The Sweetest Sound...

This year I've been fortunate enough to hear many of the sweetest sounds...being told for the first time by my doctor that I'm pregnant, Riley's heart beating for the first time inside my belly, and Riley's first cry as she was being born. Today, I heard another sweet sound...Riley's first laugh. It was so amazing and so unexpected. I used to laugh at moms and dads who made such fools of themselves just to get a smile from their childrens' faces. Now, I can honestly say, without shame, I am one of those moms. I was making funny noises to distract Riley and laughed when I saw her smile. She then responded with a brief laugh. I couldn't believe it. It was so wonderful. She actually repeated after I called Trisha over to hear. I can't wait to hear more. I can't wait to hear her say her first word...I'm sure it will be "mama" :-)

Visiting Grandpa & Grandma

This is what she wore to visit Papa Bon and Mama Sal. She is wearing the pink and white Puma's that her Tita Nichole bought for her. She is so spoiled. She was so grouchy yesterday when we went to visit them. She is just like her dad...very moody. She is even very picky with who she will "allow" to hold her. If she is not in the mood, she will cry and scream. Hopefully, she snaps out of her moodiness. Look at that pout!

A Chair Fit for a Princess

Our good friends from PA sent Riley this cute chair. She hated it at first but now that she has filled out, she actually fits. She looks so adorable and she actually will sit still and not cry. We use this chair when we need to use the computer or during meal times. I don't know how long we can use this chair for because she fits it pretty well. Good thing it is spongy!

Welcome Baby Riley!

This photo was taken two days after Riley was born. This photo cracks me up because she still does this at three months. When she naps, she likes to check on you if you are still watching her or not. As you can see, she is peeking. She used to like being bundled but that didn't last for very long. Riley looks like a little chick with her hair all spiky from her bath. Her skin still looked a little red so we all thought she would look more Filipino than her Caucasian side. It turns out we were wrong. She is so fair now. Hopefully, some of her Filipino heritage will come out in some way :-)

Mommy & Me

I love this photo! The only other photo taken of Riley and myself was they day after Riley was born. I look 20 pounds heavier and had big brown spots all over my face from the pregnancy. I also looked exhausted and swollen. This picture, however, makes me look like the nanny instead of the mom. Riley is so fair in comparison to me. I hope when people see us together, they don't mistake me to be the nanny. I think she has my eyes (not the color) but maybe the shape? Hopefully, she tans if she gets exposed to sunlight and doesn't burn like her dad. Maybe that Filipino side of her will come out later. Hopefully, she doesn't have my solar allergy. This kid will have issues if she has both her parents' problems :-) We'll have to see.

Gray or Hazel?

This is one of my favorite photos of Riley. We just finished giving her a bath and she was smelling so good. Although this photo is a little over exposed, I love it because her innocence was really captured. She was trying to figure out what we were doing when we took the picture. Another reason why I love this photo is that the color of her eyes at that time really showed. Sometimes they look gray and sometimes they look hazel. We don't know yet what color her eyes will be. The doctor said that the color of the eyes will probably stop changing around three to four months. I can't wait to see what color they will be.

Riley Has a New Friend

Last Friday, Riley's godmother, Nichole, brought her a new friend...Mr. Teddy Bear. Riley loves Mr. Teddy. She smiles every time I bring him close to her. This photo was taken when she was playing with him. Nichole has been bringing her teddy bears since she was born. She is starting a collection for Riley. Thank you, Nichole!