Randoms

• I haven't blogged in awhile. Part is because I'm dealing with a little girl who is struggling with taking naps and part because I feel like my life is boring. Not boring to me but maybe boring to those reading. 
• We finally got to go to church on Sunday for the first time with E. With her schedule and reflux fussiness, we hadn't been able to go until now. E did really well. She fell asleep during the music and slept for most of the service. 
• My 30th birthday is coming up next month and I don't know how I feel about it. It just seems so much older than 29. Sigh...

I love this time of year for the award shows. Golden Globes, Oscars, People's Choice - I love them all. 

E is becoming more fun by the day. I just love her. Taking her picture is getting harder because she can't stay still -ha! This was some pics I took before church on Sunday: 

• Is it weird that this is the first year that I have some excitement for Valentines Day? Don't get me wrong - I like the holiday but with my birthday being right after I always liked celebrating that more. (This does not get you off the hook for Valentine's Day Jason!) I'm just excited to start traditions with E with this holiday. So fun!

• This week I have put on real clothes once. I have taken a shower every day but have put lounge clothes back on afterwards. You know what? I enjoyed it! 
• I have had lemonade every day this week. It brought back memories of this time last year when lemonade was one of the only things that calmed my all day morning sickness. 

How is your Friday going?

Long New Year Weekend

* I took a little bit of a blogging hiatus - whoops. We have been dealing with some sleepless nights over here the past week and the last thing I want to do during the day is stare at a screen. Hoping to get back into the groove of things soon depending on if E decides that she likes to sleep again - say a little prayer will ya =)

We had such a nice fun New Years weekend. Jason had to use up his vacation time by the end of the year so he took off the Friday and Monday of New Years weekend. We had five glorious days as a family, and I was sad that Jason had to go back to work.

On Friday, we went to The Cheesecake Factory for lunch to celebrate our engage-versery. Six years ago, Jason took me to Cheesecake Factory at the Galleria in Houston and then proposed in front of the water wall. So fun! It's something we do every year and little E got to celebrate with us this year. She did pretty good during lunch and then conked out at the very end.

Later that night, we met up with some of my old high school friends for dinner. It was so good to see them. Amy (the one on the far left) lives in Arizona so I don't get to see her very often. It was good to catch up with them, and E behaved herself for the most part in a loud restaurant and even fell asleep.

Saturday, Jason and I went to see Les Miserables! It was SOOO GOOD! I cried and sang (silently) to all the songs. Hugh Jackman better win Best Actor for this movie or I will be so mad. It was great to get away just the two of us. Thanks Brandis for watching E - I know she was in great hands!

Sunday we attempted to go to church but that was a fail so we went grocery shopping instead. It was a lazy day spent at home. Monday, we took E to her 4 month check up. Her official stats were 14 pounds 14 ounces (67%) and 25 1/2 inches (87%). She still has her eczema but it's not bothering her so we just put lotion on it and I'm hoping it will go away soon. I took a little photo shoot before her appointment. She is such a ham.

And then after the shots:

Those things can wear anyone out. Poor thing!


Sadly, Jason and I did not stay up to watch the ball drop. We had a wake up call a few hours later by a little girl =). But it's ok I rang in the new year during my middle of the night feeding. Ha!  We spent New Years enjoying our last day together before Jason had to go back to work. We went and had lunch at Red Robin and then we went to Academy so Jason could spend one of his gift cards. We then came home and watched Dark Knight Rises. A very relaxing New Years - the way I like it.

I had some of this to ring in 2013. Love this stuff. I could probably drink a whole bottle in one sitting. 

Christmas 2012

* Warning: Lots of pictures**** Christmas Eve and Christmas Day was spent with Jason's mom and her family. We didn't have to travel this year which was awesome considering when we went to visit my family several weekends ago we had to pack our whole house =). We did Christmas Eve dinner over at our house and then Christmas Day festivities were over at Jason's aunt's house.

Jason and I tried to go to Christmas Eve service at our church, but we got there too late and the service filled up. So we just headed back home to get ready for everyone to come over that night. Don't worry though, E had a photo shoot in front of the Christmas tree in all her cuteness.

We all had gumbo for dinner and then sat around and visited. E got to meet her great-grandmother for the first time. She and GiGi got along very well. 

Aunt Minette (the baby whisperer) feeding her niece

Traditional family picture in front of the tree. E wasn't that interested. 

It's a tradition in my family that we get pajamas every year to open on Christmas Eve to wear that night.   I'm so excited to carry on this tradition with our little girl. And apparently E was so excited for Christmas to come that she woke up at 6 AM =). I just spent that extra time making the Pioneer Woman's cinnamon rolls for breakfast. They were delicious, but definitely something you can only make every once in a while because they are fattening. So worth it though - I think I definitely love this new tradition I'm starting. 

Even though it was 6 AM she still makes me smile

After breakfast, we headed over to Jason's aunt's house for Christmas lunch. We opened presents and ate some yummy fried turkey. While we were there, snow started falling outside! I was so excited that E was going to get her first white Christmas! We got between 1-2 inches of snow. 

Isn't she just the cutest thing? 

She loves this giraffe that her MawMaw got her. 

Four generations!

Our first Christmas together

When we got home we took pictures outside but didn't stay out too long because the wind was something fierce. Her little outfit made me giggle, but she had to stay warm. 

We opened up our stockings and gifts from each other when we got home because there just wasn't enough time to do it in the morning. Christmas with a little one is so much fun! I couldn't wait for her to  open her gifts even though she doesn't really get it but next year she will =). 

And don't worry we didn't forget about our other baby either. 

Christmas 2012 was one of the best yet! I can't wait to see what next Christmas brings! 

Christmas #2

The weekend before Christmas, Jason's dad, stepmom, and two brothers came into town. We had such a great time with them and glad they got to spend time with us and E. I'll let the pictures do the most of the talking. 

Fun little caterpillar that shakes when you pull it

This little toy lights up!

It is so fun to dress a little girl!

More cute outfits!

My fun gifts: A silhouette machine and a mini Ipad!! Love it!

Jason's gift: a gun. They went shooting the next day. Boys.......

The family with little Miss E before they left Sunday!

4 months!

Dear E,

On Thursday, you turned 4 months old! How did this happen? How has another month gone by? Every month with you is such a blessing. Here's what happened this month:

You are sleeping fairly well. You have your good nights and your bad nights. Your bad nights are just because your reflux is acting up but we just take it all in stride and your mom and dad just drink a lot of coffee = ). You get about 4 naps a day ranging from 45-100 minutes long again just depending on how the reflux is that day. You have one night awakening to feed and then sometimes will wake up 1-4 times a night because of your tummy. Although there have been nights were you have slept until 5:00 and one night you slept from 9:00- 6:45 a.m! Your mommy and daddy appreciated that for sure. You go to bed between 8:30-9:30 each night. I'm hoping that once you get rid of one of your naps that you will go down earlier but we shall see.

Feeding is going well. You feed every 3 hours. Lately though you are more interested in what is going on in the room than eating. Mommy has had to turn off the TV or any other distraction during feeding times because you think that is way  more important than eating - ha! You are definitely curious as to what is going on around you!

You are doing great with your tummy time. You have pushed up onto your hands a couple of times and are definitely rolling from your tummy to your back pretty much when I put you on your tummy. I have to find things to entertain you to keep you on your stomach. You reached for a toy on your tummy the other day and I was so proud of you. You can roll from your back to your side as well. You have found yourself in the mirror and smile at yourself all the time. Absolutely so cute!. I think you are saying "well hey there that's a pretty girl!" You have started noticing your feet and can touch them when you are in supported sitting but just can't get them up to your mouth when you are on your back just yet. I think it might because your cute little belly gets in the way. You kick things with them all the time especially on your play gym. You sit really well with a supported back on the floor and even try to bring yourself forward more on your own.  You are reaching for toys with your hands and are getting much better about holding them for longer periods. You can even shake your rattles while holding them now. You still love putting your hands in your mouth but now are now putting toys to your mouth too! You have also found your thumb and love to suck on it. It is so stinking adorable.

You laughed for the first time on December 15. You laughed at your dog Lucye and your cousin's dog playing on the floor. It was the sweetest sound. Since then, you have laughed at both daddy and mommy. We can't wait to hear it more often. Your smiles are getting bigger by the day - you are such a happy baby.  You still "talk" all the time. Lots of vocalizing when we talk to you, and you definitely will make different vocalizations for when you are upset or when you are happy.

Many firsts again this month: you had your first Christmas (three celebrations to be exact), your first snow!, your first road trip,  and you went to a restaurant for the first time. You also had your first play date with one of your friends. You guys were more interested in eating your hands than playing with each other but I'm sure that will change later.

As of last week you weigh 13 pounds 7 ounces. We had to take you to the doctor because of what I thought was a rash but it turned out to be eczema =(. It doesn't seem to bother you, and the doctor thinks it won't be something you have to live with the rest of your life so we are thankful. You were size 2 diapers when you wear disposables. You wear  3 months, 3-6 months, and 6 months clothes. The 6 months clothes are a little baggy on you but I know it won't be long before you are filling them out.

You grow up more and more everyday. We are so thankful for you sweet pea. We can't wait to see what this next month brings!

Love,
Mommy and Daddy