Reese and things

Everyday Reese does something to amaze me. I figured I better do a blog of all things she does. She is really growing and doing a great job at learning things. She has a walking toy that grammy got her for Christmas and she can walk across the living room all by herself. When you ask her for a kiss she will give you one, she also just learned to blow kisses. When you say "clap" she claps her hands, wave bye, say bye bye, night night, mama, dada, sometimes she will say hi. She has a funny face she does that is hilarious. She can pull up on things and get back down. As I have said before, I get some much joy seeing her do the things I teach her.

                                                    eating in her big girl chair for the first time

                                                                  She loves peas....

Well it has began......Reese is pulling up on EVERYTHING!! I love watching her learn new things. I was so excited when she started doing this. Well until two days ago, when she figured out how to stand up in her crib and not get back down. Nap times have been pretty rough the past couple days. LOTS of screaming, gaging  then puking. When I lay her down for her nap she cries which usually doesn't last long and she goes right to sleep. Now she cries and stands up in her crib so I have to keep going in there and putting her back down, I'll cuddle her a few times to calm her down but when I put her back down  it starts all over again. We usually do this for an hour until she finally gives it up. Today, I had to give up and just let her sleep on me. Which I LOVED the cuddle time but I can't keep letting her take her naps on me. So I've been a bit flustered today. I just have to keep telling myself 'this to shall pass'  Other than that things are great! She loves to walk around holding on to you your hands, she will be walking in no time!  Still can't believe Reese will be one in a couple months

Goodbye 2011 Hello 2012

Wow! I can't believe another year has gone. This has been an awesome year! 9 months ago we recieved the most prescious gift from God....our sweet baby girl Reese. Wow, I can't even believe she is 9 months old. In just a few short months we will be celebrating her 1st birthday. AAAHHHH! The past year and a half have been crazy, with my surgery and preparing to welcome our daughter in this world. I'm hoping for a much calmer 2012. It seems so much has been going on within our family and friends lives, we deserve it.

                     Daddy had just given Reese her first pizza crust to nibble on......

My Dearest Reese,

        The last nine months with you have brought such joy in mommy and daddy's lives. We have enjoyed every moment with you. You are such a happy baby and have the sweetest personality. I have soooo much been enjoying all the hugs you have been giving me lately. I am so honored that God picked us to be your parents, you are a very special little girl. You bring joy to everyone around you, everyone always talks about how much they love you and how good of a baby you are. You defintly don't know a stranger. I never knew I could love something so small so much. I am so very blessed to be able to stay at home with you and watch you grow and learn new things. Right now you are for sure a mommy's girl but I know one day that will change so I'm gonna enjoy every bit of it. I look forward to more smiles and giggles and can't wait to see what the new year has in store for us.
                                                                Love,
                                                         Mommy

P.S. I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living, my baby you'll be

Christmas 2011 Part 2

yep, she just stood up on her own :)

Christmas 2011 Part 1

What a great Christmas we had this year! This was the first year we started a tradition of staying home as a family on Christmas Day. When I was growing up we always opened presents early in the morning and had a big breakfast with my parents and my Mama and my Papa Bel then went to my other grandparents and were there most of the day. When Garrett was growing up they always stayed home on Christmas. We decided when we had children we were gonna do the same and I loved it.

We went to Pippo and Pappy's house the Wednesday before Christmas. We decided this year that we weren't going get up very early this year (usually I am the first awake and ready to open presents bright and early). I was so anxious to see how Reese would do. Of coarse she is small and I wasn't expecting a lot but it was still fun! I so much enjoyed watching her and Maelea play. Maelea is such a good sharer. I had brought some chocolate covered pretzels and Maelae had one in her hand and Reese took it all for herself. I can't wait until next Christmas when they are bigger and really have some fun!

My Mama and Papa Bel came over Christmas Eve. Our tradition was we always made homemade tuna casserole for supper Christmas Eve. It had been a few years since we have done this and sure was gooood! Then Grammie came after church on Christmas Day.

This picture cracks me up.......