Isabella is 11 months old - July 21, 2010

Month after month, I just marvel over Bella and how much she just continues to change! She had me on my feet trying to snap photos as she sat down, stood up, and walked around (not necessarily in that order!). In a few of the pictures, she is looking up at the elephant figurines on the top shelf nearest the ceiling of our livingroom.

Sweet hugs and kisses with her mommy!

July 19, 2010 - Bella helps her mommy make birthday cupcakes

Bella helped Jen make birthday cupcakes for my birthday and for Tim's which was on the 20th.  The two of them delivered the cupcakes on the evening of my birthday.  What a great surprise to receive and enjoy the wonderful cupcakes!  Isabella had never had a cupcake before; as you can see, I think they were a hit!

First, you need to get the ingredients together.  Auntie Lee Lee thinks that Bella looks like a little Florence Henderson with her bottle of Wesson!

Opening the box of cake mix is next.  The carrot cake will be delicious.

Now it is time to mix the batter.

Oops!  The egg, shell and all, fell into the mix!

Making sure that the cupcake liners are just so.

Bella is excited to eat her first cupcake.

Yummy!

All gone! May I have another?

Posing for Auntie Stephy...

One afternoon after class, Steph stopped by Creative Kids (the toy store were Jen works - Bella goes with her during week days) and took pictures of Isabella next to the beautiful fountain near by.  She took several, but this was Ray's and my favorite!

Music and me - July 6, 2010

After the "Music and Me" session.   Bella was very tired and ready for a nap.

Dancing with Grandpa.  We missed some great pics with Auntie Cindy during this "free dance" segment...

Mommy is demonstrating the Hawaiian dance...

Playing percussion with Grandpa!

A trip to Edventure - 7/5/2010

On July 5th, we took Cindy and Alex to EdVenture. Isabella and Jenny went, as well. We had a great time going through the Blue Man exhibit and some of the other attractions.

July 4, 2010

We had a nice quiet 4th this year.  Cindy and Alex were here to help us celebrate, which was fun.  Ray picked out remote control helicopters for Tim, Alex and himself prior to Alex's visit, so the boys had fun flying them on the 4th.  All-in-all, it was fun holiday!

Lovey striking a pose.

Precious and Gracie on the patio.

Swimming with Grandpa.

Daddy and Bella.

Alex trying out his remote control helicopter.

Oops! It hit the ceiling!

Bella is just not feeling like a photo shoot - too close to nap time.

"Pa Pa and Isabella