Mommy....the barber

So I could not deal with Elianna's bangs any longer. I mustarded up the courage to cut her bangs. The first attempt...failed. The second round was on the spur of the moment. She was entertained on the changing table and I called for Mark to get the scissors. It was a success. Unfortuneately, the scissors were pretty dull, but I was still able to cut. This morning I cut a bit more but with my sewing scissors and it was a lot better and faster to snap those little hairs!

This finished product....ta-da!

Decorating Fun

So we have a new tradition around here...Christmas decor goes up on Black Friday, well, when I get back from my shopping duties. On December 26th, everything comes down so Elianna can have a Christmas free birthday.

Elianna was taking her PM nap while we began decorating but joined us at the end to find new "toys."

She began her 1st Christmas decor with she snack.

Became interested in the ornaments.

A little too interested.

....and so did Marely.

Mark put the finishing touches.

....be very very careful.

We're all done and Daddy lit the fire.

Ta-da!

Independent Elianna

Our little girl will soon be walking all on her own. This is a huge one for mama...my baby is growing up way too fast. God has been great to us, in providing us with a wonderful daughter and allowing for her hip to heal.

Elianna is no longer wearing her brace to bed, as of yesterday. When we went back to CHLA (Oct 2010) for a follow up, the x-rays came back perfect. Dr. Skaggs had no concerns with her hips and as a team, we decided to keep the brace on for another 2 months. I initially stated that she should no longer wear it since everything was fine, because she was still not use to it at night (and the teething did not help). Dr. Skaggs explained that there is no specific time or age of when an infant should no longer wear there brace, but to be on the safe side, we should keep it on her for 2 more months. He did give his permission to take it off if she was having a hard time, that worked for me. She is now pretty much sleeping through the night with the harness.

Elianna took her first two steps about three weeks ago at my mom's house and we have been practicing. She is pretty fast in her walker and seems to enjoy it.

Here she is taking a few steps at JC Penny's.

Thanksgiving Fun!

This post is a bit delayed, but somehow time just flies by from me. For Thanksgiving we had lunch with Mark's side of the family and then dinner with my mom, and brother. Elianna had a blast. Her stranger anxiety is easing down, which meant, she was enjoying the company of her extended family members.

Elianna enjoys some yams.

She spends some time with Uncle David.

....and then with Tia Pat.

....and back with Mama!