Friday, January 20, 2012

1st Christmas

Your first Christmas wasn't anything like we expected---you & I were both sick with a stomach bug.  We were miserable.  NeeNee & Pops came into town early to help take care of both of us.  I got to experience you throw up on me for the first time. Real throw up, not spit up.  It was gross.  You were a trooper though, and we were able to enjoy some family time.  We took a LOT of pictures, but here are some of my favorite.

Christmas at Bubby & Papa's 

This is right before you threw up on me...

Christmas Morning....







Christmas with NeeNee, Pops, & Uncle G....


Pops had this antique stroller that he found at the ranch restored for you.  

You love it. 

All of the great grandkids with Nena. 

You & Uncle G snuggling & playing with the iPhones. 






Although, it didn't go as we had planned, we still enjoyed every minute of our first Christmas with you.  We love you oh so much, sweet girl!

Love you-
mom 

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

laughter...melts my heart

I just had to stop what I was doing & write this moment down.  It's been a long day. A long week--your birthday was yesterday (many posts on Christmas & birthday to come) & we had a play date today with some very dear friends, & now we are getting ready for your party on Saturday.  You & your dad are in the playroom while I have a little down time before we put you to bed.  Your dad, well he is amazing, but he has been reading to you for the past 20 minutes--every book on the bookshelf!  You haven't really been paying attention to him at all, but all of the sudden I hear you laugh.  Daddy reads a little, you laugh.  He reads more, you laugh. And on, and on it goes for 15 minutes.  It's the sweetest sound in the world.  I don't ever want to forget that sweet little laugh.  I don't ever want to forget hearing your dad reading to you & you laughing. God knew I needed to hear that-- it was at the perfect moment, but I shouldn't expect anything less because His timing is perfect.  I hope you know how loved you are, because we love you A LOT!!!!

And there it is again......laughter! My cup runneth over!