Three months

Today, Talia is excited. First, her mom took the day off from work, so she got to spend lots of time with her, including a rare photo-op:




Second, she's three months old today! Here in Nevada, that's old enough to... well... ok, maybe not much. But she still got to play in her rain forest:



And finally, while doing some tummy time, she managed to flip herself over onto her back; once from each side. That was a first! She was so stoked, she even danced a jig:

Picnics

Talia loves the outdoors. So the family took advantage
of a week of record warmth to go on a couple of
picnics at Sunset Park, near where Mom and Dad
work.


A cuddle from Mamy is always a good way
to get started.


Getting ready to chow down. Note the
lions of Talia's feet.


Mom and Dad get to cuddle a little themselves.


After eating, a leisurely stroll is in
order. And in the background...


...is a Polynesian statue. And lots of geese and
ducks on that island in the small pond. There
was also a model speedboat racing about.


Recharging

Heigh-ho, heigh-ho

Talia recently got a chance to visit the places
where Mom and Dad work. And the folks they
work with. Turns out that this sort of touring
is exhausting, so she napped through the
photo-ops. But she'll have other chances.


Talia's Mom works with a design company
in a big, beautiful house. Don't bother
looking for Mom; she's behind
the camera.


Dad's whole office came down to
see Talia. Proud Dad got to show off his
good looking and oh-so-well-behaved
daughter.

Well, Talia is a bit young to know what
she wants to do, but surely now she
knows the kind of people she wants to
work with.

Thanks to everyone.

So longs

Cousin Natalie has left for Michigan, but not before
she and Talia shared a little more quality time.


Natalie packs up her toys while Talia looks on.


Natalie shares one last piece of advice about
thriving in the critical fourth trimester.


One last rock.


"See ya on-line, kid."

Cousin Summit

This weekend, Talia is getting together with cousin
Natalie, Aunt Nikki, Uncle Pierre (all from Michigan)
and Auntie Ann (from Virginia). What a terrific time
we've had!


Cousin Natalie and Talia get their first introduction.


Aunt Nikki and Uncle Pierre get some Talia-time.


Cousins catch-up on recent events.


All the girls in the house say "cheese".



Dave and Natalie get comfortable.


Auntie Ann and Talia get comfortable...


...very comfortable.

The cousins' first conversation.

Day One at Talia Day Care

Mom went to work this morning for the first time
since she's been a mom. So Talia went up the road
for her first day of day care with Mamie and Papy.
She was all dressed up in her traveling clothes and
was very pleased to be there. See for yourself below.