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Just a couple of things that cracks me up... Laugh with me!

Remember in this post how Belle loves to open Aris' drawers and take everything out?? Just when we thought it couldn't get any worse.....

She took out the whole drawer THEN took the clothes out!!

I laughed while Aris shook his head.

One day I caught Belle laying on the floor on her belly & sliding herself backwards. I figured she was using herself to mop the floor! I tried to get a picture, but I wasn't quick enough to get the camera.

Yesterday I was using a swiffer. She saw me & comes over holds the swiffer & we're "swiffering" together . Couple minutes later, I adjusted the height of the handle & she took over...

During the summer, Klarissa & I watched Rachel using the swiffer & her uncle adjusted the handle for her. I didn't know you could even do that!

Thank goodness I know now. Ha..ha...

Gotta get those hard to reach areas!

You never have to use yourself to clean the floor anymore Belle!

And this is a genius way to use her energy. Whoo hoo!

Guess what??

We FINALLY put our Christmas tree up last weekend! Better late than never.

Before we could even put up one ornament, Belle grabbed this cute Santa & broke him!

His hat, his shoe, his hand...all broke off. Poor thing.

But by the end of the day, my sister Krazy glued everything back together.

He's high in the tree, so Belle can't get a hold of him anymore.

Since the tree has been up & all decorated, Belle doesn't run around as much anymore.

Because she stands in front of the tree most of the time...mesmerized by the lights & ornaments.

She touches every one in her reach. But you gotta keep an eye on her....she could break another one!

Eating a cookie & staring at her reflection.

Also...

Because of the cold, Belle's cheeks are dry and turned red. She has rosy cheeks. And I guess it doesn't look bad since my grandma thought I put make up on her!

"Ooh wow! Belle has make up! It's uneven..she has more blush on the right than the left"

hahaha!

Lenee's baby shower

Last weekend was Lenee's baby shower. It was held at a buffet in NJ with family & friends. I should have taken more pictures, but I was too busy eating. Well..hello?? A buffet?! We're bound to just stuff ourselves.

Glowing Lenee & belly!

Everyone was eating except for Belle. She ran back & forth the entire room the whole time. That must've been heaven for her.

Presents!!

Every table was filled with advice cards for the new mommy. I forgot to hand mine to Lenee, but it basically said to sleep as much as possible.

When we got home, it was time to open presents. That's the best part!

Belle decided to nap instead.

And Lenee liked the shoes from the previous post! YAY!

All done!

I should have posted this earlier this week, but it's been busy around here! My sister, brother & just put the lights up outside. And we don't even have our Christmas tree up yet!

I can't even tell you how tiring it is to be with Belle. I turn around, & she's speeding off to the next room making commotion. She's a quick one who loves to make a lot of mess. My grandma joked yesterday, "Taking care of 10 cows is easier! They just stay still!"

People often tell me that they're willing to babysit. HA! I laugh every time I hear that. After 1 hour, I'm sure you'll be worn out saying to yourself, "What did I get myself into?!"

But I'm not complaining..because running after her is my exercise. I don't like working out. So it's a win win situation.

Happy Weekend!!

Leila shoes

Made these shoes for the upcoming arrival of Belle's 1st cousin.....Leila! She's due anytime soon & today is Lenee's baby shower. Smallest & cutest thing I've ever made. Just used fabrics from my pile, pink buttons, & velcro for easy use. We're all excited for her arrival & I'm even more excited to see her wear these. Belle touches Lenee's belly & wants to grab it like it's a basketball. Once, she put her ear against Lenee's belly! So I'm guessing she knows. See you soon baby girl :)

Thanksgiving & NJ

We spent almost all of last week in NJ. We celebrated Thanksgiving & did tons of stuff. Here are the pictures. There's a lot!

That's Nicholi. Aris' cousin's son. He's a math genius. He's in kindergarten & is already multiplying! That's what happens when you have both your parents as accountants.

Love Lenee's big belly in that polka dot dress!

Playing with the tunnel.
Aris inside: "Hey hurry up!! Belle's trying to go down! Get this tunnel off. She's so heavy! I can't hold her!"

How cute is this ear cover?? It looks like a hat but it's an ear cover. Got it at a craft fair.

It's actually mine. But it looks better on Belle. Fine. We can share!

We went to Ikea just to eat. Aris loves their food. Last time we went there to eat, I was still pregnant. So imagine how excited he was to go there.

The we roamed around...
Belle got attached to this bed. It's really cute!She cried when I carried her off. Next time Belle! In a few years...

We walked out to the sunset. Pretty!

After Ikea these two were engrossed in Baby Einstein.

Lenee bought Belle books. She actually sits & listen. I couldn't believe it!"Hey! Stop distracting!"

Bath time was funny...
Her hair keeps growing so we're having more fun!

Our last night there so Mike was hugging Belle bye. She looked at the camera & made this face. haha.

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And is it really December already?? Cause I'm excited for Christmas! Family & friends are flying in, lots of food, christmas decor, presents, & Belle will be celebrating along. Last year, she was only 2 months old...slept through everything in her Santa suit. But this year, she can open presents, eat everything, and pull the decorations off the tree...Uh oh.

Presents...Trying to go different this year with the presents. I'm attempting to make everyone's present or add something personal that I know they'll (hopefully) like! It's a fun challenge.