Walking Deserves An Update!

Yes, Sanaa is walking! She rarely crawls anymore at all! The interesting thing is that she began walking on her 15 month birthday...which is the exact date that her Daddy walked, lo these many years ago!! Gene and I were babysitting her tonight...the first time since she has begun walking and so enjoyed watching that blonde curly head toddling around the house! So precious! I have attached a video of her playing the piano and for all you musicians, please take note of how she plays her melody in a care free fashion, until she is ready to play the black note and then she positions one finger to give it the honor it deserves! Very impressive for one so young, don't you think?

Sanaa's 1st Birthday in Texas

On Sunday, July 19th, 2 weeks after Sanaa's real birthday of June 30th, we were finally able to celebrate her birthday. She received Koala slippers from our Australian friend, Mark O'Brien who is here visiting! She likes touching the koala head on them! She also received a Leap Frog Learn 'n Groove Musical Table from Gramma Carol and Papa Gene. She took to it right away and made her way around the table trying out all the "bells and whistles". Of course, what birthday is complete without cupcakes and ice cream! After mooshing it in her face for her real birthday, she had, of course, learned from that experience and was quite neat and refined in eating them this time! Enjoy the pictures and videos!

Nearly Nine Months Old

Dear Friends,
It has been a long time since Thanksgiving and much work has been accomplished! Sanaa has 2 teeth, is beginning to crawl, feeds herself her bottle and loves finger foods of all kinds...even meatloaf. Here are some pictures from today that show her enjoying her food and playing on the rug at Gramma Carol and Papa Gene's house.