Laugh/Cry

Things that make Noelle laugh uncontrollably:

1) When I shake my head so that my hair flops around.
2) When I flap a towel or blanket in front of her face.
3) When I kill flies.

Things that make Noelle cry uncontrollably:

1) When I run the blender.
2) When I run the vacuum.

Babies are inexplicable.

Noelle at Yosemite

We went to Yosemite this week with a group of friends. My favorite part was spending so much time with Noelle. At the campsite, I had nothing else to do other than enjoy the scenery, my husband, my friends, and my daughter. Yes, she was in my arms constantly, which was a bit tiresome at first, but soon I realized that there was nothing else for me to do but enjoy her. So like two buddies we went everywhere together.



I found myself seeing more and more of my daughter. She is a bright, engaging little girl, tirelessly interested in the people around her, as well as her natural surroundings. She chirped and jabbered and roared at the other little kids, visibly trying to talk to them as if she were their age. And she was desperate to be out of my arms investigating the dirt or splashing in the water. There was never a moment when Noelle just sat and spaced out, like I like to do from time to time. She was always on, alert, and alive. I can only imagine what sort of little girl she's going to grow into. I look forward to getting to know her with each passing year.

Avacado Eyes

Getting Ready for a Bath

Animal Noises

Here's a sweet video I took of Noelle the 5th of July. We had just been to the zoo on the 4th, and while Noelle wasn't always sure what she was looking at in the exhibits, she enjoyed hearing me do all the animal noises.

Noelle Buffet

Mother's Day in Seattle

This weekend we took a spontaneous trip to Seattle and stayed with some friends, Nick and Kristen Briejer and their six year old son Adam. It was a dream of a weekend. Friday, we flew into Seattle and spent time at Pike's Place market. Saturday we spent the day at the Briejer's beach cabin. Sunday morning we went to St. Leo's for Pentecost mass, and then Sunday afternoon we walked around Swan creek. I might also add that I was righteously pampered on Sunday, my very first Mother's Day. Nick insisted that kick my feet up in his hammock which has a gorgeous view of Mt. Ranier - when it's not cloudy. In addition to this, I had my lunch prepared and served to me in the hammock. I've returned to LA feeling refreshed and blessed! Here are a few pictures:

The Hosts:
The trip: