Walkin and talkin

So our baby is officially talking AND walking. I know I should be so proud of her (which of course I am) , it is still a little sad that she is getting so big. She continues to walk great and is saying more and more words. Her favorites are: mom, dad, dog (her absolute favorite), hi, and the best one "what's up"! She also signs the word "more", so cute. If I ask her "where is Sadie?" she will look at her and say "dog". She says it whether I say "Sadie" or "dog" which is pretty impressive. I will post a video soon of her in her toy box area and me asking her to pick a toy out of the bunch, and without any help, she picks the right toy EVERYTIME! So smart! I do these kind of activities at work w/ my kiddos, why not do it at home right? So here is a video of her improved walking, and her saying the word "dog". She is a little upset in the beginning because she is tired of me chasing her w/ the camera... :)

5 steps

Up until Tuesday night, the most steps Bella could walk on her own was 3, however Tuesday it was FIVE! Here is a video of her doing it again today w/ 5 steps. She looks drunk, but so cute :0

BELLA GETTING READY TO WALK

HERE IS A QUICK VIDEO OF BELLA WALKING WITH HER DORA RIDE A LONG.

Easter

Our Easter started with Bella opening up her basket. She is only 10 months old so there is not much we could put in there, but we made it work. Nannie bought her a sandbox/pool for the backyard.


So, we bought her some sand and water toys. We also got her a few toys. We then went to breakfast as a family. Eric had to go to work (his schedule changed last minute), and I went to church while Bella napped with Nannie. Bella and I then went to Grandpa's house to see the family. We had a great time visiting with everyone. Bella and I headed home and had a yummy dinner w/ Daddy and Nannie. Overall, it was a perfect Easter.



THE CUTEST BUNNY RABBIT I'VE EVER SEEN :)

SOME SAND AND WATER TOYS

A NEW BOOK IN HER BASKET

HER FAVORITE PART OF HER BASKET

SHE IS NOT TOO SURE OF THIS BUNNY :)




BELLA AND GREYSON

COUSINS ASHLYNN AND GREYSON

The Hoovers go to the zoo

Because Eric took vacation during my 2 week Spring Break, we planned a lot of family activities for the week. Wednesday was zoo day. We had so much fun! Bella loved being outside and seeing all the animals. THe ducks were her absolute favorite, we got down and fed them and she kept giggling. She also loved the petting zoo. HEre are some pics from our day at the zoo...














IN FRONT OF THE ROSE GARDEN



BYE BYE ZOO

SHE FELL ASLEEP WALKING TO THE CAR

Guiliana Lynn's 1st Birthday Party

The Hoover family attended Guiliana's 1st birthday party on Saturday. It seems so weird to say 1st birthday, I still remember so clearly the day Guiliana was born. It seems like just yesterday Eric and I (oh and Bella in my tummy) were at the hospital anxiously awaiting her arrival. The party was fun and Bella had so much fun playing and enjoying the beautiful weather. I have finally started planning Bella's first birthday, so fun! Here are some pictures from Guiliana's birthday party...
Bella enjoying the sand box

PROUD DADDY'S OF 2 BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRLS


THE GIRLS

THE BIRTHDAY GIRL

BELLA W/ HER BUNNY EARS FROM AUNT MARYANN
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I THINK SHE LIKED THE CAKE


LOOK AT ALL THOSE GIFTS!


THE MEN


BELLA LOVES UNCLE CHRISY
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BELLA TESTING OUT GUILIANA'S GIFT