Back in New York: The jetlagged days

Samantha was jetlagged for 12 days when we got back to New York, so Karen and I felt like zombies. We got her this Baby Einstein Activity Center to keep her busy while Karen does some chores during the day. Unfortunately, it takes her 10 minutes - tops - before she gets bored with it and starts eating the toys!

Samantha eats solid foods for the first time

Here is Samantha at 6 months old eating rice porridge. She loves eating and we have no problem feeding her; she got her appetite from her mom :) Here's some guidelines from NYU.

Manila Trip 2007 Series: Playing with grandpa

Mmmm...corn

There's grandma feeding her corn. Hmmm...not sure if she's supposed to be eating corn-on-the-cob at her age. But it sure is great for itchy gums!

Samantha learns to pull up to stand

Samantha is 5 1/2 months. This kid's a bit advanced in her gross motor development (check milestones here)!

Manila Trip 2007 Series: Samantha's first beach trip (at Tali)

Samantha drank sea water and ate sand and she's all good! Thanks for the great weekend Tita Jenny and Tito Jojo!

Manila Trip 2007 Series: In the pool with grandparents and Karen

Samantha's a water baby! She knows how to swim and was in the pool almost everyday.

Manila Trip 2007 Series: Samantha sits unsupported for the first time

Samantha at 5 months.

Manila Trip 2007 Series: Samantha crawls for the first time

Samantha at 5 1/2 months. You can see the determination in her face.

Laugh Time!

Samantha at 4 1/2 months. Taken in Manila.

No binky? No problem!

"Look 'ma, no hands...."

Manila Trip 2007 Series: At grandma Patty's Tagaytay house, Part II - the gazebo

Manila Trip 2007: At grandma's Tagaytay house, Part I

Samantha finds wild flowers and wild spiders! Welcome to the tropics!

Manila Trip 2007 Series: Samantha discovers her feet

4 1/2 months old. Just check out those thighs!