Happy 1st B day bug!!!!

Happy 1st birthday to my sweet bug, who, ironically enough, as opposed to labor, kept me up all night with a fever. Ahhh parenthood, how very sweet it is, and how very fortunate we are.

First train ride!!! To the Eug for much turkey, bonzai!!

Looks like somebody has a secret...

Unexpected morning nap

Takahashi with mama

Sushi train!!

Yoda...

Standing up for the first time...

I looked over and she was standing up, I only got the aftermath but this was a great day!!

One more taco photo...

All Hallows Eve...Taco!!!

The inevitable crying picture included.

evening nap

Blueberry pancakes = yumm

So close to walking

Grandpa and Uncle Visit

I had to go on the road for an install so the boys took Una for the day, it was a good time had by all.

She hasn't quite figured out noodles yet...

First carving, good moment, many more to come

Just f$#%in' wavin' spoons and bein' fussy

Una's first concert - Jack Johnson

She has her papa's patience

Scootin around

first blueberries!!

First ride in the shopping cart!

Happy hour on freemont

dry bread clot lip smackin'

1st cheese!! *loves it*

Cream cheese, not a fan

The baby in the mirror

Straw cups and other new developments

It happens all of the time, I see some seasoned, well meaning mother out and about and she tells me that they grow up fast, "enjoy your baby while you have her" she says "she won't be a baby forever". I take back all of those shrugs and eye rolls, I am officially drinking the "what the? it seems like she was just born the other day" kool aid. Last week Una cut two teeth, turned nine months old, started day care, decided that she wants to drink all of her liquids out of a straw cup...BY HERSELF, and has let go of one of her naps. The theme of this month of her life will forever be, transition. She is handling it beautifully. Even through teething we are having 11 hours of sleep in a row from her, and smiles all the way. Crawling forward was the new development in the last couple of days, I really can't wait to see what comes next. My seatbelt is fastened little one, let's see what else you have in store for your mama.

Back in the saddle

Well, Una is in daycare and I am back at work. It all happened so fast I can't even believe it. My new job has given me Fridays at home working with Una so things aren't as sketchy and sad as they could be. The job is amazing, Una is freakin' ridiculously amazing, and life goes on. Una is cool with me leaving her at the daycare, she has some separation anxiety sometimes but not too bad overall. A couple of tears when I get home and see her, and the feeling that I am packing to go out of the country every evening are the only things that make it glaringly obvious that our lives have taken this dramatic turn. As time goes on I know it will get easier, for now, we just keep pluggin' along.

Bananas, toast, and playin' mess around

One more mustache shot (had to)

Nappers

The other morning I woke up and fed Una and then left Tom and her playing to take a run, this is what I found when I got back.

Morning Run

Little cozy face in the blankies.

Una lately...

Well, two weeks ago I started freelancing with Una at home, adventure indeed. Grandparents have been pouring in to assist in the effort. It's a mixture of chaos and awesomeness: me on my computer, me feeding, me telling grandparents what to do, me having phone meetings locked in my bedroom...well you get the idea. To top it off Una is officially mobile, under the couch, across the room, you name it she's there. I went into her bedroom today to find her in her crib sitting up. This is parenthood!

Um yeah...

shoppin' for the best toy

Scooting backward

Apparently when you scoot backwards with your head down you can end up in some pretty compromising positions.

There's a new sound around the house

Una has become a fast pro at this little trick, and now she's always doing it. We think it's pretty freakin' cute.

Butt in the air, so cute

lil Napper

dang skinny jeans!

Mo made Una a new jacket...love it!

Una candle

This was taken the night before Una was born, My friend Liz sent this to me yesterday. That little red candle in the front was lit as soon as I went into labor with Una, we passed them out at the shower. Liz decided to go for the gusto and bring in the big guns with the white ones too, thanks Liz! apparently it worked.

Una sits up, brilliant!

Of course there is still some toppling over (especially when spitting on ones self) but she basically has it down.

Eating and eating and...

A banana in the hand is worth two on the shirt...and a guacamustache!

Uncle john quality time

A job interview = Uncle John quality time for Una, he wore her out!

OCF '10

Well that's it, another OCF on the books. There was a million new babies, lots of sun, and hippies galore. I was so nervous about nap times, bedtimes, and feedings out there in the hippie wild but after one day it all went out the window and we just concentrated on having fun. What a wonderful time. Una met so many members of our community, family, and friends. She soaked up the attention like a little baby sponge. Can't wait until next year already!!