Thursday, September 22, 2011

6 months

Today was Sumaya's 6 month appointment. She is 20.6lbs and 27.5in long. She is very healthy and up-to-date on all her shots - including the flu shot.

 we tried on her snow suit that, sadly, will not fit her by the time the snow actually comes. i loved it and bought it before she was born. little did i know she would be wearing 18mo clothes by the time she was just 6mo old.

 we have fun on laundry day. we go down the hall to wash our clothes and she rides in the basket, on the warm clothes, on the way back.

 love my tunes.

 if you put me on my back i will roll over to my stomach. i also like to stand - can't quite do it on my own, but my legs are getting stronger every day!

 WHAT'S GOING ON HERE??

 my daddy puts me in the bumbo seat, sprays water on my hair, combs then brushes it...then mom puts this silly bow in my hair.

 our friend Marilou calls this picture 'toy central'.

Emad and I are having a lot of fun with Sumaya. She has quite a voice and "talks" a lot these days. She loves to roll from her back to her stomach and will roll and roll and roll all over the apartment. She's very strong and getting good at standing while holding on to something. We have a cute Halloween costume. She'll be a very cute 'lady'. We will also be moving at that time. Not certain where yet - although down the hall is a possibility. Will update everyone on our new address once we know. It will be nice for Sumaya to have her own room. We will be looking for a new bed and dresser for her too. xo
P.S. Our lease is up at the end of October. I've looked at a couple places and don't really like them. Last night we looked at a place not far from where we are now...just down the hall - and liked it! It's a large 2bd apartment with more closet space than we'll know what to do with. So, I'm pretty sure this is where we'll end up - and what a relief to not have to rent a moving truck and find people to help! We'd be able to start moving in the third week in October. If this all work out, our new address will just be a new apartment number...#110. Will keep you updated.

Saturday, August 6, 2011

pierced ears


Sumaya got her ears pierced.


 at the mall...build-a-bear

 chillin' on the couch (looks like a swimsuit but it's just a onesie). it's very hot here in the summer.

thanks cousin savana for sending back the outfit i bought you! cute!

"thanks for my shirt papa and grammy b!"

picnic at minnehaha falls last weekend

with my daddy

minnehaha falls

 we both look (and feel) a little miserable...it was VERY hot and humid - and i got over 20 mosquito bites.

 dipping my feet in the water

the left foot 'accidentally' made it into the water

 overall, a nice day. glad to be outside enjoying a beautiful day with the family

Previous weekend at Coon Rapids Dam Park

 next to the Mississipi

 a lot of people fishing




 i like to eat anything...pears, peaches, prunes, apples, carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, green beans, peas, popsicles, juice - but mostly formula.

Sumaya is 5mo, almost 18lbs and wearing 12mo clothes. She is in the 95th percentile for her height and weight. She will be tall for sure - oh and has curly hair - just like her parents. We went to the doctor last week for tummy issues, but it seems to be better now with another formula switch. She is a lot of fun and very even-tempered. We have fun on the weekends exploring the different parks and lakes. 2 weeks ago we went to Coon Rapids Dam Park. It's right along the Mississippi River. Last weekend was Minnehaha Falls Park. Both parks are very pretty. For our Friday date yesterday, Sumaya and I went to the uptown art fair and saw a LOT of really cool art; photography, ceramics, paintings, woodwork, jewelry and more...

Monday, July 11, 2011

summer fun

Sumaya loves her books and was excited to open this one from her Grammy!

waiting to ride the trolly along Lakes Harriet and Calhoun




walking through the bird sanctuary at Lake Harriet



 sitting by Lake Harriet

A lot of ducks in the lake. We also saw many fish. Emad wants to fish so hopefully Papa will help us pick out a some good gear. 

Sumaya's 4 month appointment was last week. She weighs 15.7lbs, is a long 25.5in. and is very healthy. She still loves her bathtime and enjoys her books very much. She really is a great baby and Emad and I have a lot of fun with her. What a joy to wake up to her cute smiling face every day!

Sunday, July 3, 2011

party time!

Last weekend Sumaya went to her first birthday party. Our friend Carlos turned 1!!

Picnic at the park




 recent pictures...

at the Mall of America


Sumaya is almost 15lbs already! As you can see she is a very happy baby. Her 4 month appointment is on Thursday. We've settled into a pretty good routine. Emad works nights at General Mills and takes care of Sumaya during the day. I work at Stratasys during the day and take her when I get home. Emad goes to work early on Fridays so Sumaya and I do something fun like go to the pool, zoo or mall. On the weekend we all spend time together.
xo

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

sumaya pics

Life has been a little hectic the past 3 weeks with me going back to work and the three of us trying to get into a new routine. It's working out pretty well and will smooth out over time. Here are some recent pictures of Sumaya. She is so much fun these days. She smiles and laughs a lot - just like her mom and dad. I think she will be getting her first tooth soon, as she's constantly soaked in drool and a tad fussy. On 7/7 (Happy Anniversary Auntie Leslie & Uncle Daren!) is Sumaya's 4 month appointment. She's very happy and healthy.


Going to get our package from grammy.

Sumaya loves her new book from grammy


Chillin' at the lake


Super cool new blanket our friend Shoshana made for Sumaya. It's very cozy and we love it!


 Laundry day



xo