Your First Christmas

Okay - the holidays were a little crazy, which has meant that mom didn't have much time to blog. Sorry peanut. But we all survived your FIRST CHRISTMAS!

On December 18, we celebrated with your Daddy's side of the family. You were a little fussy that day, but I think it was just because there was so much going on that you didn't want to take a nap. We finally got you settled into your Auntie Susan's bed with mommy, and out you went for three hours! You got some super cute toys and your cousin Sabryn was your Secret Santa.

We celebrated with Mommy's family on Christmas Eve. You got lots of presents from grandma, Auntie Stacey and especially Mommy and Daddy. I picked out this super cute puppy that you love! (Video to come, Auntie Stacey needs to send it to me) and Daddy got you your very first diamonds! He made you earrings out of a ring and they are going to look so pretty in your ears. We decided to take you at six months to have them pierced by the doctor.

Christmas Day was just spent as a family, lounging around and not doing much of anything. It was nice to just have a quiet day with our little girl.

Next up is New Year's Eve. You are going to spend it with your Nana Mary, cause Mommy and Daddy have a wedding to go to. Stay tuned on how that goes!

And thanks again Miss Nichol - here are so more adorable photos!

I love you peanut!

Round Two of Vaccinations

Well little one ... we went for your four month shots on Tuesday. The doctor was so impressed by how strong you are. She even said that she thinks you might just skip the crawling phase and go right to walking (like your mommy did when she was little). But then the needles came out and you were not a happy camper at all. But as soon as they were done, you settled down and went to sleep in your carseat.

Your stats at this visit were:
Length - 24.5" (55th percentile)
Weight - 13.5 lbs. (33rd percentile)
Head Circumference - 16.5" (86th percentile - you get this from your daddy!)

The doctor also told mommy that at this age, you should be sleeping through the night and it's time for me to start some tough love on you. She wants you to start sleeping in your crib and told me I need to let you cry. I'm not so sure I can do that. So we might try a different approach called the Sears method. It involves starting a bedtime routine and comforting you when you fuss (but not really picking you up). So our routine now will be bottle, bath and book time. It worked really well last night, so we'll keep trying! STAY TUNED.

And here are some more photos from Miss Nichol at Tutor Time again. The first one is my absolute favorite. You must have LOVED the noise that canister made when they shook it for you!

I love you peanut!

First Visit with Santa

Daddy and I took you to meet Santa Claus this weekend. It was a LONG line, but you did so good ... up until we were the next people or so in line, then you started to get a little fussy! But we got you settled down and here were the pics we got. Obviously, the last one is the best. You never even really looked at Santa ... but he didn't care. You were still on the good list and getting lots of presents for your very first Christmas!

I love you peanut!

You Rolled Over

Last night was a big milestone. You rolled over from your back all the way to your tummy. I think you are a little ahead on that part, according to this website. Mommy is so proud!

I love you peanut!

Someone's a Chatty Cathy!

Someone has been doing a lot of talking lately, and I have to say that we are loving every minute of it. Sometimes you will go on and on for several minutes - ususally in the morning. Here is a short video of you chatting with daddy. Sorry that he's not too good with the video camera when he wakes up!

And Miss Nichol at Tutor Time is the best. She keeps sending me great pictures of you. Here are some more.

I love you peanut!

Your Four Months Now

You officially turned four months yesterday and are talking like crazy! I am hoping to get some video soon that I can post. But here are your pics! And just so you can see how big you are growing, I've included the progression.

Averie 4 Months

Averie 4 Months

Averie 3 Months

Averie 2 Months

Averie 1 Month

And Miss Nichol from Tutor Time sent me some more great pictures. This is ice cube art day.

I love you peanut!