In case you didn't believe me before, Samara LOVES sticking her tongue out right now.
Saturday, November 16, 2013
09/23/13: I like to stick out my tongue
September 23, 2013
In case you didn't believe me before, Samara LOVES sticking her tongue out right now.
In case you didn't believe me before, Samara LOVES sticking her tongue out right now.
09/21/13: Baby playdate
September 21, 2013
Today Seth, Samara, and I went to hang out with some of the families I met through my new mom's group. I hadn't seen the babies in a while, and it was fun to them army crawling, babbling, playing, and being cute.
We also realized how difficult it is to get a good picture of all 4 babies.
Today Seth, Samara, and I went to hang out with some of the families I met through my new mom's group. I hadn't seen the babies in a while, and it was fun to them army crawling, babbling, playing, and being cute.
We also realized how difficult it is to get a good picture of all 4 babies.
09/19/13: Look what I learned to do at daycare
September 19, 2013
Samara picked up a new behavior from an older baby at daycare:
Samara picked up a new behavior from an older baby at daycare:
She has been doing this ALL THE TIME.
09/17/13: New things
September 17, 2013
I observed a lot of new developments with Samara today.
Her first tooth broke through her gums. You might be a able to catch brief glimpses of a little white spot in the bottom of her mouth in this video of her babbling:
Next, she developed the ability to pick up toys and bang them together, which you can see in the video below. She can also pass toys back and forth between her hands, but I haven't been able to catch that yet.
Samara is also getting very close to being able to crawl. She wants to reach for toys just beyond her grasp, but she gives up, not knowing how to make her body crawl.
I observed a lot of new developments with Samara today.
Her first tooth broke through her gums. You might be a able to catch brief glimpses of a little white spot in the bottom of her mouth in this video of her babbling:
Next, she developed the ability to pick up toys and bang them together, which you can see in the video below. She can also pass toys back and forth between her hands, but I haven't been able to catch that yet.
Samara is also getting very close to being able to crawl. She wants to reach for toys just beyond her grasp, but she gives up, not knowing how to make her body crawl.
The last video of this post captures some decision-making. Samara wants to play with a toy, but there are a bunch of them scattered around her beyond her reach. She does a tricky roll move to get a toy, but then she ends up in a predicament when they are all far away again. She takes some time to weigh her options, and figures out which toy is the closest.
Finally, here is Samara looking cute at daycare. Samara was so cute, one of the infant room teachers just had to snap a picture and shared it with me.
Stay tuned for more posts. I am trying to catch up!
Friday, November 15, 2013
09/08/13: Apple picking
September 8, 2013
Today Seth, Samara, and I went apple picking with some other families in my local playgroup.
Samara had fun riding on the train, looking around at other people, touching the plants, and hanging with Seth.
Although Samara was relatively unsuccessful at eating fruit (having no teeth yet), she was very good at gumming/licking the fruit.
Samara also had a fun time seeing Jake, a baby who she has known since she was 3 weeks old!
Today Seth, Samara, and I went apple picking with some other families in my local playgroup.
Samara had fun riding on the train, looking around at other people, touching the plants, and hanging with Seth.
Although Samara was relatively unsuccessful at eating fruit (having no teeth yet), she was very good at gumming/licking the fruit.
Samara also had a fun time seeing Jake, a baby who she has known since she was 3 weeks old!
09/01/13: Out of order and old trick
September 1, 2013
Um, yeah. I haven't been posting for an absurdly long time and I apologize for that. I recently updated my phone and all these photo and video files transferred that never transferred before. I have posted a video similar to this one before, but completely lied to you saying it was a "new" trick. It apparently was an old trick because Samara started doing that a month before I posted about it. Anyhoo, Samara is doing her trick more enthusiastically this time.
Um, yeah. I haven't been posting for an absurdly long time and I apologize for that. I recently updated my phone and all these photo and video files transferred that never transferred before. I have posted a video similar to this one before, but completely lied to you saying it was a "new" trick. It apparently was an old trick because Samara started doing that a month before I posted about it. Anyhoo, Samara is doing her trick more enthusiastically this time.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
09/15/13: Baby Naming Ceremony
September 15, 2013
Today was Samara's baby naming. As you can see, Samara is quite excited.
She was playing with her hair brush and the tv remote to pass the time until the ceremony.
Ceremony time! Samara had some nice blessings said in her honor. Here are a couple (rare) family pics.
This is her "I don't know how I feel about this" face.
Here is a nice picture of Samara with Ellen, Shari, and Renee.
Samara is so cute she attracts both adults and children alike.
More quality time with Grandma!
Lexi was being shy through the door.
Then Yoey came over and was being playful and loving with Samara.
Not wanting to be left out, Dina came over to play.
To end the day, a fun shot with Daddy. Samara's hair makes her look like a hammerhead shark!
Today was Samara's baby naming. As you can see, Samara is quite excited.
She was playing with her hair brush and the tv remote to pass the time until the ceremony.
Ceremony time! Samara had some nice blessings said in her honor. Here are a couple (rare) family pics.
Afterwards, Samara wanted to have some fun, so she tried the slide.
This is her "I don't know how I feel about this" face.
Here is a nice picture of Samara with Ellen, Shari, and Renee.
Samara is so cute she attracts both adults and children alike.
More quality time with Grandma!
Lexi was being shy through the door.
Then Yoey came over and was being playful and loving with Samara.
Not wanting to be left out, Dina came over to play.
When all the guests left, Samara passed out from all the fun.
To end the day, a fun shot with Daddy. Samara's hair makes her look like a hammerhead shark!
Sunday, October 6, 2013
09/14/13: Visit to NJ
September 14, 2013
This weekend Seth, Samara, and I were in New Jersey for Samara's baby naming. We just hung around Grandma and Pop Pop's house while waiting for Grandma and Grampi to get in town.
Samara had a lot of fun chomping on Pop Pop's watch, and Pop Pop had fun playing with Samara.
This weekend Seth, Samara, and I were in New Jersey for Samara's baby naming. We just hung around Grandma and Pop Pop's house while waiting for Grandma and Grampi to get in town.
Samara had a lot of fun chomping on Pop Pop's watch, and Pop Pop had fun playing with Samara.
Next, Samara had some fun Daddy-shoulder time.
Samara has a tendency to eat people's hair. In this video she acts like a zombie baby with Seth.
Pop Pop always manages to get Samara back in his arms, although this time she was on his shoulders. She immediately began chomping on his hair.
This is a rare family photo. Although Samara doesn't really look ready for the camera.
Finally, after a LONG drive, Grampi and Grandma arrived. The wait was worth it, though. Grampi looks so happy to Samara again.
Friday, October 4, 2013
09/13/13: I like to roll...
September 13, 2013
Samara has started to use rolling to get her from one place to another, rather than trying to crawl. She knows that she can eventually reach a toy or get to a new place if she rolls around a million times. I am not sure if this is lazy or smart. Recently, she started leaving the confines of the foam mat. Now we can no longer just plunk her down and assume she won't get into any mischief. I don't want her to be mobile just yet!
Oh, how did I get here?
Samara has started to use rolling to get her from one place to another, rather than trying to crawl. She knows that she can eventually reach a toy or get to a new place if she rolls around a million times. I am not sure if this is lazy or smart. Recently, she started leaving the confines of the foam mat. Now we can no longer just plunk her down and assume she won't get into any mischief. I don't want her to be mobile just yet!
Oh, how did I get here?
09/08/13: First football game
September 8, 2013
Today the Giants game was on, so Samara and Seth spent some Daddy/daughter time together. Samara's eyes are glued to the bright, flashing lights of the tv:
Today the Giants game was on, so Samara and Seth spent some Daddy/daughter time together. Samara's eyes are glued to the bright, flashing lights of the tv:
She started leaning in closer towards the tv. Maybe she will like football and she can be Seth's football buddy.
Touchdown!
Make the field goal...
That was exciting. Let's play now, Daddy!
Daddy's funny. I love Daddy.
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