Starting Solid Food

When we last visited the Pediatrician, she suggested that we begin trying some solid foods with Taylor.  This is a no-stress behavioral training!  We are basically teaching her to eat off a spoon.  She is still getting her regular bottles and we are trying to incorporate 2 feedings of 1 tablespoon of a solid each day.  So far we have tried rice cereal with some Mommy milk and it has been going very well.  She is getting better about opening her mouth for the spoon and more of it is making it her mouth than on her face.  Trickiest part is trying to make sure she doesn't put her hands in her mouth when it's full.  She loves when Daddy does the airplane and train feeding too!  Later in the week we are going to move on to some yellow vegetables before moving onto some green vegetables later in the month of January.

 

Look at me Dad!  I'm eating from a spoon!

 

Yum!  I'm liking this!

Taylor's 1st Christmas

Our 1st Christmas was so special!  We woke up bright and early to give Taylor her bottle.  Chris noticed out the window that it was snowing.  It was such a nice surprise.  How wonderful was it that for Taylor's first Christmas it snowed.  They say that Christmas snow is magical.  The day went well from there. Chris, Taylor and I opened stockings together and then after my parents arrived we had a nice lunch of Filet Mignon, Stuffed Baked Potatoes and Asparagus with Cherry Cheesecake and Cherry Nut Bread for dessert.  Chris did the meal, my mom did the desserts.  Me, I cooked nothing because I'm a horrible cook.  The meal was delicious!  Then we opened presents as a family and had some relaxing time watching movies and just spending time together.  Taylor seemed to enjoy all her gifts and spending more time with Nana, Poppy, and Uncle Aaron.

 

Taylor ready for the day in her Reindeer PJ's.

  

Outside enjoying the Christmas Snow!

 

The stocking was almost as big as she is!

 

We are still working on learning that gifts come in packaging.  

But she knew right where to put the pacifiers that were in her stocking!

 

Opening her first present!

 

Enjoying the gifts!

 

Kisses from Nana!

 

Look Mom!  Uncle Aaron is actually holding me!!  =)

We hope that everyone had a great Christmas together with their friends and family!

Have a safe and Happy New Year!!

I'm 4 Months OLD!

Last week Taylor had her 4 month appointment at the doctors.  They are pleased with her progress so far.  She weighs 13 pounds and 1 ounce and she is 25 3/4 inches long.  She also got two shots and an oral vaccine.  This month she learned to roll from her tummy to her back and enjoys drooling and sticking out her tongue.  She is playing more and more with anything she can put in her mouth.  Taylor is also talking up a storm and singing in the car on our way to daycare.  We also weathered our first little cold.  I did not enjoy the nose drops and snot sucker and neither did she but for now she appears to be past it.  We are looking forward to our first Christmas next week!

Just Had to Brag!

The video speaks for itself.  Need I say more?  Pardon the crying.  We are still working on enjoying tummy time!  =)

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Well winter is upon us!  So far we have had two small dustings, which is an improvement from last year.  This time last year we had had several inches with many more to come.  Let's hope for a normal amount of snow this year.  I'm not looking forward to helping shovel if we get a blizzard.  Last year my excuse was I was pregnant.  This year, I fear I have no good excuse for not shoveling.  Taylor loves her little snow sack.  Since it's been so cold during the days we have been using it almost every morning.  She loves how warm and snuggly she feels in it.

This past weekend Brandy came and visited us.  We had a great lunch together at Panera and then we enjoyed playing together.  Here is a photo of Taylor with her "Aunt" Brandy.  =)

My First Christmas Tree

So Chris and I have differing opinions about Christmas Trees.  I'm a fan of green trees.  He likes white trees so we have both and we alternate.  This year it is a white tree year.  Over the weekend we got out the tree and decorated it.  Of course Taylor fell asleep during the decoration stage but since then she has enjoyed looking at the lights.  Although so far the cats have gotten the most enjoyment out of the tree.  Yes you know what that means folks.  We are constantly yelling at them to get out of it and to stop playing with the ornaments that are near the bottom.  =)  Chris, Taylor, and I are all looking forward to Christmas morning!

 Reading my Christmas Book from Ms. Natalie and Mr. Sean!  =)

 Kicking my legs with excitement! 

 I have Santa's on my feet!  Santa's on my feet!

Tristan doing his version of helping put up the tree.

 Daddy putting the first ornament of 2010 on the tree!

 Taking a snooze while Daddy does all the work decorating the tree!

 Tristan staring at the ornaments thinking just how he can get to them.

Our lights outside!  Chris finally got his deer!

Meeting Santa

On Sunday we went to the mall and introduced Taylor to Santa.  I was terrified that she was going to scream or she would vomit on him.  She was quite content.  No smiles but no screaming/crying fits either.  =)  Here's to many years of Christmas joy and cheer! 

I'm Quite the Talker

So this Sunday, Chris put Taylor in her crib and turned on the mobile.  I think he was hoping she would take a nap.......however she had a rip roarin' time!  She was talking, cooing, and squealing with delight.  I think all in all Chris must have re-wound the mobile at least 10 times.  Here is a quick video of her enjoying herself.  =)

Enjoy!