Baby Doll

Today my mother bought Daniella her first baby doll. After exploring the doll's facial features, Dani decided to give her kisses.

Roses

Daniella was introduced to roses for the first time today. Grandpa picked a purple rose that matched her dress and when he put it close so she could smell it, she decided she would taste it instead. At least she did not try to eat or touch the roses still on the bushes.

Meeting of Cousins

Daniella was able to meet her new cousin Addie last night. Uncle Joe was very kind to set up a photo shoot to document this meeting. For the majority of the photo shoot Addie has the same expression on her face as you see here.
Addie seemed a little confused (and a little concerned) about this small person who was very interested in her. I was very impressed in how Daniella was very gentle with Addie even when Addie fell on top of her.

Daniella tried to show Addie how to pose for a camera . . .

and she showed Addie her new found skill of clapping.

Daniella was quite gentle overall and lightly patted Addie on the shoulder or foot to let her know that it was alright.

There are many more pictures which I found adorable, but since I'm short on time, I'll keep those for later. Thank you Joe for doing such a great job!

"Worm Garden"

Uncle Joe has decided that Daniella should be nicknamed "worm" because while in the womb I called her a "wiggle worm" and now she scoots like an inch worm. So here are pictures that Joe took of the "worm" in Grandma & Grandpa's garden.

Joe is particularly proud of the pictures of when she started to cry for me to pick her up. I still think she looks adorable when she cries.

Coincidence?

Since Daniella realized she was able to get a response of "hi" every time she waved, she has been trying to figure out what else she can do with her hands. On Sunday she learned how to clap and that when she clapped Mom would say "ya" and clap with her. On random occasions she will just start clapping and look around for a response.

So, early this week Anna, my cousin came up to Jess and Daniella and said, "I am so proud of myself".

Jessica turned to Daniella and said "Did you hear that Dani? Anna is proud of herself."

Daniella then looks up at Anna, smiles and starts clapping.

Meeting Great Grandparents

Daniella met her maternal Great Grandparents for the first time. Since they are unable to travel and we don't have much time to travel, we wanted to make sure to document this visit with photos. Uncle Joe took pictures to commemorate the meeting of four generations (the youngest three are all first born daughters).

I love how Daniella patted Grandpa's shoulder in this picture.

Toys

Grandma's neighbors lent us some toys to play with during our stay. They have been very useful as Daniella would be bored without them. Uncle Jake also gave Daniella a large monkey that is bigger than she is. She seemed to find it interesting as well. I'm still trying to figure out how we are going to get this home.