Santa (well sort of)

Last Thursday we met up with Chris, Misty and Reece to see the local fire department "Santa". It was very cold out, probably around 10 degrees. We bundled up our little munchkins and headed out for pictures.

Abigail looks scared, but she was taking it all in. Lots of commotion and lights to distract her. This was the best one we could get of Reece. I think his stranger danger radar kicked in with dear old Santa.



Happy mamas = happy babies. I love how Reece is looking at Abigail, "What the heck is going on here?". Abigail says "I have NO idea!"



This picture has been a long time coming. I look forward to the many memories, and family pictures we will be taking in the coming years.

Homemade Goodness

My coworker Danita knitted Abigail a hat and a hooded sweater. They are now my favorite two things she wears. There is something special about homemade knitted goodies from friends.

Bebe Pod

Abigail's neck is finally strong enough for her to use her exerciser and Bebe pod. God bless the Bebe Pod.

First Food

Last night was Abigail's first experience with solid (pureed) food. I pureed sweet potatoes with a little added water. Simple and delicious.

It was hilarious. Not because of any funny faces, but because she thought it was the greatest thing! Once she got a taste she was hooked. Every time I brought the spoon closer she started to giggle. She didn't spit it out and actually chewed and swallowed. Towards the end she was going for the spoon.

You can't tell she is our daughter or anything. She is such a blessing!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2Ovo8tbU5Y

Here is a link to youtube to watch the video.

Mouth

It amazes me that babies discover with their mouths. I am curious about it. Everything now days makes it to Abigail's mouth.

She will sit in her exerciser bouncy activity chair thing and open her mouth and use mind power to will an object to her mouth. Well not exactly but she thinks she is doing that. It is hilarious.

We introduced her to her first toys. Ones that make that great crinkle sound. This was her first toy and she had sheer delight written all over that adorable little face.



Here she is with her beloved monkey. Well maybe he needed a bath.


She is even holding her own bottle. Silly girl!



Here is the link to the youtube video of her demonstrating her fascination with her tongue. Excuse the laughter, I couldn't help it. Enjoy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71qmHrNaFVs

Happy Thanksgiving!

I know this is late...but better late than never right?

We celebrated her first Thanksgiving. We went to Caleb and Ashley's new apartment and had the most amazing Thanksgiving dinner to date! We had a deliciously moist turkey, skillet fresh green beans with mushrooms and prosciutto ham, crazy delicious dressing with carrots and prosciutto (loving dressing was a first for me), twice baked potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes with cinnamon and other yummy spices, cream biscuits, ambrosia salad and Grandma Hanson's rolls (my contribution). It was a great dinner with family.



Beckett was fascinated with Abigail. It was quite adorable. Here they are comparing finger and toe sizes.



Then we went up to Grandma's house to introduce Abigail to my cousins Rebecca and her beau Scott and KK and Rowan. Uncle Dick, Aunt Susan, Aunt Julie and Kelvin were all there too. We stayed for a few hours so that everyone had a chance to spent time with Abigail.

Grandma bought her the cutest dresses for Christmas and a faux fur coat. She looks like a mini pimp in it. My favorite was a cranberry red dress with a ruffle duster shawl. It barely fit so Grandma was going to see if she could exchange for a bigger size. I am crossing my fingers. Second place is a red corduroy with little Scotties on it.



Someday we will be able to teach her about all the things we have to be thankful for. There are so many things in our life that we are grateful and thankful for this year particularly, but the one that stands out the most is Abigail. Life got a whole lot sweeter when she came along.

The big 4

Abigail is a hair over four months old already, well 17 weeks.

Our little baby is growing up so fast!

She had her 4 month check up today, with shots. She weighs 15 lbs 11oz (four lbs more exactly since her 2 month check up) which puts her in the 95th percentile for weight. That surprises me that she is high on the percentile for weight because she doesn't look like she should be. She is long and evenly healthy but I don't think she is big per say. She is now 25 inches long (she grew 2 inches in two months) which puts her in the 80th percentile for height. Sheesh!

We were complimented on her nicely shaped head again today. I think that is a funny thing to compliment you on. Makes me wonder what they are used to looking at!

I am glad that she is healthy and happy. She is still on her medications for Acid Reflux and she had some constipation this month. But all and all she is doing great. Thank heavens for that. We are blessed.