Christmas

Nia had a great first Christmas. She loved seeing her cousin Koda again, and meeting Great Grandma Lee and Great Aunt Pat. Dad began the tradition of reading the Night Before Christmas on Christmas eve and Nia did some more swimming. She also really enjoyed meeting her cousin, Abigal, who is just 10 days younger than Nia. It was nice of Abigal to bring her Exersaucer over for Nia to share!
Oh, and Santa was very good to Nia this year, bringing lots of toys and books and clothes!

Phoenix - December 21st - 23rd

Nia started her Christmas vacation spending a couple of days in Phoenix, AZ. She relaxed at the hotel, finished up Christmas shopping, and went swimming! She loved swimming and kicking her little legs.

Baptism - December 14

Nia had a beautiful baptism at the Linden Hills Congregational Church. Nana and Grandfather came out to Minneapolis for the service. Nana made Nia a gorgeous christening dress ...made from the same material as mom's wedding gown. It was stunning!

Exersaucer fun!

Nia loves her Exersaucer, thanks Grandma & Grandpa!

Random Cuteness

Sometimes Nia doesn't need a reason to be cute, that's just how she rolls. On the cute tip. Get used to that hat Nia, it's cold up here!

Thanksgiving - Nov 27

Nia had a relaxing Thanksgiving at home in Minneapolis. She helped carve the turkey!

Video - Nia & Koda playing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSwt81AZguM

Cousin Koda comes to visit Nia!

Nia's cousin Koda came to visit from San Diego; let's just say Nia has a new favorite person! Koda had Nia laughing all weekend, they had a great time and we can't wait to see him again in Tucson in another month at Christmas!

4 Month Pediatrician Visit - November 21

Nia is 4 months old! She checked in this month at 13 1/2 pounds (still 50th percentile) and 25 inches (75th-90th percentile). She got another round of immunizations, which she didn't like at all, but before that she had a few smiles and even a squeal for the doctor. The doctor said, "she smiles with her whole body". She's very healthy.

Pictures coming soon.

Video - Around and around

Nia learned this at Mom & Baby Yoga
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO2SjM-29Zo

Visit with Nana & Grandfather - November 9

The day after Lynne's wedding we went to The Farm to visit with Nana and Grandfather. Nia had fun visiting, playing with the gingerbread men, and taking a nice walk to the ocean.

Auntie Lynne's Wedding - November 8

Nia flew to Boston then drove up to Maine for Auntie Lynne's wedding. She enjoyed meeting lots of family and friends and dancing at the reception.
Nana made Nia a beautiful purple dress that matched her own.

Cute faces - October

Nia smiles a lot these days and we try to capture it on camera as often as possible

Halloween October 31

Nia went to a Halloween party. She slept well through the party!

Halloween party October 24th

Nia went to a Halloween party at Kinderberry Hill on Friday night. She dressed up as a pink dalmatian. Her Nana made the costume!