Remi's First Turkey Day!

First, I have to say just how much I LOVE this outfit - a gift from Granny. I'm so happy she was able to wear it so many times ;) THANKS, Granny!

Remi's first Turkey Day was great....so great, we actually were able to "give thanks" twice in the month of November.

Early November, before Randy's mom & stepdad left for Florida, we hosted his mom's side of the family over for Thanksgiving. We had a full house and enjoyed hosting Remi's first Thanksgiving dinner. It was an unseasonably warm November day and just beautiful!

Then, on actual Thanksgiving, we had a nice relaxing day and then we hosted Randy's dad's side for Thanksgiving dinner.

Carrying on my Thanksgiving weekend tradition - Sally & I rose early at 5 a.m. to get totally engrossed in the Black Friday sales...scoring a new laptop and fun gifts for some special ladies :)

I ALWAYS decorate for Christmas on the day after Thanksgiving, but this year, I was a little tired and I had a little extra company ;) So, we trimmed both trees on Saturday and Clark, I mean Randy, decked the halls outside on Sunday. The house looks great and it's so warm and festive...my favorite!

I just love this time of year and can't wait to see Remi's first holiday season unfold. Check back often throughout December - there's Santa and parties and then my family arrives on the 22nd from Alabama!!!! Here's hoping for a white Christmas for my southern neice & nephew who've never actually seen a true white Christmas ;)

Happy Holidays everyone!!

Our Little Turkey! 7 Months Old

Hard to believe, but our baby girl is 7 months old today! She's the light of our lives and changing so much every single day. I am thankful that I'm still home with her, but still seeking employment. I know that God will provide a new path for us when the right opportunity comes along. Until then, I'm enjoying being a homemaker for my family :)

Here are Remi's stats:
*19.5 lbs
*28 inches
*Two bottom teeth and pretty sure we've got a top tooth making it's way in
*She chews on EVERYTHING
*Loves grabbing anything she can reach...especially mommy's hair and face! OUCH!
*Loves jumping up and down. She's definitely a mover and a shaker!
*Still in love with her big brother Buck - thinks he's funny and now when we say "Where's Buck?" she looks all over for him....so cute!
*Sleeping 12-13 hours at night. She was waking at 10:30 every night for a little extra snuggle time with mommy, but daddy broke her of that. Way to go Daddy!!
*Eats ~ 30 oz of formula a day with rice, fruit and veggies 3xs a day
*Sitting up completely on her own
*Still LOVES bath time and now sits up in the tub and plays with toys. Mommy is basically "in" the tub with her, leaning over the side to step in if any wobbliness occurs

We are looking forward to Thanksgiving tomorrow with Randy's dad and family. We have so much to be thankful for. With the birth of our sweet Remi Caroline, our wonderful family that surrounds us, old friends who continue to add joy to our lives and new friends (young and old!) who we look forward to sharing many memories with in the years to come, we are truly blessed!

Here's to a wonderful Turkey Day to you all!!

Nothin' Slow About this Little Turtle!

Remi's first Halloween was so much fun with our little turtle. I bought her costume when I was expecting and didn't know the sex of the baby yet. At the time, I had no idea just how cute it would be!!! :)

On Wednesday we went to our Beaumont Parent Group Halloween party. Remi always has a good time with all her friends! Then on Halloween, Randy carved our pumpkin while Remi and I watched from inside, it was a wee bit chilly! After it was carved, we took our little punkin and stuffed her in the hollow pumpkin. She loved it and we loved the photo opp...as usual! We finished up the night with a party at the Zeller's. By the end of the day, Remi was falling asleep in my arms.

Our little turtle is a mover and a shaker these days, changing so much every single day. She was such a trooper and did great with me taking her in and out of this costume at least 10 times without shedding one single tear!

Now...off to find that perfect costume for next year - at a discount! Always after a bargain :) Hope you all had a HAPPY HALLOWEEEEEENNNNN!