Thursday, August 27, 2009

Gymboree Play Day

Another fun day at Gymboree!

Isabelle was having fun just waiting for class to begin.

(I couldn't just choose one photo, she is just too cute)

Today's activity was discovering shapes.

It happen to be all girls in class and of course Isabelle was the cutest.

"Look Mama it's a circle"

In the middle of class Isabelle decided she was tired.
Learning all the different shapes wore her out!

Sleepy Head

Isabelle is never the one to fall asleep when there is action going on around her. We were very surprised when we glanced over and saw her snoozing at the dinner table. The sweet potatoes must of hit the spot!

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Mama

Another milestone, Isabelle's first word is Mama.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

More 6 Month Photos








Baby Jellies

These are the smallest Jelly sandels that I can find. They are still too big for Isabelle, but she will be so cute when she can wear them.

Cooking With Nana

If you know Nana, you know that she loves to cook. So Isabelle got a one on one lesson from her.

You could almost hear her thinking, "oh that's how Nana does it."

She especially liked learning about all the cooking utensils.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

My Friend Mia



Isabelle was so excited yesterday when her friend Mia stopped by. Mia just turned 9 months and she just lives a few houses down from us. Isabelle loves to play with other babies, she just seems so fascinated by them. We need to find a play group!

Monday, August 17, 2009

My Two Front Teeth


We noticed the other day that Miss Isabelle has two little bottom teeth trying to poke out. Once they are a little more visible I will try to get a picture.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Bye Bye

Today, Isabelle showed us that she knows how to wave bye bye.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

A Day at the Beach

Isabelle said she wanted to get out and get her toes in the sand.

She made sure to tan both sides equally.



She enjoyed some cold juicy-juice.

Her first time in the pool.


Daddy gave Isabelle swimming lessons.

She played in the water with mom.

She took a long nap after a day in the sun.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Family Reunion 2009

This past weekend we went to the annual Bustamante/Gonzales family reunion in San Jose. Isabelle's Great Grandpa has 14 siblings in his family so it is always fun to go and see everyone.

Being the only ones from Nevada we decided to wear blue shirts with our names on it. It really helps out since we have such a big family.

This is probably 2/3 of the family.



The oldest and the youngest of the Nevada crew.

On the way home from the fun weekend we had some car trouble and were stuck on the side of the road. Thank heaven for AAA!



Even in the heat of the day on the side of the road Isabelle kept on smiling.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Hot August Nights

It is Hot August Nights here in Reno, so we took Isabelle cruzin. She put her poodle skirt on and hopped right in the 1947 Cadillac.

The perfect little model!

Our family friend Diane Boone was so nice to make Isabelle her poodle skirt. It really is the cutest thing I have ever seen and it will be a forever keepsake for Isabelle. Diane is very talented and I recommend her if you have any sewing needs.
Fabrications Custom Embroidery & Sewing
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Saturday, August 1, 2009

Sneak Peek

Here is a little peek at Isabelle's 6 month photos, you will have to wait to see the rest. I just had to show you these shoes.

Can You Hear Me?

Isabelle decided to put her two cents in while Daddy and Great Grandpa were talking and she wanted to make sure that they heard her pretty voice.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

6 Months Old



Isabelle is 6 months old, so it was time for another visit to Dr. Clark. She weighed in at 12 lbs 15 oz and 25 inches in length. Isabelle was in the fifth percentile for her weight, she is just very petite. Dr. Clark was very impressed by how advanced she was for her age that he told us to start saving for Harvard. She is going to need a bigger piggy bank!

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Peek-a-Boo

Isabelle spent the day playing with her Great Grandparents!

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Cooking for Baby

Since Isabelle is starting to eat solid foods we decided to make our own baby food. It is so simple with the babycook babyfood maker. 1-2-3 and your done! Here are the first few jars from the Buxton kitchen...... watch out Gerber!

Friday, July 24, 2009

She Knows How Good She's Got It

At only 6 months Isabelle knows about the finer things. This is her usual mood after a hot bath, a little baby massage and a fine bottle of Mama's Leche, 09' (the best year). She will lounge around in her robe and lamb slippers and listen to a classic rendition of twinkle twinkle little star, until she retires to her cozy haven of pink to dream her little dreams.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Mr. Frog

Can you spot little Miss Isabelle?

Out of all the stuff animals Isabelle has, she really only plays with one.


His name is Mr. Frog. He is a frog dressed up as a bunny for Easter. It was a little gift from Auntie Cammie and Isabelle loves him.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

My Little Shopping Partner

Isabelle and I had a wonderful time grocery shopping today, it was her first time sitting in the cart. Instead of playing with her toys she decided to smile at everyone that walked by. I'm sure she loved all of the attention.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Her Serious Side

This is the reaction Daddy gets whenever he says NO.

I Can't Believe I Usaully Sleep Through This

Isabelle has realized that there is a lot to see on our car rides and its not just a good time for a nap. Ever since this amazing discovery she will not relax in the car, she will hold herself up as long as she can just to see whats going on around her. Her neck must get tired!

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

My Cousin Carter


This is Isabelle's cousin Carter. He is only one month older, but in size, he is quite a bit bigger. We figure it will be about 2 years before Isabelle reaches his size. Isabelle always looks forward to some cousin time, but since he lives in Washington she only gets to see him so often.

Here, Carter explains his goal of entering the NFL Draft next summer and how he can put in a word for her with the cheerleaders coach.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better

Ever since Isabelle saw her cousin Carter balancing on his feet, via his blog, it is all she can think about. So today she insisted we catch her on camera.....just to further the friendly "Cousin Competition."




Maybe they will have a "Stand Off" this weekend when Carter comes to visit!


Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Muscle Milk

Isabelle can hold her own glass bottle. She is one tough cookie!


Nap Time

Isabelle decided it was nap time while sitting with daddy.

High Chair Fun


We decided it was time to go buy Isabelle a high chair. She looks pretty small sitting there, but she will grow into it. She seems to really like it!

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Gymboree Class

We took Isabelle to her first Gymboree class. Since she is so advanced she skipped level one and went to level two. When we first arrived we put her name tag on and waited for class to begin.
She did so many different activities like parachute and bubble time,

she discovered different tunnels,

daddy explained how to push the ball,

she just loved the colorful balls,


and she really enjoyed playing with all of the other babies. We all had such a great time in the class that we are going to go every week.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Yee Haw

Isabelle was all "cowgirled-up" and ready for the rodeo. She went and watched bull riding and the rodeo clowns. Everybody loved her western look!