Happy Halloween!!!

Whew!!!  Today was a BIG day, there was so much going on.  I will sleep very well tonight!  Yesterday Mommy carved pumpkins while I watched...I didnt want to touch that nasty goo that came out of them.  Then, today we set the pumpkins out on the porch for everyone to see.  I got my bunny pumpkin though.  At least the bunny isnt scary, I think its cute!  Mommy and Daddy took LOTS of pictures of me today because its my first official holiday.  This year I dressed as a ladybug.  I didnt really like my costume very much and got cranky getting my picture taken in it, so Daddy took off my costume and put on my "Baby's First Boo" bib I got in the mail from Aunt Sandy.  I liked that a little better because we could take pictures inside on the comfort of the couch.  The reason I wanted to be inside is because I spent most of the day outside.  Why you may ask did I spend so much outside?
Today I watched Mommy and Daddy plant my tree!  A few days ago when we were picking pumpkins out a the farmers market, we spotted an oak tree.  Mommy and Daddy had been looking FOREVER for a tree to plant in the front yard.  Mommy really wanted an oak tree but they couldnt find one anywhere!  Then, all of a sudden in the calm towards the end of the day at the farmers market as we strolled around, THERE IT WAS!  MY TREE!!!  A 12' tall Nuttall Oak tree!  Daddy and Mommy didnt fight too much planting the tree although I can tell Mommy seems to know a lot about landscaping because she spends a lot of time outside trimming shrubs and planting things.  The tree is beautiful and I love it because I can see it from the window in my room.  I cant wait to watch it grow, just like me!!!  What a GREAT weekend!!!

Picking a Pumpkin

Ive noticed the past few times that I have been to the farmer's market since I got my own pumpkin, there have been more and more pumpkins.  I finally got my picture with a pumpkin when Mommy and Daddy went to buy a pumpkin to carve.  It will be so much fun to carve a pumpkin - I hope they carve a bunny into the pumpkin.  That would be really cool!  Too bad we didn't buy the pumpkin Im sitting on here...Im not sure it would fit in the car!  

Its Official...

Here Daddy hands me my letter like Publisher's Clearing House...

Im an American citizen!  Yesterday when Mommy went out to get the mail, she came back in waving a letter.  It was addressed to me!  It was my social security card!  Daddy says I cant sign it until I get a job or Im 18 years old, but I dont care!  I got my first letter in the mail!  

Big Girl Chair

I continue to practice holding my head up and Mommy keeps doing stretches with me to make my neck strong.  The physical therapist, Miss Mary, says that I can sit in the Bumpo chair for a few minutes each day to help me strengthen my core and move my head from side to side.  Daddy was working with me over the weekend, and he took a break so Mommy could take a picture of me!  

State Fair

Daddy and Me looking over the State Fair

Smelling the award winning roses!

Last night Mommy and Daddy took me to the North Carolina State Fair!  There were lots of lights, smells and people everywhere.  Sometimes there were so many people I had to keep my eyes peeled on Mommy or Daddy while driving my stroller to make sure that no one stole me away from them.  Mommy and Daddy ate their favorite steak sandwiches and we walked around for a while, but we didn't stay long.  I got tired by the end of the night, and I think Mommy and Daddy did too - there's so much to take in at a fair!

The Exercise Ball

Ever since we went to the physical therapist, Ive been spending time on the exercise ball, which I am REALLY starting to love!  I can turn my head both ways and look around or see myself in the mirror.  Its so much fun! 
Today Daddy fed me a bottle too!  Yesterday we tried and I didn't really know what to do, but Daddy was really patient with me and helped me learn how to drink from a bottle.  Its much different from when Mommy feeds me, but I think Im starting to figure out the difference between the two.  After I got done eating, Daddy kept saying he was tickled pink.  I have no idea what that means except that I know I wear a lot of pink, but he sure had a huge smile on his face! Maybe he will feed me more this week after he comes home from work.  I had a GREAT weekend!

A Smile Just for You

Over the past week I have decided that its fun to smile! I know Mommy is always smiling, so I like to smile back at her and anybody that makes me happy!  There's two occasions when I like to smile a lot - when I just get done eating (and Im not dozing off to sleep) and when Mommy or Daddy are talking to me and telling me stories. Sometimes I smile during tummy time if I don't have too much air in my belly, but I still occasionally find tummy time a pain.  Ill keep working at it because it's fun to hold my head up like a big girl!

Finally Here!

The rocking chair and ottoman finally arrived and today we went to pick it up!  Once we got home it took Daddy no time to get it assembled and ready for gliding!  Daddy has already managed to take a nap in it and I must admit, its so smooth it makes me fall right asleep.  We also went to the physical therapist today.  The physical therapist, Mary did a good job with me and showing Mommy and Daddy stretches to do at home so that my neck becomes stronger on my right side.  Apparently, one of the muscles towards the back side of the right side of my neck is a little tight which causes me to prefer to keep my head to my left. I think Mommy and Daddy will keep doing a good job with me and I will try to do my best to help them so I can get full movement in my neck and see EVERYTHING in the world around me!

Sunday Dress

Me in the dress (2010)

Today my godparents and Daddy went to church while I stayed home with Mommy.  I know they said a prayer for me since Im not allowed to go to church yet.  Even though I didnt go to church, I did wear a cute Sunday dress.  This dress is special because Mommy wore it when she was a baby.  I think I look better in it than Mommy, although Im certainly biased because Im such a cute baby!  You can decide for yourself.  Its almost time to start a new week.  Mommy and I probably have some fun things planned and Daddy says that the rocking chair for my bedroom should finally be at the store (after 16 weeks of waiting) for us to pick up!  

Mommy in the dress (1982)

Visitors!

Today my godparents, Richard and Louisa arrived for their visit to North and South Carolina!  They brought me lots of presents and are lots of fun!  I'm usually really calm when I get to meet new people - and they were no exception because they loved to hold me and talk to me.  To celebrate their arrival we all went out for dinner and I was really excited to be out celebrating.  I slept for a while, and then woke up and enjoyed looking around at all of the colorful walls at the restaurant.  It was calming to hear all the familiar voices having a good time, so I decided to behave even though I couldn't eat any of the delicious food.  Maybe next time...
I look forward to another fun day - as I fell asleep I overheard that there is a lot planned for tomorrow!

More Tummy Time

Im trying to get at least one hour of tummy time everyday.  Sometimes I have tummy time on my own, but I much prefer laying on Mommy or Daddy's chest.  They talk to me and soothe me if I get upset about being on my tummy.  Its hard holding your head up when you aren't used to it!

Here Im on Daddy's chest and Mommy thought I looked silly...

This past weekend Mommy organized all of my clothes because I keep growing and everyday I grow out of one outfit and into others.  Most of my outfits fit lengthwise, but I haven't gotten all of my baby fat yet so I don't fill out some of my clothes.  Some of my clothes make me look so much bigger than I really am!  I'll just keep eating a lot and Im sure eventually I'll start to develop some cute rolls on my arms and legs!

My First Bath!

This morning Daddy and Mommy gave me my first bath!  The water was nice and warm so I really enjoyed it.  It felt much different than the sponge baths I had been getting.  I felt more relaxed and much cleaner.  Hopefully there will be many more fun bathtime moments.  Once I can hold things in my hands I have some fun bathtoys I can play with during bathtime.  It seems like Daddy and Mommy keep wiping my right eye all the time.  Sometimes after I cry or when I wake up from a nap I have a lot of sleepy dust in it, so much that sometimes I cant even open it!  By the end of the day it seemed to have less mucus in it so I think its getting better. 
The weather this weekend is beautiful, and the windows in the house have been open letting in fresh air.  Because its cooler in the house, Daddy and Mommy dress me in clothes that I haven't worn before, but I look REALLY cute!!  Im glad its only Saturday and I still have Sunday to spend with Daddy!