September 2007 - Tea Party!
We finally visited the doctor and she thought that Isabella was healthy, but underweight. Apparently, ALL the food she had been consuming was not enough - guess we’ll just have to eat more! Afterwards, we went to the Moraga Commons, which is a really great playground.
Bella was turning 2 soon and I thought it was about time for a portrait. After all the years of photography classes in high school and college, I should be able to take a decent photograph of my daughter. It was difficult getting her to cooperate, but here is my best attempt, taken at Lake Merritt in Oakland.
Auntie Linda hosted a Welcome Home Shower at Lovejoy’s Tea Room in San Francisco, which is quite charming. I’m disappointed that I don’t have better photographs, but Mommy was busy greeting guests and watching Bella (in a room full of porcelain) - there’s only so much multi-tasking I can handle! At the family table: my cousin’s wife, Jenny, Grandma (my mother) and my cousin, Nita.
My second cousins, Julianne (new bride!), Joanne & Janice.
Bella did her share of socializing, as well. She seems to be amusing Aunties Eva, Carole, Suzanna and Michele.
Bella received a red tricycle from Auntie Michele along with lots of other great presents! Thank you, everyone, for coming to the tea party and also for your thoughtful gifts!
Bella eats just about everything, so we met Auntie Cecilia for Indian food. We hung out with Auntie Cecilia a few times - she was a lady of leisure over the summer.
Bella’s first jumpy house was at BACBC in Alameda. She had a lot of fun!
She REALLY had A LOT of fun!
Bella loves Auntie Ginger. She always has snacks for her after church.