Mila Walking. . . kind of

Mila was getting some help from this chair as she practices walking:

Here's another one:

This is at our good friends, the Keithley's home. They are so nice and love Mila lots, plus they are helping her learn all kinds of things like walking!

NUEVE

Today Mila woke up as a nine month old, we can't believe it. Time is just flying by and she is growing so big. To commemorate the big day she first took the dogs out for a walk, then took a nap. Following the nap she spent an hour at the pool where she learned how to go under water while holding her breath; followed by another nap. After nap number two, she hit another milestone: she climbed all the way up the stairs!! Supervised of course. That makes two new things this nine month did for the first time. Before she passed out again for the night we managed to snap a few photos. Here's our precious Mila...

It's a GIRL!!

With all the anticipation that a new family could bear, we finally were able to find out what we are having.... It's another girl!! We are all very happy and excited to add another little Mila jr. into our family.

These were the best pictures the ultrasound produced. They're not great, but it's not easy to get a miniature fetus to look at the camera and smile.

We are happy to report that everything is looking good, and we're on track for a very healthy daughter.

We've tossed around a few name ideas and this is what we've come up with: Mila (pronounced Meela), Nila, Maggie, #2 (that one is just asking for trouble), Isabelle, Siskelyn (consider the full name)... good thing we still have 5 months to think about it. 

True to form the first thing we did after finding out was pick the color to paint the new nursery. Jen and Tami already painted 3 walls tan and left the remaining one to be the accent. It's a no-brainer in deciding what color to paint a baby girl's room, right?

BLUE!

Mila is all ready to help.

Look at that cute little smile.

 

Nice helping, Mila.

How are the paint fumes treating you?

Almost done.

Ta-Daa!

The pink will accent the blue accent wall. 

Don't ask me, the only thing I accent is my holas and buenas noches.

OCHO

Another month and another celebration!! Today here's how we got ready for our photo shoot...

First we had to have our breakfast. 

Mmmmm apples and chicken.

Look Ma, no hands.

After bathing in breakfast its time to bathe in the tub and clean up.

Now what clothes do you want to wear for pictures?

How about these? What's that? You see something else you want to wear?

Ok, the ruby slippers it is...

And the perfect dress to match. 

Mila you are the cutest little girl ever. We love you so much and have had the best 8 months with you. 

Your smile is adorable and your big blue eyes just melt our hearts.

Snow Day!!!

Today we woke up to a beautiful sight..... SNOW!!

Mila and I had to go out and play in it with the pups.

BIG SISTER!

GREAT NEWS!

OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE MILA IS GOING TO BE A BIG SISTER!

She was a bit SURPRISED when she first found out

I spent some time trying to convince her that she will love being a big sister:

I told her that we can teach the new baby to play dress-up

We can teach the new baby how to play hide and seek

We can teach the new baby how to get dressed and how to paint his or her toes

We can teach the new baby how to share

I also told her that she will have to be more independent when baby comes

Like if she could feed herself that sure would be nice..

And if she could go ahead and make sure everyone else gets fed as well that would be super helpful:

 

I explained that there may come a time when she will have to entertain herself

 

And if she could get herself out to the car when we have to run errands I would really appreciate it..

So I admitted it might be tough to be a big sister.. but then I told her the BIG SISTER SECRET!

when you are the big sister you get to sit up high and boss everyone around

 

 Not gonna Lie she really liked that Idea!

 

Now she says she CAN'T WAIT to be a BIG SISTER!

 

I Love, Love, Love, this little girl and can't wait to welcome our next little ONE into the FAMILY!