Christmas Parade

   Christmas festivities are in full swing now.  :)  And I'm loving it.  We've been doing lots of shopping, crafting, and playing already.
    Monday Night we went to the Christmas Parade.  Kendall loved it this year.  So much fun.  She loved picking up candy and putting it in another boy's bag. :)

 

Well, hey there!

   I'm just a little bit behind on blogging (as my husband reminds me of daily!).  How about a quick post to catch up the last 2 1/2 weeks.  

She doesn't look like this anymore.  *Sob*   Slow down, time!

I am loving being mommy to this little girl.  She is perfect for us.  And she's gonna be a momma's girl...I just know it.   But whoa...I just expected throwing another little gal into the mix wouldn't shake things up so much.  Things are starting to feel routine again, but boy am I busy!

 Same Shirt, different day, different hair.  Trying to get a good picture that doesn't look like she's in physical pain.  She actually has on a different outfit but they are super similar.  :)  

Love this guy too.  He's so good with our babies.  I'd be drowning right now without him!

 Kate seems to be adjusting to life outside the belly.  At first she was super needy and liked being held.  She's a lot more content now (thankfully).  She's slept through the night twice now (if waking at 5am is considered sleeping through the night).  But it hasn't been in a row.  And last night she kept this momma up a ton!   But we are getting closer.  

 On November 22, my sister Mikiah graduated as a dental assistant.  We are so proud of her.  She starts her new job this week...at my dentist...eekkk.  And I have an appointment Friday.  :)  Here's to hoping she learned a lot at school (Just kidding).

Waiting on the ceremony...
 

 The Graduate

    (Gonna try and get these on put on a CD today for you, Kiah).

We had a great Thanksgiving.  We visited with the Jones family. I totally forgot my camera (the pictures above are from a few weeks before)....hey, I was just glad I remembered the Ham before we got to far down the road.  

   I have so much to be thankful for.  I am one blessed girl.

I went shopping with my family that afternoon.  I know, I know, it's horrible that the stores are opening earlier and earlier on Thanksgiving.  I agree.  However, this shopping trip is a fun tradition with my family.  We always have a great time together, and get some great deals.  

   That pretty much sums up the last few weeks.  Things stay so busy especially at this time of year.  Hopefully I'll blog again before another 2 weeks pass.
 

One Day I'll Miss

All the randomly placed sippy cups and blankies that I find laying around.

So thankful for this little night gown girl.  She jumped in the picture shouting "CHHEEEESSSSEEEE" when she saw me snapping.  Such a mess!

Kate is 1 Month Old!

Kate Alaina, you are one month old!  

This may have been the fastest month of your momma’s life. Seems like just yesterday we were rushing to the hospital.

 

Your looks have changed a lot this month.  At first you looked a lot like your big sister did, not so much now.  You don’t have a lot of hair but what you do have is a lighter brown than the rest of the family.

 

At your 3 week check up you weighed 8 lbs and 5 oz (30%), you were 20 1/4 inches long (25%), and your head circumference was 14 inches (50%).

 

     You are a terrific nurser!  You are all about eating!  During the day you eat every 2 to 3 hours, usually closer to 2 than 3.  After a couple of nights of getting up every few hours, we started a loose schedule this week.  Since then you have been sleeping 5 (sometimes 6) hours before your first feed and 3 more hours before the next.  Momma is appreciating that! We will work more on the schedule this month.  You like to be swaddled for sleep.  You are sleeping in a rock-and-play in Momma’s and Daddy’s room.  

You are a cuddle bug.  You loved to be held, rocked, and cuddle.  You are not much for being on your own.  Daddy says you were born spoiled.  You do not like your normal bassinet and only like your swing for short periods of time.  

Your newborn clothes are starting to get too small.  You are wearing some 3 months now.  You are still in a newborn diaper but are about to move up to size 1.  

You may want to keep your future husband from reading this, but during diaper changes you like to surprise mom with projectile poop!  You are really dangerous.  

You like your bath time.  But dislike drying off and getting dressed afterwards.

We were so blessed to have you added to our family one month ago.  Daddy, Momma, and Kendall all love you soooo much.  You are a beautiful baby.  We are already so proud of you.  We can’t wait to see what God has in store for you.