Swibi

Bella loves to go swibi (swimming) in the tub these days. It is one of her favourite things! She asks to go swibi all the time. She and Gabe used to bathe in the tub together - she wants to be in there by herself now! For now we hold her, but I'm sure that will change soon!!

Happy Birthday Nana!!

Happy 60th Birthday Nana!! Can't wait to spend some time quality with you next week!

Love you!
Bell

Kung Fu, Kung Fu!

While we were sick we let Bella watch more TV then usual, and it seems like she is still addicted! Bella has a new sign, for Kung Fu Panda - her current favourite movie! It is super cute, she lifts her arms and one leg in the karate kid stance. We thought it would be funny to teach her how to do this, not thinking that it would turn into sign language. Which is a bit of a problem because she knows that we understand what she wants when she is asking to watch her movie. Always fun to try and distract a stubborn toddler when she knows what she wants : )

Smartie Pants!

It is 60th Nana's birthday in a couple of days so today I was trying to teach Bella how to say "Nana". She wouldn't say it - but pointed to the phone, because she knew that's how we talk to Nana. Of course, I promptly called her to let her know Bell's new trick!

Present for dad...

While we were at the park today Bell found a white rock and wouldn't let go of it the entire time she was playing. Climbing up stairs is a little tough with stuff in your hands but she managed ; ) She gave it to Gabe as soon as she got home. He was so pleased with his first gift from his sweet girl!

Sushi and a splash!!

We went for lunch at Blue C today and had loads of yummy sushi! Bella had a great time eating edamame, tuna rolls, and rice while watching everything go by on the conveyor belt. After lunch we let Bella play in the water feature outside the restaurant, and needless to say she got soaked! She had a great time splashing around - it was super cute watch. I didn't have a change of clothes with me (I know what was I thinking??), so we just wandered around the outdoor mall with her in shoes and a diaper. It was hot so people were jealous, and thought the naked baby was adorable - as per usual!

Jello stains...who knew?

Gabe and I were so sick today, but Bella was rearing to go. We didn't have the energy to take her to the park, or even in the hallway to blow bubbles. I came up with idea to have her and I get in the shower with a tub of Jello though. She threw it all over the walls while I rubbed it all over her body. She thought this was fantastic! Once I hosed her off I realized that cherry Jello stains - she is covered in red dots, and her hair has a bit of a red hue! I still haven't decided if this was ingenious or neglectful parenting...