Spring is here!

We have taken Taya's exersaucer outside for her to play in. They also have one at daycare they take outside. She loves it!

Taya got a new sun hat a few weeks ago. Her daddy picked it out. She likes to wear it some of the time, and when she doesn't, she rips it off. They said at daycare she is good at wearing it except in the big swing, then she throws it off. She loves swinging.

Here is one shot of Taya in her Easter dress. Her Grammy got her a beautiful dress. The pictures from my camera aren't the best but we haven't downloaded the ones off the other camera yet (coming soon, I hope).

We attempted a family photo on Easter Sunday. It was chilly and Taya and Nima didn't want to look at the camera. This is the best one off my camera.

Taya got this cute shirt with a giraffe on it from her Omi and Papa. She has already worn it since the weather has been nice :)

We have been busy; sorry we haven't posted in quite some time. We had a wonderful Easter and love the nice spring weather. Ethan has been working hard in the yard and we hope to get some flowers planted in the next few weeks.

Taya continues to grow and if it's possible, gets cuter every day!! She is still trying to crawl and is mastering going backward. She has even gotten up on her hand and toes (like a bearcrawl). She enjoys singing games and music. She jabbers all the time and giggles and laughs often.

Happy Spring!

Happy 8th Month Birthday to Taya!

These are just a few recent images.

Mom left the bowl too close...


Taya got some time with her huge stuffed giraffe.

More breakfast mess pictures.

Look closely and you can make out some teeth, these are the only ones so far...

This is a video of her moving around a little, sorry we don't have any video of her on her hands and knees yet.

Update

Here are a few pictures I took of Taya on Saturday. I was trying to get a shot of her two new teeth, but she is good at "hiding" them behind her big, beautiful smile.

I LOVE MY GIRL!!

Has it really been this long?

We at the Mann house have been busy! You have probably guessed that since it has been over a month since we last blogged. It is not for a lack of wanting to brag about our sweet daughter!
Taya is showing many developmental milestones like
-sitting up by herself
-getting up on all fours and rocking (resembles an attempt to crawl)
-getting 2 teeth (bottom front)
-drinking out of a tippy cup

She is a very social, talkative girl. She gets a huge smile on her face when we go into daycare because she loves seeing her friends. According to the girls that work there, she and one of the little boys (Christian) tend to have their own shouting match/conversation as they both play in the exersaucers. Taya has her own exersaucer and she LOVES it!!

Ethan has been busy remodeling our bathroom. We put in a new vanity, tore down wallpaper, painted, put down a new floor. My mom also helped Ethan paint our living room, so the house seems "freshened up". Taya and I did our part by staying out of the way!

I hope you enjoy these somewhat old pictures (they are from at least 3 weeks ago). I have more recent ones to post if I get a chance today.

Daddy and Taya playing

Working on sitting up and playing with Taya.

She loves drinking out of her "big girl cup". She gets a drink everytime she sits in her highchair. She only gets water in her cup, but she thinks it's great!

Nima being cute! She enjoys playing with Taya now that she is more interactive. Nima also loves all of Taya's blankets and eats on them, lays on them, and plays on them.

Sitting up! So serious!

This is her crawling Pooh bear.

Big girl

Taya is growing by leaps and bounds...well she should with all of her oral intake! She has tripled the amount of solids she eats at night and still nurses about the same amount. I think she is going through a growth spurt! She is also growing teeth and has sprouted one of her bottom front teeth this week. She doesn't like anyone to look in her mouth but we catch a glimpse of a "nub" when she smiles. It is not all the way through yet and I think the other tooth will be coming soon.

Taya's personality is starting to show more. She loves it when Ethan sings to her, but doesn't mind when I do. She really like "Old McDonald's Farm". We were told that she is the most laid back baby at daycare and one of the more cuddly ones. I can tell she gets held plenty at daycare :).

She is also starting to sit up on her own and looks so proud when she does. I will have to get some pictures of that.

Hope you are having a good week. We have enjoyed the two nice days and went for a walk yesterday and today. Unfortunately it is still winter so we have some colder days ahead with a chance for snow on Saturday. Sounds like a good day to snuggle up at home!

Valentine's Day 2009

Hi everybody. Happy late Valentine's day to all of our friends and family. Taya hosted her "Bradley baby" friends for brunch yesterday morning. 6 out of 9 classmates w/babies were able to come and catch up. We had a nice visit and it was fun to see how much the babies have grown.

Ethan and I don't really celebrate Valentine's day so we didn't do anything special, but we enjoyed our Saturday at home for the afternoon and evening. I went and got a new "mom 'do" and took Taya to the salon with me. She was a huge hit!!

Here are some pictures from our day.

Taya hanging out as she plays hostess
Ethan took Nima to the vet for her yearly check up. She ended up getting 1 shot and microchipped and she has grown to a whopping 8 lbs (up from 7.9 lbs last year and the year before). She was tuckered out after that

I read Taya a few books last night. She likes to "help"

Taya had more fun trying to eat the pages than turning them

Mommy and her little Valentine.

Daddy with his little Valentine

Taya just being her cute self. This was after her hostess gig

Another cute picture of a cutie pie

Bradley babies oldest to youngest, left to right:

Amber, Julien, Thea, Abram, Taya, Logan

6 month check up

Taya turned 6 months old last Friday. The time with her has flown by and this time of year reminds me of when I was first pregnant with her. I feel so blessed to be her mommy!
Her check up was yesterday. She got two shots that left bruises in her chubby thighs; she hasn't been too crabby though.
Weight: 18 lbs
Height: 26 inches

On a walk, first time in her stroller without her car seat. She liked it!

Taya and Eli checking each other out on Super Bowl Sunday.

Big girl doing tummy time on her play mat from Grandma and Grandpa Kennedy.

Baby and Dad-o

Mom playing with Taya's hair...trying out a velcro barrette.

Eating some carrots, mmmmmm!

More tummy time and playing with a new toy.

Carrots again...picture are out of order

Being a big girl at Auntie Em's house.

Hhhhmmm, not sure about this.

Taya with her Auntie Emlyn.

Taya after her first shower. She has been "cuting" us.