Crazy Hair and More...

Today was a girl's day. Dad went out for Baby Roberts diaper party so it was just me and Mom. We did a few errands and played a lot at home. Here's a peek at my life the past few days!

Even though I look very serious sitting at the piano, this is not the case. I like to sing along and change the tones (favorite one lately is harpsichord). This is my first time "sitting" alone at the piano. Usually I'm on Mom or Dad's lap.

Winter means static and static means crazy hair!
I've had this little curl in the front for a few days.......Mom molded it after my bath and it's stuck!

Practicing my drinking skills.

My new book shelf, full of goodies!

I like to read aloud!

Sandra Boynton books are my favorites....but I also like it when Mom and Dad read to me my bigger books. One of their favorites is the Hound from the Pound. I like it when they do the barking and howling!

Glamour Girl (and Dog)

I was goofing around with Mom when we were getting ready for bed one night. This is my new sleep sack, but I was wearing it with a train!

On Tuesday we took a family field trip up to a fancy mall in Michigan. We all got to go shopping with our Christmas money....Dad got jeans, Mom got a pair of shoes, and I got sunglasses!

They are my cereal eating glasses....

And they make me look fabulous!

I've been having fun with all of my new Christmas toys and wearing my fancy new clothes.
And Obi got his hair cut yesterday....I liked watching him, he looks like half of the dog! It was a family effort to put all of the Christmas decorations away. We managed to get through it all. It was snowing when I was getting ready for bed tonight, I'm sure when I wake up we'll have at least 4 or 5 inches!

Out With the Old and In With the New

I know that I seem young for "house cleaning", but my Mom is raising me right. I recently realized that I am simply getting too big for some of my favorites. Take my car seat here...

My feet almost dangle off (good for kicking the seat) and once I get my coat on I am cocooned in my seat. That and poor Mom and Dad can hardly carry me around because I've grown so much! So while we were in Columbus they went shopping while I hung out with Parker and her parents. I'm going to have a shiny new car seat that I can sit up tall in!

Okay, so this picture makes me look like I'm into extreme swings. Sorry, just visualize it rotated to the left. While I do enjoy "rides", for example the swing that Uncle Matt does with me, this one is now too small. It's the reverse of the carnival rides. There should be a stick that says if you are a baby and this tall do NOT ride this ride! I had to amuse myself with other toys at Parker's house. I also used her playmat and discovered that my head was taller than the cross bars....I felt like Godzilla knocking those little jungle animals around.

Here's Parker in her Duck's gear. The Daniels had a Rose Bowl party and I got to make new friends.

I helped Mom and Amy make giant cupcake cakes in the colors of Oregon and Ohio State!

Ducks and Bucks!

We got home today and I had some fun time playing with my new Christmas toys. This one was from Great Grandma Jackson. I hear that Mom and Dad had similar ones when they were babies. I was particularly excited about the panda and spent lots of time closing him up!

I was happy to be back at home this afternoon, so excited that I said no to my afternoon nap (twice). Instead we put my new cubes into my bedroom for my library. I've started a great collection of books and already have some favorites. At dinner I squeaked in some chicken (if you can call pureed meat a meal) and made minimal faces. I even had a great time taking a bath tonight and danced around the house before I crawled into bed. I realized that I was really tired out from my last few days of travels. But I had a great time down in Columbus and will look forward to seeing Parker and her Mom and Dad again soon!!!

Into the New Year!

Just wanted to say Happy 2010! I am celebrating in Columbus with my buddy Parker...more on my adventures later. Hope you all have a great night!!!

My First Christmas!

Well, it has been a wonderful past few days....Grandma and Grandpa Jackson came into town on Wednesday and have been spoiling me all week. I am looking forward to visiting them in January at their house! The Jackson tradition includes Chinese food for Christmas Eve. So we went out to lunch at New Empire and had a great meal. I'm starting to enjoy my time in high chairs, plus I had a santa hat on to keep others entertained. It even made our waiter dance for me! Then I was home for my afternoon nap so I could be well rested to open up presents. The family presents are opened on Christmas Eve and Santa presents on Christmas morning.

Here was my present opening blanket. I love my Christmas PJs!

I was interested in my stocking and tried to help unload it.

Obi got a duck toy from Grandpa and Grandma Jackson. It is currently under repairs and may not fly again.

Me just being cute.

We got some family photos with the tree before I had to go to bed.

I made Grandma and Grandpa a photo book, so they can watch me grow!

Everybody slept well and before you knew it, Christmas morning was here! I gave Mom a bag of giant marshmellows. I think she was impressed. It remains to be seen if she can get a whole one in her mouth.

This dress was worn by Mom on her first Christmas pictures. It was made by Grandma Hiatt! I was really interested in the hat and the long strings to tie it.

More family photos! Mom and Dad left me with Grandpa and Grandma and they went out on a date (woo!) to see Sherlock Holmes. I was on good behavior for them.

My grandparents and my puppy, Obi.

He did it! No, she did it!

I liked my little red Christmas outfit.

Wow, it's been Christmas practically all December! I've been spoiled with gifts from everyone!! Thank you all! I'm set with new clothes, books and toys...

Yup, that's me just hanging out with Grandma. I've been working on my waving skills this past week. My tooth is looking good, but elusive to photograph. I've also been practicing scooting around. For some reason I seem to just have a reverse. Oh well, I'm sure I'll get there. And today was my first ride in a cart and I enjoyed the view. Hope your Christmas was as good as mine!

While I Was Sleeping...

Sometimes you miss the best things when you are in bed....and since my bed time is so early that was the case last night. Mom and Dad told me this morning that Aunt Jess is officially joining the family!!!! I'm so excited! Just a week ago I was playing with Aunt Jess and thinking to myself that I had better remind Uncle Matt to make it official.

So the adults got together on X-Box live to celebrate their engagement. Champagne even!
I know it's hard to see, but Uncle Matt showed it to me earlier and it's GORGEOUS! A pretty yellow diamond in the center and little sparkly diamonds around it....

Smooches! What a great early Christmas present!!!! I love you guys!

Happy Eight Months!

Well, I've been on much better behavior this past few days....Friday night I gave Mom an early Christmas present. I slept from 8 to 6, the most sleep Mom has gotten since I was born! I think it was because I finally got my little tooth through on the bottom, it's been hard work. We've had a very busy weekend. Yesterday was the annual Christmas party at Mick and Maryanne's house and then today we met up with our friends the Filatoffs for dinner. Jacob and Dennis pushed me all around their house in my stroller while I laughed and kicked my legs. They have a fuzzy wheaten puppy too, which I liked. Now we are getting ready for Grandpa and Grandma Jackson to come and visit on Wednesday!! Here's some pictures from the past few days...

Modeling my 12 month outfit from Grandpa and Grandma Jackson.

My Christmas outfit from Aunt Colleen (it says I'm sweet on my auntie) and my new favorite stuffed animal from my friends Floyd and Karen.

I have enjoyed our Christmas tree, just think what I'll do to it next year!

Grandma Hiatt made us all pretty Christmas stockings this year, with our names embroidered!

Matthew and Madeline, my buddies, at Mick and Maryanne's party.

I love my Christmas PJs and to suck on my bunnie's ears!

My eight month photo shoot :)

Everything in the mouth! My teddy bear needed to dry out...

Does this angle make my butt look big?

Yup, I've been a happy girl this weekend. Hope you are all in the holiday spirit! It's snowing tonight and I'm excited it's almost Christmas!

Rough Patch

Well, I had big plans of going through all the Seattle pictures and getting more on my blog....but after last night's "nap" Mom wanted me to get some sleep tonight. Not sure if it's the return to East Coast time or my shiny new tooth that's still working it's way in, but I've been cranky! We had a decent flight back on Monday and even was able to pick up Obi puppy that night. Too bad he has "puppy cough" and has to be on some medication for the next two weeks. Then Tuesday and Wednesday Mom and Dad spent time getting the house back together. Last night was long (or short) because I got up almost every two hours. Kind of a return to my childhood! So, everyone was feeling it today. Well, I'm going to call it a night....will update more this weekend.

Natalie = Baptised

For those of you not able to make it to Kent, Washington last night, here's the big baptism moment. I was baptised at St. John the Baptist Church by Father Jim - the same church (with the same priest) where my parents were married. My godparents are my Uncle Matt and Aunt Court. They did good work last night.

A big thanks to Grandpa and Grandma Hiatt for hosting the Afterparty, and hello to my Grandparents Jackson who are weathering...the weather back in the Midwest.

More Great Grandma Time and the Big Swim!

Well, dinner is almost ready but I really wanted to add some more pics of my adventures in Seattle. Thursday both Great Grandma Hiatt and Great Grandma Matelich came over to play and have dinner. I provided the entertainment of course!

Great Grandma Matelich
Great Grandma Hiatt

Earlier in the week meal time ended up being play time with Auntie Courtiepoo. I wore my favorite bib for her and she gave me a hat. Seems like a fair trade.

Monday night Mom and Dad went out with Aunt Jess and Uncle Matt to a concert in Seattle. I was babysat by Grandma and Grandpa Hiatt. Of course, because I go to bed so early it was a short night.

Uncle Matt and Dad

Tuesday night Grandma and Grandpa's neighbors came over for a little show and tell. I was just EXHAUSTED. Thankfully Grandpa liked holding me.

Photo op on the couch, ready for my close-up.

And one of the big events of the week was my big swim debut! This is my before picture, with Uncle Matt and Aunt Jess. I had been practicing my strokes at home. All in all a smashing success. Although they should design better swim diapers that don't give wedgies.

Time to sign off. Hope you enjoyed my pics and video! Life has been busy! Looking forward to dinner with Auntie Courtiepoo, Uncle Matt, Aunt Jess, Mom, Dad, Grandpa and Grandma!