I can't believe she's ONE!!

The past year seriously flew by! I remember sitting in the hospital last year at this very time, unable to sleep. I had a new baby, my husband was on an island thousands of miles away from me and it was the first night I had EVER spent away from Nyah. As tired as I was from having a baby, I didn't sleep at all that night. Now that I look back on it, I'm sad it went by so fast but so thankful my family is all together. So here is a little info on the birthday girl.

Saibra Nicole.......

Saibra is the happiest and sweetest baby I have ever seen. I know, you're thinking that I'm her mom so I have to say that, but she really is the best baby ever.

She loves to give kisses and cuddle, and she loves her big sister more than anything!!

She has always been an "over-achiever"! She rolled over at 2 months, crawled at 5 months and started walking at 10 months.

She can say ball, baby, daddy, momma, go, ouch, ya, and NyNy for Nyah. She is such a blessing in our lives and I am so thankful for the wonderful sweet little girl that she is! Happy Birthday Saibra!!!!

Ahhh....the park!

The weather was absolutely beautiful here today. So while Cliff studied at the hospital, I took the girls to the park. Saibra loves the swings and I just can't get over this picture. She's laughing so hard that it looks like she's scared/happy!

Anyway, the playground is divided into two sides, one for kids 2-5 years old and another for 5 and up. Which side do you think Nyah would play on? Oh yes that's right....the one with the big kids. She HAS to go down the BIGGEST slide

and run with all of the other "BIG"kids. Definately keeps her busy and I'm ok with that! Just glad she's having fun and enjoying the outdoors while she can!

As for a little update, Saibra "runs" everywhere. She started walking almost 2 months ago. I think she's so proud of herself for walking that she doesn't want to stop so she literally walks from the door to the couch, to the door, to the kitchen, back to the couch, and chases Nyah everywhere! They have become such good little friends and play tag and of course dolls together all the time. Of course Nyah, still has to pick on Saibra now and then to make sure she knows who's in charge. Speaking of Nyah, .She learned how to do somersaults last night and now does them through the room (I'm sure the people below us are thrilled), she can tell you the WHOLE story of 5 little monkeys jumping on the bed, and for some reason today asked me if I remembered riding horses at Grandma's house. She said "mommy, you rode Shadow and he's black.....what is Pate again?" I told her he's brown and white and is called an Appaloosa. FYI......"NEW WORD FOR THE MONTH"! Nyah now walks around saying "Appaloosa.....Pate is an Appaloosa.....brown and white....Appaloosa, App....a....loosa!!!!! Sigh, I love these little girls of mine!!!

I love my teeny tiny girl!!

So I've noticed in most of my posts, that they are mainly about Nyah. I know the reason why, because I always have Saibra in the front carrier when we're out and about so....she gets left out of the pictures. But, I just want to let everyone know a little bit about Saibra this time.

She is the sweetest and best baby I could have ever asked for! She always has a smile on her face and just loves life. Everyday I think, Wow....it's a good thing she is such a good baby with the energetic, neverstopping 2 year old sister that she has. But, don't you worry, she loves her sister more than anything. In fact Saibra started crawling at 5 months and walking at 10 months just so she could keep up and follow Nyah around. I am so blessed to have 2 beautiful and wonderfull little girls!!!

Cowgirls don't cry.......

When we lived in St. Kitts, "Grandma Peggy with the Puppies", as Nyah calls her, sent Nyah 2 little horses that looked just like the real ones at Grandma's house. Everyday Nyah would tell us how when she got back to the states, she was going to ride the horses with "Grandma Peggy with the Puppies". Sure enough, everyday that we were at Grandma's house, she rode the horse and was in absolute heaven.

The following pictures are from a trail ride that Nyah, Peggy, and I took to the Seven Sisters Wildlife Refuge. It was the most beautiful, serene place ever and Nyah and I loved every moment of it! Oh and yes, the horse is jumping over the log with Nyah and Grandma! What can I say "Grandma Peggy with the Puppies" ROCKS!!!

Cousins, Camping, and the Cool Mountain Air!

Well as most of you know, we no longer live in St. Kitts. On August 15th we made the long journey back to the good ol' U.S.A. Just in time for my mommy's birthday, some fun with my cousins, Nyah and Saibra's cousins and who-ever elses cousins happened to be around. We had great food, went camping in the beautiful Uinta mountains, and took the girls to Provo Falls. Oh how I missed the mountains!!!!

Enjoying the time we have left!

As we are nearing our end here on the island, we have decided to try and spend as much time at the pool/ocean as possible. Nyah is definately ok with it. Since we have moved to the hotel, Nyah has had to wear floaties because the pool is 4 ft. deep everywhere. Well, This last month, she has decided she doesn't want her floaties, she can swim like a big girl. She has always been a little daring, she would jump in, go under the water, and whatever else you dared her to do. Now she swims completely on her own and yes she is only 2!!!!

Hoping she'll be a golfer too......

Cliff and Charlie went golfing so Nyah and I decided to tag along to see the view. Of course she wasn't about to stay in the cart so Cliff decided to let her give putting a try and Charlie even let her drive the golf cart. She had a blast!