Thursday, May 17, 2012

Eid Al-Am (Mother's Day) Week


It's been a great week in KSA, and it all started out with Eid Al-Am (Mother's Day).  Brent had a prior obligation that he had to attend on Sunday night, so we planned to celebrate on Saturday.  What I wasn't expecting was his little surprises for me.  He came home from work about thirty minutes early with a gorgeous bouquet of flowers and immediately told me that we were going out to dinner and that he had arranged for a babysitter!  


We had a wonderful and rare time alone at dinner together, and Savannah had a fantastic time with our wonderful friend/honorary babysitter, Lori.  :)  On Sunday morning, I took some special pictures of Savannah to send to the grandmothers in our family.  Here is my favorite one....


Yesterday, Savannah and I went with our friend Stephanie to Khobar, and part of our trip included going with her to her 35 week doctor's appointment.  She is using the same doctor that I used during my pregnancy, but it was the first time Dr. Ashour had seen Savannah since she was a newborn.  He wanted to take some pictures with her and so I was able to snap a few myself.  I'm so glad I was finally able to get a picture with Savannah and the doctor who took care of her before she was born.  :)


After the doctor's appointment, some shopping, and the long drive back to Jubail, Savannah was WORN OUT!!  She fell asleep on our evening walk, which is a rare occurrence.  :)



This morning I decided to make a big full-blown breakfast (a special occasion in our house), and while I was cooking Brent was watching Savannah.  When I had a quick break I turned around to find that Brent had created an "obstacle course" for Savannah.    She loves walking from piece of furniture to piece of furniture, so Brent put a lot of chairs together in her play area for her to go back and forth between. It was a hoot!  I had to take some pictures...











Daddy is so proud!

It's been a great week!

Monday, May 14, 2012

Sudsy Savannah!

Since she was about a month old, our sweet Savannah has been a huge fan of bath time.  She is quite the bathing beauty!!!  She has always loved being in the water, but now that she is more mobile it's becoming quite the experience!  :)

First sponge bath- not a fan!

The bath tub is much better!
All bundled up!
4 Months
Crazy Hair!
Pretty eyes! 
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Just learning to sit up.  5 Months
Bath time duties usually fall to Brent, and it is definitely their special time together.  I love hearing Savannah and her Daddy laugh at each other while she's in the tub.  It is very unusual for Brent to escape without being quite thoroughly doused in bath water.  :)

6 Months


Getting a kiss from Daddy! 

  Brent left for Dubai on business this morning, so I had the pleasure of spending that time with Savannah.  I had to pull out the camera and have a little fun; especially since her hair has gotten so long.  :)

Let me outta here! 
I'm gonna get you!



All done!

Monday, May 7, 2012

Sick Day......Make That, Sick Week

This week both Savannah and I have been sick, and it has been a bummer!  Savannah started coming down with it on Friday and then it hit me Saturday night.  We haven't gotten out of the house for anything other than a walk because we've been feeling so puny.  Needless to say there have been some LONG nights and LONG days, but I'm hoping the worst is behind us.  

Yesterday was the first day that Savannah seemed to be feeling a bit better and really wanted to play.  I was doing dishes in the kitchen and I turned around to see this.....

Diaper Wedgie!
It made me laugh so hard...... and after the week we've had, I needed it!  I had to grab my camera and snap a shot her little backside.  :)  After that, I just had some fun getting some pictures of her playing.   Enjoy!





She is looking at herself in a tiny little mirror on the toy she's holding.


Miss Personality

Checking herself out in the mirror again.


This electronic dog has been her BFF this week.
This Morning
Loves looking at books.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Ten Months Old


Savannah is ten months old today!!!  I cannot believe that she is already ten months old!  It seems like she was born yesterday, but at the same time it seems like she's always been here.  We are so blessed by our precious sweet pea!  We love you Savannah!
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