Dennis, Myself, Azaria and introducing our newest addition, Anya!!

Ok, ok... so it's been a million years since I've last blogged! Yes, I'm horrible, but I have a great reason why... and yes, that's the reason over there in my arms! This is Anya, the newest addition to my little familia. We are so thrilled to have her here with us to enlarge our growing family. I guess pregnancy got me lazy, cause I am soooo behind! And guess what? I got it right this time... lol.. she looks like me! That's one for Dennis, and one for me!! (I wonder who the next one will look like?)

Well, I guess the biggest question I have been asked is: Does this mean you'll have to start a new blog entitled "all about azaria and anya"?? That's a lot of "A's"! Hmm... not sure yet. I guess it would only be right... right? I guess I'll have to further contemplate it and see what happens! Until then... I hope I can keep up on (at least) a weekly basis!

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY AZARIA!!

Yesterday (Feb. 14 aka Valentine's Day), was Azaria's very 1st birthday!!

Now, since the renovations weren't finished, we decided against a birthday party for Azaria. Instead, we had a little gathering with her nana & grandpa, Aunty Michelle and the kids (Shane, Shamar & Kesenya).

Azaria had 2 birthday cakes. A vanilla velvet cake, and a specially made non-dairy cake, courtesy of her nana. The cake was a raspberry "cheesecake", with tofu being the substitute for cream cheese. Both cakes were delicious!!

As for Azaria... she didn't make a big deal of her birthday. She seemed to care more for playing with her cousins and looking at the tissue paper, than opening her actual presents! Nonetheless, she has many dresses to add to her collection (yay), a chic sweater and hat, and some new toys (including a baby Elmo)! Here are a few pics from her day!

Azaria learns about being a big sister!

This past week Azaria has been reading up on becoming a big sister. Dennis and I purchased this book (as seen on the right) "I'm a Big Sister", so that she can learn about her "not too distant" role.

On Sunday, she nestled into her big comfy blue chair and decided to read the book on her own!! As you can see from the pictures, she really liked the book!!

She's too cute!

I absolutely adore this pic of her! This was her first time wearing her snowsuit. With the hat tied around her head like this, she looks like a little doll! Actually, the pic reminds me of my sister when she was younger.

Azaria Gets Caught up in the Holidays!

Ok... so I apologize yet again for taking so long to put up a posting. Anyhow, today Azaria and I (ok,ok... it was all my idea) decided to do a mini photo shoot with Azaria... you know, put on a cute little Christmas outfit with a Santa Claus hat, etc...

It took a lot of effort to keep this hat on Azaria's head. I had to give her a million other things to take her mind off of the fact that the hat was on her head. Anyhow, Azaria didn't want to have anything to do with the whole shoot... but I did manage to get a few good ones... including this adorable one!! :)

Changing up the Hairstyles!!

As many of you may know, I've been doing my best to encourage the growth of Azaria's curly hair. Today, I decided to switch it up a bit and so I combed out her hair (as best I could). Yes, it's still somewhat wavy, but it really gives her a different look. Below are a couple of her "headshots".

Above: A girl of many faces. I don't know where she looks like she's from!!

Below: As she watched "Yo Gabba Gabba" I caught her in this cool 'hand under chin' smart pose.

Above: What a smile! Look at the pearly whites!

Azaria Visits the Dental Office!!

Ok... so I apologize for the extremely long delay in adding a new posting. I guess things have gotten pretty hectic around here. For those of you whom don't know yet, Dennis and I are expecting our second child, due April 20, 2009. Yes, I know, that will make the kids 14 months apart!!



Anyhow, this blog is All About Azaria, and therefore let me get you quickly updated... aftearll, that's what you tuned in to hear! Since the lasting posting in August, she has grown a great deal.



Today, Azaria visited her daddy at work. Just to inform you, this will also be her future workplace. She has taken a great deal of interest in trying to stick her fingers in my mouth to check my teeth... thus, she must want to get into dentistry!! hehe... here are a few pics from her sitting in the infamous 'dental chair'!!



Above: She practices using her father's instruments on herself.
Below: Azaria shows off her pearly whites (have I mentioned she now has 4... 2 on top... 2 on the bottom?!?!?)