January - where have you gone?

I can't believe how fast time is flying. Liz is 21 weeks today.  So hard to believe.  A few weeks ago I had my first business trip since baby.  Andrew, Liz and Jack home alone.  I knew it was going to have to happen, but it didn't make it any easier.  I took a video of Liz on my phone so I could watch and listen to her babbling.  I called home so I could talk to her before she went to bed.  This was Andrew's first experience waking her up and putting her to bed.  Getting her up is easy.  He had a rough time getting her to bed.  She was screaming for Mommy a long while before she would give up and fall asleep.  He is going to put her to bed at least once a week to make it easier when I travel.  I will be traveling in February and March.  
She loves standing up and looking around.  She can almost sit by herself and is working on rolling over.  No rolling yet, but getting close.  She giggles and smiles more frequently and it melts your heart. 

Some misc pictures for your enjoyment.


Pouty Face - I am ready for bed!



Showing off her new hat

you talking to me

Lizzie's First Christmas

Lizzie had such fun on her first Christmas.  Grandma and Grandpa D drove up from TN to spend Christmas with us.  We got up early to open presents.  Liz's sat in my lap and I opened up her presents with a little help from her.  Her favorite was red tissue paper.  She received many great gifts and thanks everyone for their thoughtfulness including Santa.  After gifts we cooked french toast.  While I was cooking, Grandma and Grandpa M called from French Harbor.  We enjoyed chatting with them and hearing how they were going to celebrate Christmas.  We attended the afternoon Christmas mass which Liz napped through.  It was a great first Christmas with Liz and hope everyone enjoyed the day as much as we did. 



Lizzie and Daddy




Mommy and Lizzy




Wow...look at all my gifts




I can't wait to start ripping through the wrapping paper