Just a quick update on little missy. She's fabulous! We are loving the fun stage she is in - clapping, laughing, learning so much, eager to figure out the world, wanting to stand ALL the time, feed herself and talk (yes, she's one verbal lady).
I'm seeing some of me in her face when I look at her now - when she was a newborn I thought she was the spitting image of her father. Now, she's more of a blend. Her hair also continues to get blonder and it looks like she may get my sister's blue eyes/Scott's father's blue eyes, my Grammy Evelyne's blues eyes, my Grandpa Walter's blue eyes...and many more family members' blue eyes on both sides I'm sure! Genetics is fascinating...
The last time I took Calista to the doctor was November 16 when she weighed 21 pounds and was 29" long. That puts her in the 85th percentile for weight and 90th for height. Clearly there are some Brady genes (thankfully) at work.
Calista still loves to "read"/play/listen to books and knows what to do with certain pages. My mom got her this book "Oh Baby" that she absolutely adores - she knows when and where to pet the teddy bear, smell the "scratch and sniff flower," touch the mobile, open the door to see the puppy, etc. She also knows more words -- like when you say "kisses" she will lean in and give you a big wet sloppy kiss. So fun! I love seeing her put the routines, patterns and "two and two" together.
I am very sad to say that my Aunt Lolita passed away earlier this week at the very young age of 64. Calista and I will attend the memorial service on Monday in Fairfield (Scott will be in Atlanta). Aunt Lolita was so wonderful to me and I wish she had gotten to meet Calista. My heart goes out to my cousins Tasha and Nicole and their children. It is a big reminder how important it is to appreciate time with family and loved ones.
This holiday season arrived quickly this year. I feel less prepared than ever, but we are really looking forward to Calista's first Christmas and the joy and wonder that our little girl sees the world through.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
We Miss Nonni!!!
Happy Feet
Calista is known for her "happy feet" - perfectly illustrated in this movie. She had a blast playing with Nonni at the Dolores Park swings too!
Standing Tall!
Calista must stand at all times it seems. Here she is practicing on her very cool "truck" from Nonni and climbing up on Daddy. You go girl!
Walk Along the Marina Green
We got bundled up for a beautiful walk along the Marina Green the day after Thanksgiving. The weather was perfect!
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Thanksgiving Turkey Day
Calista got dressed up for her first Thanksgiving, and even managed a couple of bites of turkey, mashed potatoes (no milk) and broccoli. We had a lovely dinner and lots of delicious leftovers! Scott and I definitely could not have pulled dinner off without my mom, who helped so much this weekend with cooking, cleaning, shopping...and most important playing with Calista!
Here's Calista clapping for me (I was doing a silly song and dance). It's really cute because now she claps both for herself and other people. I love that she is gaining empathy!
Strike a pose, find some music
This photo cracks me up! It looks like Calista is doing leg lifts in an exercise video! We recently had to move our CD case into the bedroom because Calista loved going over and pulling CDs out. Since she is now climbing up on everything, we were afraid it might topple over! (By the way, it might look odd that Calista is in a sleeveless top in the midle of November but we had a big heat wave!)
Brunch and Fun
Our friends Joanne and Kathy were in town so we all met up at Yank Sing for a dim sum brunch. Joanne is pregnant -- congratulations -- and we can't meet the little one!
Afterwards Calista played with her favorite egg and stacking toy.
Artsy Shot & Aquarium
A photo of our street corner.
Scott and I took Calista to the aquarium downtown. The fish were pretty interesting...and we figure she's never too young for some culture!
Calista Plays Beethoven
Well...almost! Calista does have a musical side, and is now able to fiddle at the ivories, thanks to this baby-friendly piano from Nonni (the next best thing to a baby grand!).
Friday, November 2, 2007
Calista Meets Grant
When we brought Calista over to meet Sarah and Mark's little baby boy Grant (just 10 days old when these photos were taken) it was amazing to see her bigger than another baby. We are so used to her being the littlest one...that has definitely changed now. Congrats Sarah and Mark!
LA LA LA
Couple of fun photos taken at the Getty in LA during our recent weekend trip to visit Scott's brother Matt. We had an amazing time with Matt who gives new meaning to best host ever.
Halloween and our many (borrowed) costumes!
First, Michelle shows off Calista as a Pumpkin (thanks to Christian and Gen for letting us borrow Ronan's costume)
Next, Calista and me 
at my work -- we have matching wings (ladybug and Tinkerbell)! Thanks to Karla for letting us borrow her niece's costume too!
at my work -- we have matching wings (ladybug and Tinkerbell)! Thanks to Karla for letting us borrow her niece's costume too!
And finally, the grownups, with no Pumpkins or Tinkerbells in tow, embrace our German heritage and do a little German jig... (thanks to Karla for letting me borrow her costume!)
Grandpa Michael!
My dad had a layover at SFO so Calista and I drove out to spend a little time with him. I'm so glad he could see Calista and that she could see her Grandpa!
Calista looking super cutie petutie in her hot pink dress from Aunt Pat!Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Calista's First Pumpkin Patch
On Sunday we met up with Gen, Christian and their son Ronan for a trip to the Pumpkin Patch here in San Francisco's Sunset District. She wore her orange shirt from Nonni, jacket from Heidi, and pumpkin socks from Amanda and Mirabella for the big day. She loved eating the hay (we didn't really let her eat it), exploring the pumpkins and going on a hay ride. :-)
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