Some small-scale works I've been making - recently'ish

Mica/muscovite on paper - either flat or folded card - less than 11x11"

Watercolor on paper - either flat or folded card - less than 7x7"

6 month milestones!

Here are a few pictures of 6 month milestones...

getting used to sleeping in the crib...I feel bad, because this looks like the poster for "what NOT to do" (ie blankies, dolls, toys in the crib).

she's enjoying taking some control (like holding the bottle)...doesn't work so well when nursing  :)

First trip out in the big-girl car seat!

Out with Pai/Daddy to story-time.  They have gone three times (while I'm at work, before Cassio goes to his job)...he's the only daddy amongst many mommies and kids.

Story time

Story time

Finally put her in some clothes that aren't cozy pj's

 

My sweet valentine :)

girl time

girl time

Off to story time!

6 month birthday and 1st day of daycare!

Sleepy Melina with Teacher JoAnn

making music

Daddy's first time with sweet potatos

Daddy's portrait of sleepy, messy, full Melina.

look out WORLD!!!!!!!

Melina is licensed to travel!!!

Two passports = citizen of Brasil/America/THE WORLD

Valentine's Party!

Went to play and make Valentine's with some gals from work and Melina.

I always enjoy time with friends and Melina certainly enjoys new people and places...as you can see, by the end she was pooped (it was 8pm and I wanted to go to bed tooooo)  :)