Where has the time gone? I remember when I was 20 weeks pregnant with you. We hadn't even found out that you were a little girl yet. Can you believe that was 40 weeks ago? I remember thinking I only had 20 more weeks until I got to hold you in my arms.
I truly cannot believe I have now held you in my arms for 20 weeks.
We have been so busy raising you that blogging seems to come last in line. I truly wish this was something I was better at keeping up to date. I say I will make an effort and then I get side tracked by you and I forget.
These last 6 weeks have been so wonderful.
Let's start with your first Christmas! You didn't receive many gifts due to not needing that much because Mommy buys you everything under the sun! You went to Grammy Gerri's & Grandpa Frank's house for Christmas Eve. You were in great spirits all night long. Auntie YaYa & Uncle D were there as well. We even took you to look at Christmas lights. I think this will be something you'll appreciate in years to come.
Christmas morning was wonderful with you. It had been one entire year that we had found out we were going to have you. You will always be my favorite Christmas present of all time. You gave me a very nice Pandora charm to add to my bracelet along with a beautiful letter. Thank you for such a sweet and kind gift.
Here is a photo of you sitting on Santa's lap. You did great until the very end when you realized you weren't sitting on Mommy's lap anymore.
On New Years Eve we went to your boyfriend Carter's house. We had a grand old time and even had a sleep over. Yes we allowed you to sleep at a boys house when you were just a baby! This will be the last time we allow this so please don't even think about asking.
Here are some fun facts about you:
*You now have 4 teeth on the bottom only. (2 arrived at 11 weeks and another 2 arrived at 16 weeks)
*You love your Taggy blanket very much!
* You have rolled over a few times from tummy to back, but this is on your terms only. Daddy still hasn't seen you do this.
*You weighed 15 lbs. 8 oz. and 26 inches long at 17 weeks old.
*You LOVE food! You're first taste of solid food was oatmeal cereal and Daddy has been having fun making you homeade meals. You've been eating sweet potatoes, prunes and plums. Tomorrow you'll be trying avocados.
*You started sucking both thumbs and still try to stick your entire hand in your mouth.
*Your friend Betty bought you a great teether which you get very frustrated at. Sometimes Mommy & Daddy have to take it away from you because you won't stop screaming at it!
We took 3 month pictures of you and for Christmas. Here are a few that we just love!
Audrey Marie you are truly one of the happiest babies I have ever been around. You constantly smile and demand the attention of everyone you meet. You bring such joy to this family and when times are tough you make them easy.
We love you so much!!!
Love,
Mommy & Daddy
