Monkey Business

We have been very busy here in the Rowell household. We have been preparing for the Valvoda family to come visit for a couple days. In the meantime, Bella has been very involved at daycare. She is stealing other babies' pacifiers - out of their mouth nonetheless! She wants to walk all the time and is almost to the point of crawling. She can scoot and pull herself along with her arms - wont be long now! She loves to climb on things too - pillows, tables, even people! She gabs a mile a minute too - we're in for an earful from this one!

Cute as a Button

Just lounging around the house.... cute as can be. Now that I can get around a little easier, when I'm not sleeping I'm into everything I can get my hands on. Cords, dog hair, chewies, pens..... you name it, I want it! I'm well on my way to becoming a little lady. Now over twenty pounds and fitting into 12-18 month clothing, I am one bundle of joy.

Marine Corps Ball

November 7th, my parents went to their last Marine Corps Ball. Dad was dressed as a Marine from 1775 complete with the wig and musket. Imagine that.... a night without Bella!

Happy as can be!

She is such a happy baby, I can't believe it! Everything she sees makes her smile, especially her daddy. These are pictures from this week - one clothed and one bearing it all! Clothes or not, she is one beautiful little girl.

Happy Halloween!

Can you guess what I am? Yes... I'm a little lady - ladybug that is. And I'm just as sweet as can be! Now that I have been sleeping more at night, I really can say I've been sweet to my parents. Happy Halloween!

Quality time with Dad

I just love my daddy! He is so good to me. He lets me sleep and crawl all over him, he plays with me (OK so maybe I really do want to eat that silly cow), and he lets me share some of his tasty beverages. He is definitely the coolest!

Happy Birthday to me!

Bella Jo has turned 6 months old, it's hard to believe! She is now 20 lbs. and 27 1/2 in. long. Although she is still not sleeping through the night, she is a bundle of energy otherwise. She is a very happy baby. She loves to watch Hunter play with his toys and bark at things (she giggles at that). She loves to eat foods that are orange - sweet potatoes, squash, and mixed vegetables. And she loves to eat her socks - not a day goes by where she does have them sopping wet! We are as pleased as can be with having her in our life.