Blizzard 2009

I woke up on December 19th to lots of white! While I had been sleeping

it had started to snow. It snowed, and snowed, and snowed! It was my

first blizzard! When it was all said and done, we got about 20 inches of snow!

We had a super fun snow day at home. Daddy did lots of

shoveling (which I'm not sure was very fun for him) and I even took a nap in

my crib for the first time since I came home from the hospital after I was born!

One of the times Daddy went out to shovel, me and Mommy went outside to check

it all out. It was really cold and windy so I didn't stay outside too long, but of course

managed to get a few pictures to document it all!

Then we all came in and made

lots and lots of Christmas cookies. We listened to Christmas songs all day and

night and really got into the Christmas spirit!

Me and Mommy hanging out waiting for the cookies to

finish baking!

Mommy and Daddy using me as a snow measuring stick. My feet were

on the grass!

Up to my waist!

The next day, we went outside to survey the damage and see

how deep the snow got once the storm was over.

Now it's up to my chest!

Laying in the snow


All in all, I have to say, this snow stuff is pretty to look at and

is great for getting a few extra days at home with Mommy, but

I do love the warm weather!

A Farm, A Tractor, and Santa!

On December 17th, Mommy, Daddy, and I met Scott, Tricia,

and Ava at Huber's Farm to see Santa. Mommy and Daddy had

never gone before and we were all excited to bundle up and take

a hayride. It was a really cold night so Mommy made sure to bundle

me up really good. They had a tractor for the hayride with blankets in

case we got cold. The tractor was all decorated with lights to look just like

a sleigh! We rode on the sleigh through the farm that was all lit up with

Christmas decorations. Then, we pulled up to where Santa was! Ava sat on

Santa's lap first and then I got a turn. I didn't cry or anything! I was

a little confused but sat still long enough for Tricia to get some pictures.

Then we waited for the tractor to come back and get us. We stood around a

big fire while Daddy fed me a bottle. Then we got back on the sleigh and

saw some more lights. Once we got back to the parking lot, we walked around

a small area with lots of Christmas decorations and took some more

pictures. We had such a great time and will definitely be back next

year!

The whole fam all bundled up!

After the sleigh ride

Me and Mommy being silly

Playing Catch Up

As you can see from my last post, things around here

have been a little hectic, so I'm pretty behind in my blogging.

So please forgive the massive amounts of blogs that are coming.

We have had lots of things happening around these parts! Even though

we are still all very sad about Della, lots of good things have gone

on too...

R.I.P. "Sweet" Della Rose

July 1, 2000 -

December 21, 2009

Gone but never forgotten

I am very sad to report that our family suffered a terrible loss..

On Monday, my sister "Sweet" Della Rose passed away.

We are dealing with the loss but it is not easy.

We love her and miss her dearly. She is in doggy

heaven now but we will never forget her. We know

you are getting all the pizza crust, french fries, and butt scratchin you want.

Be a good girl up there princess, we love you!

So just a quick update...

Tonight Mommy, Daddy, and I went to 34th street in hampden to see the Christmas lights!

It was a little cold out but I had a blast seeing all the pretty lights! And of

course here is the photo proof...

Me and Mommy in front of the old bay and natty boh tree

some of the beautiful lights

more Me and Mommy

the fam in front of Mr. Boh

more Mommy and Me(mind the little girl

in the back's face!)

That's right another one :)

More Fam

Yep last one

and now some Christmas glamour shots!

and

I know, I know! Mommy and Daddy have been keeping me so busy that I haven't had time to update my blog in a really long time! Where to begin? Well, I am four months old now and getting very big and strong. I'm rolling all over the place and am practicing sitting up, but much prefer standing with Daddy. Daddy also swears that I'm going to start crawling any minute! I just had a doctor's appointment and Dr. Kumar said that I am 13 pounds 6 ounces and 25 inches long! I got some shots at my appointment, but I was pretty brave and hardly noticed when the nurse stuck me.

I'm also starting to get some teeth, I think. I have been a drool monster and am chewing on anything in sight. Mommy and Daddy think they *might* feel something starting to poke through, but nothing has made it's appearance just yet. I'll keep you posted!

Like I said, I've been very busy the past few weeks. Mommy had to go back to work, so on November 16th, I started daycare with Ms. Robin. I really like it there and have made lots of new friends. I think it makes Mommy feel better to see me smiling when she comes to pick me up.

I also had my first Thanksgiving... TWICE! Mommy, Daddy, and I spent actual Thanksgiving with Grandmom, Grandpop, Aunt Holly, Uncle Rich, Zachary, Aunt MB, Uncle Mark, Aunt Donsie, Uncle Steve, Uncle Bernie, and Aunt Aline. Then, the next day we went to Grammy's house and had another big dinner with Grammy, Grandpa, Aunt Lindsey, Uncle Steven, Uncle Pat, Aunt Ashley, Cameron, Aubrie, and Kolby. I had a great time!

Right now, we are getting into the Christmas spirit here at home. Daddy put our tree up and this weekend, we are all going to turn on the Christmas music and decorate it. We are also trying to find some free time to go visit this Santa guy everyone keeps telling me about! I'll be sure to put up pictures when we finally see him :)

That's just some of the antics we have been up to over here. I hope everyone has a great Christmas!

Pleased to enjoy some new pictures! :)

Just layin around

Wearing my favorite "Sopranos" running suit

Yeah, I can hold my own bottle...because I'm a big girl!

A little quality time with my sister

My first snow...I wasn't really sure about it.

Reading a story to Daddy

I Rolled Over!!!

Thats right folks on Halloween night I rolled over for the first time.

And of course here is video proof.

I had already been rolling onto my side so thats where the video

picks up. I do eventually get my arm out from under me. Enjoy!