A Much Needed Update!

It has been a while since I last checked in with everyone. I left in May to go to Toronto and have been flying ever since (or so it seems that way).

On my way to Toronto, my Mommy and Daddy decided to stop in Miami to give me a break on my first flight. They told me that I was a gem to fly with. They had heard that most baby's sleep on the plane, but not me! I want to know what is going on at all times. I critiqued most of those around me and loved looking out the window. I absolutely loved Miami. Who wouldn't love a place filled with great food, the beach, lots of sunshine, and tons of shopping? I look forward to going back! Then it was off to Toronto.

While in Toronto, I met so many people for the first time, including my other Great-Grandmother, Catherine, and was reunited with Grandma Carolyn, Grandpa Bob, Grandma Karen and Zed. We stayed with Grandma Carolyn and Grandpa Bob while there and I had a great time. It was there that I slept through the night for the first time. I did so many things while I was there (I even went to the infamous Sherway Mall). One of my highlights was my photo shoot with Little Cupcake Photography. I really felt like a star. I cried a little, OK I cried a lot, but that was because I hate being nude and all the woman wanted were nude poses. I mean, I know I'm a hot number, but let's not exploit the fact. Another highlight was meeting my cousin Noah for the first time. Although, I am not sure if he felt the same way. I attempted to suck his fingers, but he seemed a little put off by it. My Mommy and Daddy also took me to my first steakhouse, Jacobs & Co. It was delicious except for the fact that the steak tasted A LOT like my Similac. Weird!

Thanks to everyone who made my first trip to Toronto a special one. I will be back on August 20th to celebrate my Great-Grandmother's 95th birthday where I will be debuting one of my new dresses (I really am my Daddy's daughter).

Now that I have updated everyone on my first trip to Miami and Toronto, I want to update you all on my physical milestones. I have been growing rapidly. I now eat six ounces at a time and sleep from 8:30 PM until 6:00 AM everyday. At my last check up wit Dr. Jacobs I was 25 inches and weighed in at 13lbs 15ounces. I can do push-ups, well sort of, and I can fully keep my head steady. I can also burp on my own but refuse to when Mommy and Daddy try to make me as I much prefer to fart anyway. I am wearing mainly 6 - 12 month old clothing and love my shades from Auntie Kirsten. My Mommy and Daddy tell me each and every day that I am growing right in front of their eyes and I cannot wait until I can talk and tell them the same thing.=)

I just arrived back from Puerto Rico yesterday where I was told that I could shop until my eyes fell out. I did get some shopping in and picked up a dress or four, a couple sleepers, and some new bibs, but it was certainly no Sherway. Daddy however, did buy and ship a gigantic ride-on lawnmower for all the grass out front. We stayed at the Marriott and it was great! The view from our room was beautiful. The staff at the hotel were so friendly. They were nothing like the staff at the Marriott here in St. Kitts. I became friends with a lovely man named Gustavo. He brought oatmeal with fresh fruit and brown sugar every morning and even brought me a crib (which of course I didn't sleep in) and a microwave for my bottles. We had room service for about 13 out of 16 meals as I was not too fond of leaving the hotel room. As you will notice from the photos, we had a stroller built for bigger kids (the smallest one we could find) and I just didn't feel comfortable. We ordered in Mexican one night and Mommy and Daddy loved it (again, didn't even offer me a bite). We went to the Plaza Las Americas on several occasions (thanks Dad!) and spent one day in Old San Juan which was absolutely beautiful - cobblestone roads and tiny, narrow streets lined with shops and restaurants. We arrived home at 1:30 PM on the 15th which also happened to be Father's Day - a very special day in our house as it was my Daddy's first! Daddy, I love you more and more each day and appreciate all you give me each and every day. I also want to give a shout out to Eric for the delicious Father's Day pizza!

I have already said too much so I am off to take a much needed nap. I promise to update this more frequently. It is just so hard to find the time.

Adios para ahora!