Stella's Very Own In-House Bellerina Studio

Well i said i'd get one in here at our house for her after our visit with Britny's Montessori School.  She loves it....and what a better way to introduce it to everyone than with Stella in one of her tu-tu's.  The vertical part of the video doesn't last long after i realize what i'm doing.

Visit from Sarah & Izzie

Stella met Sarah for the first time today...and Izzie too - Sarah's "little girl" (her chocolate lab).  And thanks to Sarah - Stella ate her first crackers, and not baby ones but regular Club House Crackers.  I've been a bit leary on the foods that are not pureed.  It was great to see you Sarah!

Stella Turns 10 Months Old Today!!!

For her 10 month old photo Stella is featured here in her super adorable purple polo dress she received from her JoNanna (one of my absolute favorites, thank you!) and next to her most WONDERFUL "Stella Weekender Bag" handmade by her Jeamma and co-designed by her mama.  And I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Thank you Thank you THANK YOU SO MUCH MOM for all your hard work making her bag.  This is something she will use forever.

P.S.  Take special note of the embroidery Jeamma did - Stella Jane on the popcorn stands and Toledo Zoo on the elephant's howdah.  It's adorned with pockets on all four sides.  The inside is just as fabulous as the outside and the matching toiletry bag was a surprise bonus! The zipper pulls are even cute! 

Happy 10 months old to our Stella!  Just when we think we cannot adore, love or goo-goo gah-gah anymore over of you baby girl, we do.  :)  We love you so much.  xoxoxo- your mama & daddy

Father's Day 2010: Justin's First!

 
Happy 1st Father's Day to my love!  We love you so very much, Jen & your baby girl
Happy Father's Day to my dad, Ter-Bear!
Happy Father's Day to Justin's dad, Grampy!
Happy Father's Day to Stella's GREAT Grandpa Shorty, my grandpa - who doesn't look too shabby for 92, huh!

Up North June 2010 Series...

First day Up North with Jeamme & Great Aunt Snookie.  The photo of Snookie and Stella looking at each other is so sweet to me.

Up North: The Wade's!

Stella had such a great day visiting with Margo and being entertained by Asa & Sterling.  And she of course lovvvvved spending the afternoon in T.C. with her Brit Brit.   One of her highlights was visiting The Children's Place - the Montessori school where Britny has taught for years, specializing over the recent years in the infant room - where Stella couldn't get enough of the "baby ballerina area" (as i call it)...i of course will be creating one & installing it in our tv room for her as soon as i get back as she loves to stand up on her own!  I have never seen something as clever as this for a baby.  Kudos to the Montessori peeps!
Britny - you should be so very proud of your school because it truly was awesome.

Up North: Suttons Bay

This phrase goes for both she & I ;) as my husband and most people who know me can attest too.  And check it out - Stella looks like she got into some wine.

 Stella enjoyed her very first ice cream cone - thanks to the lady who owns the parlor, she offered and i just couldn't decline.  Don't worry - she only had a few licks....well she didn't understand how to lick the ice cream so she nibbled on her Sleeping Bear Supreme Vanilla.

Up North: On The Lake

Up North: Shopping!

 Mad Woman's Attic.  Yeah, that's about right.

Up North: All Pooped Out....

...from shopping