Sweet Siena

It's crazy how much Siena has grown the past couple months now! She is crawling all over the place, saying "mama," "dada," and "yaya." So cute! And she is pulling herself to a standing position all the time, taking huge steps and loving it when someone is willing to help her balance to walk. We love our happy baby!

Sock Hop

My mom had a 50s ice cream social & Sock hop in her ward last weekend. My sweet cousin Camille watched Siena for us, while we had a blast from the past! After catching up with past friends from the ward, eating ice cream to our hearts content and taking pics, we headed over to the Malt Shop, a local, original 50s diner for a burger (Thad) and onion rings (me). I vote we do it again twice a month! It was worth it just for all the crazy looks we got from other people at the Malt Shop!

A night to remember

So a couple weeks ago, Thad had a work party at Thanksgiving Point. There was a gorgeous (not to mention tasty) buffet. It was so fun to have a real date, and an excuse to dress up all fancy-like. And Elena (one of my new best friends, from Moldova, future roommate) was sweet enough to watch Siena for the night.
The best part of the night? My mom helping me get ready, and asking me if I was going to do my hair "skanky-hot." I must admit, my hair was pretty freakin' skanky-hot that night. Thanks, mom!!!

Best Valentines EVER!!!

SO for Valentine's this year, Thad gave me the best present EVER!!! I have been wanting a bike for a couple of years-- not just any bike, but a vintage-y bike, with a basket, pedal breaks, blue, the whole nine yards. So I was beyond SHOCKED when he surprised me with this beauty- everything I ever wanted in a bike, and so much more! It even has Hawaiian hibiscus tread on the tires! I use every excuse I can find to ride this baby- it is such a sweet ride! Have I ever mentioned that I have the best husband in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD??!?! I made a gift basket for him with some of his favorite things, including a jar with 101 things I love about him.

Siena Eating

Siena is such a big girl now! She is eating solids, and is willing to try anything we give her! Even if she hates it the first time, she will try it again and again and again! It is so fun! I'm glad she's not a picky eater! And now she is starting to hold the sippy cup and drink all by herself! She won't take the bottle though, and she won't take breastmilk in the sippy cup, but she love to drink water in it. We love our silly girl!

Happy New YEAR!!!

Well, I slipped on some ice on our stairs outside our house a few days ago and fell and broke my wrist. My left hand is a bit slow and awkward, but it's learning the traditionally right-handed duties. This is especially tricky when trying to take care of our now more mobile 6 1/2 month old. Fortunately, I have a very supportive husband!
Siena also tried her first solids yesterday. We will upload the video as soon as we can figure out how!

Siena's First Christmas!!!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! It was so nice to be home for Christmas, especially after being delayed in the Chicago airport yesterday, afraid that we might not make it back in time. We are still feeling a bit jet-lagged, but glad to be home :)
Although Brazil was phenomenal! More on that later...

Anniversary at Iguassu

Thad and I had an AWESOME anniversary at the Argentina side of Iguassu Falls, on December 22. I'm only a month and a half late posting it. I gotta say, this was definitely the most memorable anniversary EVER. Iguassu is famous for having the largest volume of water that goes through it than any other series of waterfalls in the world! The flag picture is us going over the Iguassu river from Brazil to Argentina, where the division is.

Paragliding in Brazil

So the new official story is that I broke my wrist paragliding in Brazil. Fact: I went paragliding in Brazil and it was awesome! Fact: the fact that I actually broke my wrist slipping on ice is way too lame.... so I just throw a couple of facts together, and that is the new official story. And just to proove that I actually went paragliding, and it was spectacular, I am including a few photos.

Brazil Brazil!!

We are livin it up in Brazil! We came down here about a week ago for a friend s wedding (met her on the mission), and are having a grand time! Here are a few pics, including Siena trying to eat a truffle cone (among other things). We ll be here for another few days, and will get home just in time for Christmas!

Photo Shoot

Here are some glamorous pics of our beautiful little Siena. Enjoy!