Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Merry Christmas, Sylvie!

We had a wonderful first Christmas with our beautiful baby! Parrish's mom, Dale, and her husband, Ronnie, stayed with us, as well as my parents, Ferg & JJ. We got to spend time with the whole family here in Andalusia, having meals at Aunt Jan's & Uncle Frank's and at Nana & Papa's house (Parrish's dad and stepmom). Another milestone...we had our first Christmas in our very own home (this was surreal...are we adults now??). It was fun to play hostess, a task that always makes me happy. Although Sylvie slept through opening her presents (how kind to let Mommy do this for her, since it's Mommy's favorite activity), she had a great time and was a very good baby, letting everyone hold her the whole time. As a matter of fact, she went to sleep on Christmas night without a peep, which NEVER happens. I guess we really tuckered the poor thing out. We're now settling back into our routine, which includes lots of tummy time with all of her new toys. She is getting so big!

Sylvie in her Santa suit!

Harry fought for the ottoman all day and finally won.

I really don't even know what to say here, but we've been seeing a lot of that tongue lately. Probably the favorite body part at this point.

How cute is this? Seriously, probably one of my happiest moments. I was VERY warm, inside and out!

We are next headed to the lake to celebrate my dad's 60th birthday this weekend. That's right, 60th! He doesn't look a day over 59, for sure! :) Happy Birthday, Ferg!

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and we wish you all a very Happy 2010!

God Bless,
Katie

Monday, December 14, 2009

Sylvie's Baptism


We had Sylvie baptized at the First United Methodist Church on Sunday, December 13, 2009. She was almost 13 weeks old. We also got to light the Advent candle of JOY (very fitting since we are so happy to have Sylvie in our life now). Brother Tim did a wonderful job, despite feeling a bit under the weather. We had the family witness this special event, then had everyone over to our house for lunch. Here are some photos from the day:

Fancy shoes & socks!

All dressed up (Sylvie wore Parrish's gown that his mom made).

Daddy and Sylvie
(Parrish wore pink to match the pink Advent candle and for our baby girl.)

Sylvie was so good and didn't make a peep.

Brother Tim sprinkles Sylvie.


God Bless & Merry Christmas!
Katie, Parrish & Sylvie

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Sylvie sits

We tried Sylvie in the bumbo seat for the first time the other night. She is sitting up really well! I guess we'll add "bumbo time" to "tummy time."

Not really feeling it yet...

Now I like it!

God Bless,
Katie

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

More gorgeous pictures...

Here are some more beautiful pictures taken by Vicki Popwell here in Andalusia. Sylvie is 6 weeks old here.
Vicki was able to catch our sweet girl being sweet! We just love these.

God Bless,
Katie