Throwback: Fun with the hanging mirror!

Back in the days when she couldn't really move around by herself, and one toy could occupy her for a long time!  How sweet it was!

Post-nap hair, cheeks & little smile

Survivorbaby takes footage of herself in the wilderness

"Welcome, fans.  I'll be documenting my rugged journey for you..."

"But do I have what it takes to survive?!?"

"Wait, seriously, do I?  Hey, Assistant!  Did you pack the giraffe rattle?  The board books?  The abacus that only counts to three?"

"Yeeeeaaaahhhhh!  We got this!!"

"See you back at base camp!"

Thanksgiving with Annie & Chris

"Trust me, Uncle Chris, this bronzer is really going to highlight your cheekbones..."

Cute cousins

Thanksgiving with Gramps and cousins

Not sure what, but something is riveting.

Strutting

Ergo, hiking.

Nude playtime is the best playtime

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!!

What a cute couple!

With big little H from across the street!

Gentle with giraffe

Caught:  Sweet baby being super-gentle with her giraffe's tail.

Just sitting around

Our girl has always preferred to stand, not sit!  At nearly 7 months old, Bernie is finally getting the hang of one of mom and dad's favorite activities: just sitting around!  

Tired girl

Bernie has been feeling very tired and icky for the past few days.  She just wants to snuggle her dad!  

B & B

At the grocery store.

Throwback to 9 months pregnant

3 days before Bernie was born.  Swimming laps & doing water aerobics at the YMCA (one of two times I did this during my entire pregnancy).  Grandma Jean almost got kicked out for taking pictures at the pool.

On a walk in the Mission with Auntie Alison.  Huge!

Visitors from NY!

Bernie had some very special visitors from NY!

"Bernadette to ground control.  Confirming that Grandpa Fred has arrived.  Per established protocol, I will confiscate his phone, watch, and glasses immediately."

"Thank you for visiting me!  It's always fun to have someone new to pee on!"

Spoons are tasty!

Little girl loves to eat solid food, but she doesn't understand that she has to give the spoon back to mom or dad if she wants more!

"That food was so good!  There must be more in here."

At the furniture store

Singing the ABC song!

Thanks for the concert, Lee!

Helping dad around the house

"See, mom?  We're doing all the chores, just like you asked!"

"I'm doing most of the heavy lifting, although dad is carrying me."

"Recycling is delicious!"

"Right, so we'll just hang the picture here, where babies can easily grab it."

"Looks nice and level!  We make a great team!"

LeBernie

Uncle Dave's bday!

"Did you say it was Uncle Dave's birthday???"

"Let's party all night, oh yeah!!!"

Playdate with Penn!

What a handsome guy!!!

Multitasking

Talented baby plays with her leaf toy, sucks her thumb, and tries to grab the phone, all at the same time!

On dad's knee

"Yep, my diapers are awesome now."

Parklife

Just hanging out in the park, trying to eat socks and not get trampled by the older kids.  

Note that the video ends very abruptly when baby starts eating dirt.

Little naked baby!

Behind the scenes: 6 month portraits

Ready to go hiking!