Week 51

Well the countdown is on…3 days til the big ONE! I can't believe my baby is growing up! Just this past week I've started to get a little sad that my little tiny is not so little anymore. But each phase in her babyhood had been so wonderful and amazing to witness I know it will continue on for many years. She is the absolute love of my life. I am so very happy and blessed beyond words to have her as my own.

Aria can now take 5 steps. Yesterday she stood in the middle of the floor and picked up her dinosaur (from Yaya), she then proceeded to walk over to the couch all by herself. It's so crazy how fast she learns.

On Sunday we had a date with Carlo and family. They are SO so cute together. The two of them poked at each other, pushed the baby walker around, wrestled in the foam ring, ate pasta, shared a sippy (almost without complaint), and even fed chickens. I love watching her play with another baby. It makes me really want to join a mommy group or gymboree so she can play with other kids every week.

Aria still does her super impressive "fake" crying and "fake" coughing. It's way too funny because it's so obvious but she really thinks it works to get our attention. I have to get it on video for the record. Most of the time she pulls this move when she's decided that I am ignoring her or that she has been sitting in her highchair too long. She goes coughcough then looks up to see if I'm concerned. It's adorable so I humor her and go over to check on her when she does it :)

I am still preparing like crazy for Aria's birthday party this Saturday. It looks like we are going to have 40-50 people over to celebrate the monumental occasion. I ordered supplies from BirthdayDirect.com and everything came with plenty of time to spare. I still need some tablecloths and balloons and of course to finish my ladybug vase project. But, we are getting there. It should be a great party to celebrate her first year, for Kevin and me, my family, everyone who has been there for us.

I send out gifts for little cousin Violet who's birthday is 6/10 and to my birthday buddy Astella from my June mommies group on FB. I'm a little disappointed that the mommy who had Aria is not going to be sending her a gift. She had some sort of creepy ex that was stalking her so she deleted her FB and left the group. I'm glad she's okay, because initially she posted that she was dead and everyone freaked out. But, I still wish it had worked out just cause it would of been fun to get a gift in the mail and all the mommies post pics when theirs arrive and now I'm not going to be part of it. Hopefully my girl Astella will have a photo of her gift up soon, her b-day is 6/12.

Yesterday Aria had a Daddy Day. Kevin was off work so he look Aria out. They went to breakfast at the pancake house with Ronald and then they went to Apple to visit Danny and co. Everyone loved her and said she was the cutest baby they have ever seen. She has gotten more and more friendly. As long as you are giving her attention she thinks you are A-OK. It was nice that Kevin took her so I could get party stuff done. I went over to Jo-Ann's Fabrics on San Antonio and bought some polka dot fabric for the favors. It's the first time I've even bought fabric so I felt very crafty picking it out and having her cut 3 yards. I'd love to be able to sew. It would be such a fun hobby…maybe someday. Anyways, Kevin loved having time with Aria and she loves him, so in all it was a good day.

Well, I've got things to do and places to be but expect a few more updates before we come full circle on Saturday.

Unti next time, xo Rosie