Belly Love

There's a lot of talk about bellies goin' on at Casa Giese these days...

We all know who's belly is biggest, but it's not polite to name names...

Daddy says he knows, but he's sworn to secrecy...

All I know is, it's the Belly that gets the most kisses!

Lately...

Daddy has been traveling for work, so Mommy and I have had a lot of "quality time" together. Since I'm out of school (it's Brazilian summer vacation time), I've had plenty of time to play with new toys, as well as rediscover some old ones.

Mommy's done her best to try to capture some of those everyday moments, but more often than not, I just want the camera to go away.

Every once in awhile, though, I'll "throw her a bone."

Playin' Ballerina

Christmas with a Cousin

I'm so glad I was able to spend some time over the holiday with my "West Texas Giese" cousin, Isabela! We laughed and played, and opened presents together - just being the Sillies that we are!

Here we are with Daddy, in front of Aunt Becky's wonderful, candy-themed Christmas tree!

At some moments, we were all grins for the camera...

Other times, we put on our best pout!

Isabela received crayons and color books, and Uncle Monroe convinced her to share with me.

Opening a pots and pan set - perfect for our gourmet kitchens!

I can't wait for Christmas with my cousin next year!

Christmas Card Outtakes

Sometimes, I'm just not feelin' it...

Decking the Halls - at Mims and Pops!

There's always lots of Christmas festiveness going on at Mims and Pops' house! They waited to buy their big Christmas tree, just so I could help decorate!

For the most part, I chose to adorn the lower branches...

..But sometimes, Mims needed my help picking a perfect spot up high

I brought my handmade, dough ornament all the way from Brazil!

And, some of the others look good enough to eat!

When I'd had my share of ornament-hanging, I took to my other favorite creative outlet: glitter pens!!

The house is almost ready for one Jolly 'ol Saint Nick!

Summertime in November

This weekend, we drove to Pirenopolis - a small, historic town, for some fun in the sun.

We stayed at a really great place that had a wonderful swimming pool..

...monkeys to feed (can you see him?)

...and cozy, canopied beds.

They even had a sweet kitten for me to pet!

Oh yeah, we ate some yummy ice cream, and frozen açaí, too!

By the way, have I told you I'm going to be a Big Sister? That's my baby sister in Mommy's belly (I don't think Mommy was ready for this picture!) I can't wait for the baby to arrive in April!

Saturday, we went on an off-road excursion to this Cachoeira - it was beautiful!

I had a great time, and am ready to go back!