Four Seasons Hotel in Philly is, by far, one of our favorite tea spots. So this year as a Mother's Day present the three of us got dressed up and had tea there. It was delightful and yummy. Cami seemed to enjoy herself and was well taken care of by the staff. One waiter even got her a purple princess wand, which she loved. This will definitely be a tradition for us to continue each year.

She's An Eater!

I was a little worried about finger foods these past weeks because Cami was just not swallowing them! She would successfully put food in her mouth, chew for a little, and then spit it out. I was convinced she would have no friends in Kindergarten because she would continue to spit out half-eaten food! However, tonight for dinner we tried a little pasta with meat sauce, and God bless her, THE GIRL IS AN EATER! She made quite a mess, but 90% did get swallowed!! I was so proud and excited. Then I realized that I had to clean it all up!