we're baaaaaaaaack

that's right. we're back. i hate it. we had such a fun time at the beach and bella LOVED it. she loves the water, so i figured she would tolerate the ocean.

but she did more than tolerate it. she took it in with as much enthusiasm as a 8 month old can, and more. it made me sad that we no longer live in hawaii. i started thinking of all the fun we could have with her there.

she loves the waves.

i am sad we aren't there anymore, because i LOVE the beach. but we aren't. so it's back to reality. i have been getting crafty and am trying on some different hats. making stuff, mostly for the baby and friends. tutu's (because who ISN'T making tutu's right now?), bows (again....who's not doing that) and some baby clothes. nothing really too original. and i'm not trying to strike it big. it's mostly a hobby. but it's fun. i'll be going to some bazaar's to sell them and taking orders.

it's fun. it's time consuming. and it gives me a little bit more purpose.

you can see it here, but keep in mind, it is a serious work in progress.

other updates-i have been adding some things on here as well. check out some of my other tabs, especially the "bella dines" one. i have been making food since she was 1 week shy of 6 months, and thought i would share some of what she loves! feel free to leave some of your favorite recipes in the comments section!

i will leave you with a few more pics from the beach and this weekend.

gone, but don't forget me

i'm at the beach. it's blissful.

it's also bella's first ever trip to the sea. which is funny to realize considering she was conceived and spent more than half of her gestation living on an island. poor kid.

but, it's obvious that she was meant for the ocean. walking out into the surf for the first time ever, held right in front of me, she kicked her legs and laughed. the bigger the waves the more she would giggle, and when they crashed on us she would squeal with delight. i started dunking her down right before the waves hit us, and she would flap her arms, splashing the water, with a big grin on her face. she loves it.

and the beach? i fully expected her to put sand in her mouth, then rub it in her eyes and be done. but she navigates through the sand like a pro, digging with her pointer finger, smooshing it through her toes, picking up tiny shells and looking at them.

and she loves building sandcastles with her daddy. he dug her a little pool and stuck her in it, which she swiftly climbed out of.

so he dig it deeper.

then at least she stayed in one place for a moment.

we are here through saturday, so please forgive me if i am absent. living in the moment is hard when you are connected.

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