Sunday, February 28, 2010

bathtime!


One of my favorite times of the day is Priya's bathtime. There is something about a baby in a hooded towel that just melts my heart. Priya loves her baths. She is starting to sit up in them, and bathtime is becoming a lot less relaxing for mommy because I am constantly trying to keep Priya from rolling over, or from putting her face in the water, which she really wants to do for some reason!

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Sleeping time




Welcome to the World Lara Cait!


Visiting Grandpa and Grandma Davies

We are so lucky that Andrew has such amazing Grandparents! They had nine children, and are soon going to be great-great-grandparents! We visited them today with Joanna, Calvin, and their girls. I hope that someday I can be like Grandma Davies!


Priya playing with Grandma Davies' watch locket


Playing with Grandpa and Grandma Davies' toys





Natalie playing with Priya

Happy Birthday Calvin!

Calvin turned 30 yesterday, and they celebrated with a scrumptious dinner at Andrew's and Beth's (Calvin's brother) house, and then we went ice skating. So much fun!



On a side note... I did so well ice skating, I have decided to start training for the
2014 Winter Olympics! Ha.








Varsity Lacrosse Party

We had a sleep over with our varsity girls for the Olympus Girl's Lacrosse Team this weekend. It's amazing what teenage girls can teach you, like the many uses of googly eyes.




Tell me this doesn't look just like the Grinch in his disguise in the Post Office on the movie, "How the Grinch Stole Chrsitmas!"


Priya is sitting up!


She's still a little wobbly, but she can do it on her own now!


She loves this toy that Aunt Dana got her. I think it is so funny, if you listen carefully, you can hear that it sounds just like a slot machine in Vegas... Fisher Price's way of indoctrinating little babies and getting them hooked on gambling?

3/4 of a Century!

Happy Birthday Grandpa Little! Here is to 75 wonderful years! We love you!
Look at all that smoke!
Braxton helping Great Grandpa open up presents.

Cousin Carrie

Cousin Jennifer and Priya. Cousin Jenn is off to Spain for a two year mission in a few weeks!

Priya's New High Chair!

We opted for a booster seat style because Priya can sit right up at the table with us. It is so much fun! She still hasn't completely figured out the eating thing. She grabs handfuls of food, then drops them to pick up more food. She doesn't get to eat much of anything, but our floor sure does! Grandpa and Daddy getting it all set up.
Trying it out for the first time... grapes, yum!








I guess we need to work on her manners...



Saturday, February 13, 2010

She finds the strangest things so funny...

Interview with Priya





Here is an interview with Priya taken out of this month's issue of Rolling Binkie Magazine... enjoy!


RB: Priya, we've heard you started eating solids, tell us a little bit about that.


Priya: I love to eat anything, carrots, squash, broccoli, peas, the works, but I have to say that crackers and pretzels are my favorite so far. I am always trying to get Mommy and Daddy to share their candy and sweets with me, but I haven't had any luck yet. I am constipated a lot, and Mommy and Daddy have been giving me prunes and pears (whit the doctor said to remember that anything that starts with the letter "P," for "poop" helps). They do help, and I love them!


RB: What do you like to do in your spare time?

Priya: I love to roll, and roll, and roll. I love playing with my toys, smiling, looking at lights, reading books, dancing, taking baths, going for walks, and playing with door hinges. When I have time, I love to sit and watch the ceiling fan go around, or the weatherman on the news. I also love anything that resembles a cord. The vacuum cord and shoelaces are my favorite. Mommy and Daddy have to watch me very carefully because they don't like me playing with cords.


RB: Is there anything you are afraid of?

Priya: It really depends on the day and my mood. Sometimes it is bearded men, loud noises (like when Daddy runs into the room yelling my name), or people with too much of a tan. The other day, it was Piglet. He's pretty scary.


RB: Do you have a best friend or anyone you like to hang out with?

Priya: I love playing with Daddy, he always makes me laugh. I also love spending time with my uncles and aunt, and my Namama. My cousin Natalie and I have a special bond. I have to say that out of all my friends, my stuffed rabbit, Thumper, has to be my favorite.


RB: What kinds of things do you not enjoy?

Priya: I hate getting dressed, and I hate getting in my car seat. I also hate waiting for my bottle. When I am ready for it, I want it now. I hate facing towards people when they are holding me, because I'd much rather face out so I can see. I don't like having colds or the croup (which I have right now), and I hate nap time. I am so afraid I am going to miss out on anything exciting.


RB: What kind of music is on your IPOD right now?

Priya: Mommy and Daddy say I am too young for an IPOD, but I love to listen to Jack Johnson and Harry Neilson. I especially love Harry's "Coconut" song. I also love the kid songs "If I Were," and "Baby Beluga." I love the song "Manamana" by the muppets, and I often dance along with it.

Priya Loves to Dance...

Super Bowl Party

We had a Super Bowl party at our house this year... way fun! We capped off the night with a little silly picture taking... here are some of the beauties.














Our Little Girl is 6 Months old!


Time goes by way too fast!

Jazz Game

Priya is learning quickly to like her Utah Jazz...

Lexi, Andrew and Priya on the Trax

Priya and Daddy watching the game

Joanna, Lexi, and Andrew

This is how Lexi and I entertained ourselves at the game...

We love you Uncle David

Uncle David and Stacy in November at the beach


Well, it's been a really long time since I have blogged, partly because I have been dreading it. My wonderful Uncle passed away on January 12, and I knew that I couldn't just blog and not say anything about it and pretend that it didn't happen, but I am still struggling with the loss so much that sometimes it is easier not to think about it, so I have been avoiding blogging all-together.


My Uncle David was such a wonderful person, and although I miss him so much, I am so glad that I got the opportunity to have him in my life. My cousin stated at the funeral that he knew that there was nobody in that room that my Uncle was ever unkind to, and when I heard my cousin say that, I knew without a doubt it was true, even though I didn't know many people in the room. He was the epitomy of Christlike love, and I was so blessed to know him. I hope that I can have half the kindness in my heart as he did. I miss him so much, but I am so grateful that families are forever.

Paul, Christian, and Priya and the viewing (Priya is wearing her Harley Davidson dress from Uncle David)


Aunt Lisa, Aunt Dana, my dad, and my grandpa

The Harley motorcade that came to the cemetery


A picture my cousin Carrie drew of Uncle David... amazing!