OK...I have just a moment to catch my breath before the Christmas season really hits full effect. (Who am I kidding? I started this post on the 20th, and I'm just now tryting to wrap up the post at about 20 to midnight on X-mas eve), and what better time is there than this moment to make my November/part of December blog entry? I intend on having a special Christmas edition, followed by the inevitable 1st birthday celebration. :)
I can't believe how fast this year has gone by! I feel like it was just a few weeks ago that we cancelled our dinner plans with friends on New Year's Eve due to Maggie's eventual arrival very early the next morning. This whole year has been a great adventure and experience for us and our families. The whole reason I decided to do this blog was to be able to mark milestones and look back to see how our new addition in our lives developed, changed, and grew before our eyes. Needless to say, this has also been a great outlet for friends and family to stay updated on the latest Maggie photos as well as what was going on in our parenting adventure.
So, to begin the photos, we will start with our early November trip to Maymont Park for a family portrait. Our friend, Miah Sargent, is a professional photographer, and he was also our wedding photographer. We got to the park at about 3:30 or so. This was the first day that daylight savings time had ended, and the natural lighting provided some beautiful background color:
These three photos are my favorite of Maggie in her baptism gown.
This is my favorite of the photos, but it wasn't the one we decided to use for the portrait.
Now, I give you Maggie in November, and part of December:
Maggie's impersonation of Michael Jackson was pretty good, but her voice was lower, which threw the impersonation way off. :)
The giraffe rocker is the stepping stone to the big rocking horse.
Grandpa & Grandmommy have had fun babysitting for us.
Pausing from a bite to give the camera a smile.
The week before Thanksgiving, Uncle Chris & Aunt Jen came to visit because Chris was going to be going to an award dinner on Thanksgiving (which he won in his nominated category.) So we had a mock Thanksgiving, and we spent a weekend at my parents house with them so the Canadian counterparts could hang with Maggie...
Annie's improvised coaster.
In true coaster fashion, it stuck to the bottom of the bottle.
Who knew that boxes and wrapping paper provided so much entertainment for a baby?
Sippy cup!
"Gimme that camera!"
"Look! No hands! I can do lots more this way."
"Come back Uncle Chris! I gotta show you this!"
"...I dropped it."
"Rubber ducky: meet my mouth!"
Stare off...a tradition long held with Chris as the champion. Maggie didn't have a chance.
Aunt Jen likes me!
The toy collection at the grandparents' house has begun!
A cup: Maggie's toy of choice.
"I'm on my way to see my doggie!"
"Hi doggie!"
"Uh...hi, little...person...thing."
"Guard the house!"
"One of these days, you're going to be my friend and not run away from me."
"Come back doggie!!"
We also had a mini Christmas since Chris and Jen also weren't coming back to the U.S. in December. Maggie got a unique rattle from them, and she loved it!
Take the picture before she loses interest...too late!
"Uncle Chris, that rattle sounds a lot cooler when you shake it. I don't have too much rhythm yet."
Being little is fun!
"Hello Mag-fans! Do you like my new scepter- I mean rattle?"
Tag team by Aunt Jilly and me.
And now we hit the real Thanksgiving back at my parents house. She thoroughly enjoyed the food.
Tip that bottle back!
Boy, this is fun!
"I think there are a few more drops in here, and I'm determined to get them!"
Maggie and Gigi had some fun before the end of the night.
"Mom? How do you work this wrapping paper bazooka? I lost the instructions."
We went to Courtney's house (Annie's friend) for the VT/UVA game.
Aunt Jilly and Maggie dressed to cheer on the Hokies.
December....We went to cut down a Christmas tree with my parents at the beginning of December. It was cold, but we made it through!
I apologize for doubling up on a post, but I'm sure between Christmas and New Years, I'll have two more postings.
It's cold, so I'll allow it today - and I'm sure I look cute - but, seriously, who's ever heard of a pink teddy bear?
This is the winner!
This is Grandpa's and Grandmommy's winner! (the big one, not the little one in front)
For the last few photos, I thought I'd treat the fan club to our normal routine after we get home from work:
Dinner time - "Is there something on my face?"
"Ok...as long as my face is clean, I'll smile really big for you!"
Teeth were sprouting in every other day this month. It hasn't made for any good nights' sleep.
Bathtime - we will be retiring the baby bath very soon. She's standing up and trying to climb out!
Then, the snuggle with Mommy, following by diaper, lotion, advil for the teeth, jammies, then, as the eyes roll back from exhaustion, rocking with Mommy.
Merry Christmas everyone!!
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