Bella has a "boyfriend" (one of many but don't tell him, you know girls these days!), Cole, this is them playing together with the floor gym. He is also a Pittsburgh boy, guess that gives them something to talk about!!!

Bella always knows how to look good when we
are going out! Today we enjoyed a picnic at the
park, sunglasses were in order, mostly for the
fashion statement they make!


The clouds in the background gave us a break
from the heat today, it was really nice to be
outside.

She got a little sick of the pool and tried to go
out on her own a little bit........

We all wish we looked this cool at the pool! She

knows she is just rocking those shades and hat!!!!

As you know we are now living in sunny New Mexico! Bella really enjoyed swimming lessons so we are trying to get her in the water as much as we can. We were given this duckie (pool) as a shower gift and it is perfect for B...............she is very comfortable in the water, no fear at all! This was us on a Sunday afternoon just enjoying the sunshine and the "pool side"view!

For about a week now Bella has been trying out using the potty...........with SUCCESS! She actually is starting to "get it".................at least I think she is, and loves when we celebrate her "success"!

Meeting her cousin for the first time!
Yohanes and Bella loved playing together.
Bella usually just took his shoes and socks
off (yes that is his sock in her mouth)
and he was so nice to just let her!


Still his sock, notice his right foot...........poor
guy!


Finally, he wanted his sock back.........but then
Bella just took his rings............she was a fast one!

Yohanes was the "talker" of the two while
Bella was the "muscle"..........they were perfect
together!!! Hope to do it again soon!

Bella is just getting a little practice in before
she goes on tour...............

We were home for Bella's Baptism and she was
able to meet of lot of our friends. She is always
such a serious baby when she is meeting new
people or in a new situation. She just likes
to take everything in and then she gets down
to the fun!

She had just finished lunch, reminds
me of Thanksgiving!