It may be the most wonderful time of the year, (and absolutely my favorite, hands down) but it sure is also one of the busiest. :) At least I've managed to finish all of our Christmas shopping! I've been gone for a while now, but it was actually kind of a nice little break. I think I've been able to enjoy this time of year a little bit more without a computer. Imagine. :)
Brooke is getting bigger and is growing up so fast--it's unreal. She'll be 4 months old on Christmas day. 4 months! She laughs every day now (usually around bedtime) and LOVES to sit up. (supported by us, or in her BebePod chair--a wonderful early Christmas gift from her Grandmom!) She's little miss independent--likes to do big girl stuff. :) She gets so proud of herself when she does something on her own! She had lost most of the hair she was born with, which is common, and is now growing it all back pretty quickly. We were wondering if she may be a blondie, because her eyebrows and eyelashes were so light when she was born. They've darkened since then, though, and the hair coming in on her head is DARK brown, like her daddy's. :) Super cute. She looks exactly like I did as a baby, though. Exactly.
We're really looking forward to our first Christmas with Brooke. I've discovered there is nothing like enjoying Christmastime with a child! While Ryan and I definitely treasure our past Christmases together, Christmas as a family of three is proving to be way more fun! :) Knowing we will have this to look forward to for years to come is really exciting to me. Sharing this time of year with a child really makes you reminisce about Christmases as a kid, and figuring out what you want to pass on for your children to enjoy as you once did. :)
Well, before I go, I'll share a few pictures! I did get Brooke's portraits back, but I won't be posting those two until Christmas day. :) For now, here are a few from the past 3 1/2 weeks.
All snuggled up with her ducky--this one was taken the week after Thanksgiving
Tummy time on her Veggie Tales blanket --she loves the characters!
More tummy time! She had some dry skin, thus explaining the shiny Vasoline on her forehead :)
Merry christmas Guys Happy 1st Christmas with Brooke. She is such a sweet heart. Tee
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posted by Anonymous :
8:33 PM, December 21, 2007
That face... especially in the third and fourth pictures - Em, she just makes me melt! Loved the pic in the Christmas card - Joel and I thought it was so adorable. :)
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posted by Anonymous :
10:51 PM, December 21, 2007
So cute! Have a wonderful Christmas!
*Alyssa*
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posted by Anonymous :
12:13 AM, December 22, 2007
She is such a cutie! I especially liked the first pic of her. I really like pics of babies sleeping. They always look so peaceful.:)
