We decided to celebrate Meredith's 1st birthday the week before Christmas. She had the best time opening gifts, eating cake and ice cream and spending time with family. Here are a few pictures from the party.
I just wanted to post some of my favorites from the month of December. More to come soon!
Last Sunday we took Meredith to meet Santa at The Valley downtown. There were so many distractions, she didn't even notice Santa. Once it was our turn to meet Santa, the photographer was waving her hands and a stuffed animal so much that Meredith still hadn't noticed Santa. The photographer was keeping Meredith's attention so well that I don't think she even realized that someone was holding her. Once the photographer was finished with pictures, all of the commotion stopped. Meredith looked over and finally noticed Santa was holding her. Her bottom lip started to tremble and I grabbed her before a huge scream came out. Here is the picture with Santa and some other pictures that were taken that day.
Meredith loves to play in the leaves...
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family. Meredith got to see all of her aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. It was really nice to spend time with everyone. We have many, many things to be thankful for, especially our health and our families.
It is hard to believe that this time last year, we didn't even know what our baby's name was going to be. Now this year, Meredith is eating dressing and sweet potatoes with us. I can't believe that our sweet baby girl is almost one your old!
Here are a few pictures from our day.
Meredith and Mimi...
All of Meredith's cousins on her daddy's side...
Meredith loves hanging out with her Aunt Holly...
Meredith is becoming more and more fun every day. I can't wait to see her in the mornings and I can't wait to pick her up from daycare in the afternoons so we can play. She truly is the best thing in our lives!!!
I think her top teeth might be coming in soon. She has been drooling a lot this week and clinching her gums down on her 2 bottom teeth. I can't wait until they come in so she can start eating other foods. All this baby food is turning her nose orange!!!
She had her Christmas pictures taken on Wednesday. She looked so cute!! I can't wait to get the pictures back.
She had an appointment with Dr. Fairchild this week too. She had her ears rechecked and there is still a little fluid behind them. She has had a runny nose so I am sure that is what caused it. The doctor put her on Augmentin to clear it up. We have to go back in 2 weeks to have them rechecked again and to get her Flu vaccine booster shot. She hasn't gotten the swine flu vaccine, but I am wondering if she should get it or not. One of her friends at daycare has been out all week with the swine flu. I pray that no one else gets it.
Here are a few pictures from this week...
She loves her daddy...
I know it's been awhile since I have posted. We have been busy playing with Meredith and watching her grow. She is growing way too fast!! She had her 9 month check up in October. She weighed 19 lbs 10 oz and 29.5 inches long. Everything went well, except for fluid behind one of her ears. We never would have known that she had an ear infection because she never complained about it. She was on antibiotics for 10 days and I guess that helped. We will be going back next week to have them rechecked.
Meredith has been having so much fun exploring. She isn't walking yet, but she is crawling and pulling up on everything. She is really figuring things out. She loves to pull up on her activity table, play music and dance. It is so much fun to watch.
Still no top teeth yet! She is still eating baby food and taking a bottle. I can't wait until she gets more teeth so she can try more foods. We did take her off the formula last week. She is a big girl that drinks whole milk now. :( Our baby is growing up!
Here are some pictures and a video from this past month. I know there are a lot, but it hard for me to pick favorites since they are all my favorite!
Meredith is walking around holding a sale paper and her daddy's business card...
Mommy and Meredith...
Ginia and Meredith...
Daddy carved a pumpkin for Meredith...
Prettiest kitty in town...
Our family...
Chocolate lips...
