Gia Learning to Stand!

Gianna has surprised herself with a new trick! She doesn't have the balance to stand unassisted for longer than about 10 seconds, but she is having a blast trying.

Back to the Races...

It has been a few weeks since our last post....we have not been up to much. We rearranged our family room to accommodate more seating, and make it "baby friendly." So the past few weekends have been spent with Geek Squad, trips to Best Buy and Home Depot, and CLEANING!

Sunday was the first race of the season for Daniel and his new cycling team. He did great! 5th place out of a full field of 75 riders! He won some cash and avoided any crashes, can't ask for a better day!

Most important of all- Gia had a BLAST at the races. The weather was not the greatest but all the kids were out there with their toys and she couldn't decide what was more fun...watching the "big kids" ride their bikes, playing with the puppies, sharing cheerios with the other kids, or trying to steal Jaymi's pacifier (poor girl is only 4 months old). Either way she was a trooper- we were out there from 12 noon until 5:30pm and she didn't have any major meltdowns! Here are a few pics!

Gianna trying to walk

We spent the 26th playing with all sorts of new Christmas Toys!!! Here is a video of Gianna trying to learn to walk....she is not anywhere close to walking on her own or being able to stand unassisted, but it is fun to watch her try new things!

Gia's 1st Christmas!

Christmas was amazing this year. It is so different to see Christmas through a baby's eyes. Gia was soo spoiled by everyone (so thank you everyone who gave her gifts, they are appreciated).  She was such a trooper- first we had Christmas at home...Gia got a few toys from mom and dad. Then it was off to Grammy and Grandpa's house for a lot of toys and clothes....she was having so much fun ripping open the paper (and trying to eat it). We then went to Mimi and G-Paw's house, where she had more toys to open! By this point she was on stimulation overload. I know she loved everything but she was in desperate need  of a nap. She slept in the car on the way to Gainey and Grandan's house, where she was then ready to play (and dance) with Carson and Warren!

We get such a kick out of watching her interact with other babies...it was a blast. From the Christmas presents to sharing toys and wresting over cheerios! The day was a ton of fun. Gia loves all of her presents and was 100% exhausted by the end of the day!

Christmas Carols at Gainey and Grandan's (Video)

Family Photo Shoot

We were fortunate enough to have an amazing friend (who is also very talented with the camera) offer to take some family photos. Just thought we would share a few...

Thank you Moe Saurenman and IMS Photography!

Christmas with Nana and Grandpa

We spent the weekend in Merced, CA. Christmas came early for Gianna! She got to open presents from Nana and Grandpa....she LOVED the paper, had the time of her life ripping the paper and trying to eat the paper and bows! Nana and Grandpa gave Gia a musical push scooter. She is obsessed with "dancing/bouncing" to the music and she loves to stand and hold onto the back it. Here are a few pics. Thank you Grandpa and Nana!

New Play Mat

Now that we have a standing and crawling machine....we have to watch her every move! Mimi and G-paw bought a mat to help cushion the hard wood floors when Gia falls. This is day one on her new play mat.

something was upsetting her in this picture (she doesn't have the best poker face).

She sure does love music...especially the piano.