One big week

This was a big week at our house: Sadie is now FOUR months old! We cannot believe it.


Sadie decided she likes her rice cereal and now reaches for the spoon...


tried to figure out this bath thing (as you can see, she still isn't sure).


She found her feet!

and... drumroll please...

she finally rolled over!


Hooray! (Mommy actually got a picture mid-roll!)



Ta-Da! (Hmm, now what do I do?)

We are so grateful for each day with our Sadie bug - our sweet daughter. What a gift!

Rice cereal, again?

So, we are still trying to give Sadie a tiny bit of cereal once or twice a day, but as you can see, she is interested in other things...


like her bib


and her fist

Oh well. She will figure it out soon, I know. What fun she is to watch!

Growing up

The last few days have been a reminder of how quickly Sadie is growing; more than the usual everyday happenings. On Friday, she had her 4 month check up (and shots - Boooo!) She is average weight and 90th percentile in length/height. Hmm, I wonder where she gets that?

Then on Saturday, we tried rice cereal for the very first time. Just a few tastes of course, but oh, was it fun to watch:


First, we sat her in the little Bumbo seat. Then got a bib.


Then her first taste...


and a second try. (Notice her clasped dainty little hands. A new but constant habit. Our little lady).

Then down on her mat for some tummy time.

(This mat is so great - it looks like a picnic blanket and the pillow is a slice of watermelon). Sadie is so strong!

Time to Play (and "talk")

Sadie loves her little activity mat - (a wonderful hand-me-down from Aunt Michelle and Carys). She plays on it almost everyday. Yesterday was especially fun, because Sadie pulled down her favorite animal from the mobile that hangs over the mat - her monkey.



First, she focused in on her monkey...


Then grabbed him and pulled him down (with a little help from Momma)


And held onto to him for thirty minutes, then for another twenty while Momma held her and walked around the house. So cute!

And here's a little video clip of what I get to hear everyday - Precious!

(Be patient - The first 30 seconds, I'm trying to elicit a response. You'll hear Sadie soon).

What fun to be a mom!

Sweet memories

Just a fun pic Jason took with his iPhone last night in Sadie's room before bed...



Sadie has a new little friend (received at Christmas)... a Glo Worm, affectionately named Gigi (by Jason). This was one of my favorite things when I was little. I am so glad Sadie has one too! Thanks Jim and Jane!

12 Days of Holiday - Part II

So after our fun visit in Austin, we packed up and headed back down to S.A.

Sadie relaxin' while we pack up our suitcases. (Thanks for the outfit Mom!)

When we got back to San Antonio, my grandparents, Dada and Pop were already there! We had a good visit for three whole days!


Here, Dada helps my mom (Pearl) bathe Sadie girl.


And then gets on those jammies. (Sadie is z-o-n-e-d...ready for sleep).


Sadie girl watching TV (or the big thing with lights and sound) with my dad, or Big G as he hopes to be called.


Daddy kissed Sadie bye-bye before he left to go to the Bowl game in Shreveport. We missed you!

Twelve Days of Christmas (and New Year's)

So, it has been a while since I posted - I took a break while we were gone, but I'd love to catch you up. Though we usually alternate holiday visits, this year, we were able to visit lots of family - San Antonio for a day, then to Austin, then back to San Antonio, then home to Tyler. Totaling twelve days away from home. (Oh, and Jason left S.A. and went to Shreveport for the Aggie Bowl game in the middle there too... ) Lots of travel, but lots of wonderful family, treats and a great holiday break. Here are just a few of the highlights: (It was hard to pick from all of the precious moments and photos.)

Down in Ol' San Antonio: My brother flew in from NYC for a few days and of course, wanted to hang with his cute niece.


What I didn't expect was him getting on the floor and climbing under her mobile with her! Brownie points for my bro! Love it!



Sadie loved it too! (Notice the giraffe bib with the green and aqua outfit? Coordinated, no. Necessary, yes. Spitting up, often).

Off to Austin (Christmas Eve, Day and the 26th).

Christmas Eve service at First Methodist in downtown Austin, then off to Michelle and Barry's house for yummy spaghetti. (Great food, Chef Barry!)


Aunt Michelle gets in a squeeze before dinner.


...and so do Mimi and Poppa.



Sadie girl chillin' in her Christmas jammies at the hotel...then off for a good night's rest.

Christmas morning: Back over to Michelle and Barry's for breakfast and gifts!



Our niece, Carys, opens up a stocking stuffer. Her dog, Sophie is interested, too.



Jason and his mom, Jane, relaxing. Great pic!


Making faces with Sadie just before lunch. Silly Mommy.

Photo shoot? Yes! Michelle arranged for her friend, who is a professional photographer, to take some family portraits.


Here are Jason, Jim, Jane and Michelle, getting ready to pose. (Jane is the only one who is ready).

Part II coming maybe tomorrow - This was a long post. Happy New Year everyone!