My newfound independence.

Lately, Tama has been really trying to sit up on his own. It's so cute. Initially, I wasn't planning on getting a bumbo but watching him try so hard to sit up on his own was so cute, I wanted to help him out. So we got one off of craigslist and it's fantastic. Tama has been loving sitting up on his own. I am so proud of all of his little accomplishments... he's really starting to learn more and more. He's now using his hands much more purposefully and loves to help hold his legs up in the air when we change his diaper. He's also getting really good about picking up his rattle on his own. He smiles so beautifully and I also heard his first real laugh yesterday. Every little milestone is just so exciting... he's getting so big. He's just at the most adorable age right now. We sure love him lots.

My moment with Santa...

Today was an important day for me. Today I got to meet Santa. I don't really know who he is... but I do know that he was really nice to me. I hear that he might be coming by my house sometime next week. Hmmm.... I sure like his beard.

Some of my favorite things...

I love how chubby Tama is getting lately... here's my favorite:

the chubby wrist!

I think we need a close-up.

Look at those dimples on his knuckles! I just love them!

Merry Christmas From The Clement's

Well, I can hardly believe that 2009 is drawing to a close! I've gotta say, this has been the best year of my life so far! Here's the top four reasons why:

4. Despite the tough economy, both Bill and I have been lucky to have secure jobs.

3. We recently moved into a house that we just love and feel like we're finally getting settled in Sacramento.

2. After arriving in America twenty years ago, I finally became a citizen of this country that I love so dearly. It took many years, and lots of money, but it was all worth it in the end!

1. You all know what number one is... his name is Tama and he is the highlight of each and every day of our lives. He's only been here for about 3 months and yet it feels like he's been a part of us for ages. We love him so much and having him in our lives has brought us the greatest joy.

Family Pictures

Last week, we had the opportunity to go get some family pictures taken of our little family bySarah Blair. We went to Old Sac and took advantage of the cool buildings there. There are so many more pictures that were amazing, but I tried to restrain myself to these four, okay five. :)

I call this one, "The Superhero Shot"!

Father & Son

My adorable son.

Tama & Mama

The smile that melts my heart.

3 Months

(I would have taken a better picture with our camera if only I could find new batteries to put in it!)

Today is my bubba's 3 month birthday. I can hardly believe it. It seems like just yesterday that Tama was born. At the same time, it feels like Tama has been with us forever... not just months. It's such a conflicting feeling... Every day, I look at Tama and think, "I can't wait until Tama can roll over, crawl, walk, talk etc..." but at the same time, I also think, "I wish Tama would let me cuddle him as long as I want, depend on me always, and never get any bigger..."

Tama has been just the sweetest and most lovable little baby. He loves to lick anything in front of his mouth, he's quite the drooler, and he's getting to be a chunky little baby, which I love! He has the sweetest smile in the world and loves to flirt with himself in the mirror. He's a great sleeper and will sleep through an entire music concert, even with super loud drums going the whole time. He'll just hang out with dad in his own little swing while his dad takes a nap next to him. He loves it when we read to him and will quiet down when crying if we start reading a book to him. He stares at the pictures in the book the whole time we read to him and kicks his legs and shakes his arms with joy. He loves to lay and stare at the fireplace and we're always trying to keep him away from looking at the t.v. He loves his baths, but hates to have lotion put on him afterwards.

He is the absolute joy of our lives and we wouldn't trade him for anything in this entire universe. Happy 3 months Tama-Bear... we love you SO much and we are so excited for all that we have ahead of us.

Love,

Your mama and daddy

For Tama's Room

Something to hang in Tama's room...

Satisfaction

Nothing gives me more satisfaction than seeing the fruits of my labor. One of the audits I worked on went public this morning at 9 a.m. and it's already been picked up by many news stations. If you're in Sacramento, watch for it on the news at 6 p.m. tonight! :)

KCRA 3
Sacramento Bee
Channel 13
Central Valley Business Time
Fresno Bee

"My middle name isn't WOO for nothing!"

This is what Tama will be wearing while saying this post's title to some cute little girl.

How cute is this leather jacket?
At $77 it's almost too tempting.

Picnic in our Backyard

Today Bill surprised me with getting the night off of work so we could hang out together a little bit. Then he pulled them out... the lunchables! I had mentioned a long time ago how I love lunchables and bought a couple for us to eat. :) We took them outside to our patio and had a great time together.

Enjoying our lunchables!

My uber cute baby.

Mama and Tama.

Daddy and son mad doggin' it for the camera.