this post is mostly a photo blast but i wanted to praise the puj tub we received from uncle sam and aunt tawnya.  we have SO loved having this thing.  my favorite features are the easy storage, it is antimicrobial, and the ease of bathing her at my level.  no stooping down.  we just today retired it and you can see why below!

 4 days old

 john hung a hook to store it along with her hooded towel.  we don't even have to pack it away in the box.  it will just stay there for the next baby.  or until we move.  whichever comes first.

 her look says, "what?  you think this looks ridiculous?  i'm gonna be momma's baby forever.  now bathe me, lady."

 6 1/2 months.  if you're wondering why i kept using this for so long, it's because i truly feel like her 6 month growth spurt happened overnight.  through momma's eyes, i still see my 4 day old baby girl.

 for reals, B.  how did you get so big on me?

 there, much better!  lots of room to splash and play.

 and new toys to attempt to eat.

 check out the fat rolls on this chicky babe.

 big girl bathtime is berkeley approved.

 

 a shot on her first half birthday. 4.15.12

 i am madly in love with this terry cloth romper.  does she look beach ready or what?

 we cooked up some dried split peas this morning.  i think she likes them :)

 loving her "paper dolls" onesie and foo foo skirt

 ok the picture above is not the greatest.  she looks like an ape.  but check out her big bertha leg.  lovin' it.