Vogue

It Was a Merry Christmas!!!

It's a....

BOY!!!!!!! We are super excited!!! Nate's been calling the baby "Nate Jr." for months now, so he's clearly a psychic :)

The Silver Lining

Although this week has been AWFUL, I have had more snuggle time with my baby than I've had since she was two months old.

The Week of Ick

Our precious girl has been sick for a straight week!! First it was a reaction to her vaccines, then it was a stomach bug, now just throw a viral cold on top of all of it. She is totally drained, and not eating much. We are going to see the doctor again tomorrow...I want my baby to feel good again!!!

It's a Bird, It's a Plane...

Introducing Hannah Elizabeth

Stella's cousin, Hannah, was born tonight weighing in at 6lbs 12oz. Isn't she cute as a button?

Is it Christmas Yet?

Our Little Bookworm

It's Just So Easy...

To make Stella smile these days. I can't get enough!!!!

Bubbles

She Makes Me Smile

Trick or Treat

Yuck, Bleh, Ick

While rice cereal was a welcomed addition to the diet, carrots were met with less enthusiasm...

Yummy in the Tummy

Stella started eating rice cereal this week. It's just a tablespoon to start, but she is loving it!!! She even likes to help direct the spoon in to her mouth. Apparently we can't feed her fast enough :) Tonight we start carrots. Woo-hoo!!!

This Just In...

Well, we have great and somewhat surprising news...Stella will be getting a little brother or sister for her 1st birthday (or technically a little before). That's right, I am 8 weeks PREGNANT!!! Although it wasn't "planned" we are elated and can't wait to get a new addition to the Little family!! Stella liked seeing the first ultrasound of her sibling (babies really enjoy black and white images). Our little Little will be here around May 31st, 2009.

Stella's Plaything

The Exisaucer is Stella's favorite pastime right now! Just look at that face...she LOVES it!!!!

Sweet Baby Girl

The Farm. E-I-E-I-O

Auntie Susan and Uncle Ky have moved back to Austin; Aunt Vickie and Uncle John have returned from Bozeman; and Stella got to hang with Grandma and Grandpa at the farm. Life is good...

Thomas' 1st Birthday Party

Our Little Party Animals!!!!!

Peanut Butter Tummy Time

Stella is tolerating tummy time a lot more these days. She rolls over on to her tummy almost immediately after being placed on her back, so I guess she really doesn't have a choice!!
Oh, and she still loves her "Stellaphante" (see purple and green spotted elephant). It's so fun to be able to name stuffed animals again :)

Stella's Newest B.F.F.

Amanda had her baby at 12:07pm today. It's a healthy, beautiful baby girl named, Elle Grace!!!! Of course the sex was a surprise, and I was wrong. Guess I had a 50/50 shot, right????
Elle was 7.5 oz, and 20.5 in.
Amanda did a great job and everybody is overjoyed with the new addition!!!

Yes of course I'll have another hamburger

Mommy Loves Baby

I am so in love with my little girl. Seriously, I might need some sort of intervention...

Fashion Statement: Doo-Rag

Stella's Peeps

Stella is eagerly awaiting on her friend, Baby Wilzy, to arrive. In the mean time, she is keeping his/her friends company....

"Yes, you can have a puppy"

"Smiling is My Favorite"

Big Game Hunter

Stella, Roll Over!

Yup, she can rollover now!!! Looks like her yoga lessons have paid off ;)

The Next Generation

Stella got to meet her Aunt Bethany, Aunt Nae, and Aunt Heto this weekend. We all grew up together, now our kids get to grow up together. I just love it!! Hurry up baby Wilzy!
Yay babytown!!

Stella's in the Air

Ally got married last weekend and Stella's first major trip, to Kansas, was a success! We were pretty nervous about the flights, because nobody wants to be the one with the screaming child for 2 hours, but she was really good. Once we got to Wichita, the whole Barnes crew got to meet Stella, hold, love, and squeeze her. It's almost like hazing, but in a fun way :) It was a packed four-day wedding extravaganza, and btw Ally's wedding was really beautiful!!!
We also went to Sedan so Grandma Dean, or as Annie has named her "MAKA DEAN", could meet her newest great grandbabies for the first time. You can see the joy in her eyes...it brought tears to mine.