My first Christmas- A recap

It was a very exciting two days! On Christmas Eve we went to MeMe and PawPaw's house for a celebration after Mass. I got to meet a few people I'd never met before. I was a little scared at first but eventually warmed up. We opened presents and I got some neat chewy toys and 2 pairs of PediPeds. I also got a whole bunch of baby wipes and some money.

We headed home so Luke and I could get in bed. Santa only comes when you are asleep. First, I kissed my Elf goodbye and told him I'd see him next year. I don't quite understand about the elf yet though.

I woke up on Christmas Morning and was excited because Santa came. Noni and Papa came to watch me and Luke open gifts. I loved everything that I got. I was excited about the Piglet Luke got me and he loved the bath set that I got him. It is also his 5th birthday so he got a birthday gift too. I was excited with all my stuff. I played awhile and took a nap so we could go to Noni and Papa's house.

At Noni and Papa's I got a bunch more cool stuff from them, Bep Bep and Heaffer. I got gift cards to Wilkenson's, money, a purse, toys, , a beach towel, and a big Minnie Mouse. I love all my stuff.

I'm sitting in a high chair...

and that means I'm eating food. I'm still just having sweet potatoes and cereal. But, it's yummy. My Mom makes me the best sweet taters EVER.

Uncle Robert's

We went to Uncle Robert's tonight to celebrate his birthday, Luke's birthday, and Christmas. I let everyone hold me and I was a good girl. They all liked me outfit too. My Aunts thought I looked like a reindeer with the big bow Mommy put on my head. Daddy hates that bow by the way!

I like Luke's room

I love my high chair!

A Very Special Gift

came in the mail today. Well, actually several did, in a great big box. Daddy told Mom at church tonight that a huge box had come USPS from Aunt Rhonda and Uncle Sidney. They always send me and Luke nice things. I haven't met them because they live in Mississippi but Mom grew up with cousin Rhonda. Actually, Rhonda is a lot older than Mom (ok not that much) Mom told me to type that.... but Rhonda used to babysit Mom. She taught Mom how to put on make-up, roll her hair, and how to secretly open your Christmas presents. Anyway, she sent Mommy a Christmas gift too- and Mommy opened it because the curiosity got to her. It was an oil painting of Mommy, Luke and me. Mommy thought it was beautiful and it made her cry. It was painted from a photo of Mom and Luke just a couple hours before I was born. I got added into the painting too though! We love it Aunt Rhonda and we love you and Uncle Sidney for always remembering us. We'll be thinking of all of you on Christmas.

Look who is 5 months old....

Life is getting better. My reflux doesn't cause me nearly as much pain as it used to. However, I am still back and forth to doctors. They can't quite figure out why I'm always congested and coughing. I am still on Neocate formula and Simply Thick. Mom has been able to cut back a little on the Simply Thick. I'm getting somewhere between Honey and Nectar. My cereal didn't go too well after a few days so back to just milk. Last week at my visit to Dr. Casteel I was 24 inches and 13lbs and 13 oz. I've grown some recently. Speaking of growing, my hair is coming back in and I'm looking a little more normal. My favorite things are:

Luke

Rudy

Kicking my legs

Eating

Mommy

My baby doll and duck

Bath time

Eating my fingers(makes it hard to get a good pic)

Not favorite things:

Car Rides

Sleeping

Watching TV

Swinging

What happens when Mom leaves Luke in charge

Luke's Christmas Play

Noni walked around with me and I took a good nap. I enjoyed seeing my brother dressed up like a shepherd. There were lots of kids to entertain me.

My visit with Dr. Casteel

Well, it went as Mom expected- she wasn't thrilled with my progress or lack of. So, next month I've scored myself another visit to Children's hospital. I will probably end up with 2-3 procedures being done on me. I will be asleep for them though. Please keep me in your prayers! I try to be happy and most of the time it goes ok. Papa watched Luke while Mom took me to the doctor. When we got home we all took a picture together.

Being entertained by Luke

Tonight, Daddy noticed that I was really laughing out loud. Luke was using his broom to hit a toy of Rudy's. He'd run in front of me back and forth. I thought it was so funny. He can make me laugh without even trying. Mom grabbed a video of me watching him. I love Luke.

My nap today

Today, Mom found me asleep on my tummy after she'd laid me down for my nap. I decided it would be more comfortable to sleep like Mom and Luke. I slept for 3 hours!!! When she came to check on me she noticed someone on the floor:) Rudy likes to take a nap with Luke and me.

My First Cereal

It tasted good and I ate every last bite that Mom had in the bowl. She mixed it with a little prune juice. I like eating with a spoon- yummy cereal.