The Mobile Monkey

Our little mobile monkey keeps Chris and I very busy.

A few weekends ago we went to Rancho for her 10.5 month photo shoot. At 10 months she started walking by herself. Now, she chases Chris and I around the house. I feel sorry for her sitter. (Patsy, bless your soul)

The Bradley-Martinez bunch have been very busy.

I've been slammed with work and Chris is finishing several projects at his work. I'm also in the middle of planning Bella's first birthday right now.

Everyone tells me:

"Don't be one of those mothers who goes all out."

OR

"She's only 1, she'll never remember it."

Well, I say: Too bad if I want to be one of those mothers and too bad if she doesn't remember it. That's why we have a video camera.

So, I might just go all out and be one of those over indulging mothers....

Then again, it might just be a cake, a candle and perhaps some family too.

Lil' Miss Priss

Our Little Sparkler

We spent Bella's first Fourth of July in Leakey, Texas. Mom and Dad BBQ with cousins Jo Marie and Brad while Bella and I enjoyed the parade and some of the tasty pork ribs they fixed that day.

We also had to take a little dip in the Frio River afterwards, to cool down. Bella enjoyed swimming with Shi Shi and Popi.