Decorating for Christmas

I don't know who had more fun decorating this year...Kate or my parents. I just love watching Kate experience all the sights of the season. She absolutley loves looking at the lights on the tree and the little village that lights up. If she could only crawl...you know she would be into everything!

Kate's window seat

I found Kate the perfect little seat at her Mamaw and Papaws. I put her in the front window behind the couch. She sat there for the longest time just as quiet as a little mouse, watching the cars go by. I had to get some pictures of it. PRICELESS!

Thankful

I'm a little late getting the Thanksgiving post up, but here it is anyway. I love this picture of Kate. I didn't get many pictures, I was busy visiting with everyone. I think my mom got this shot. Just wanted to say THANKS to having such a great family!

First slice of pizza

I know I have documented alot of Kate's firsts, but this one tops them all...

I think pizza will be Kate's favorite food! I let her try a bite of my piece and the rest is history. I knew she would make a mess so I stripped her down to her diaper and put her in her high chair. She had a blast tearing in to that piece of pepperoni pizza!

Photo shoot

My sister-in-law and my brother had me to take some pictures of their family today. I think we picked the coldest day we've had yet. The pictures turned out great, but of course, they are related to me, what do you expect! HAHA!

First Halloween

Here is the little ladybug beside her jack-o-lantern.

Emily and Amy had fun going trick-or-treating with us.

Kate's first Halloween turned out good. She got to experience everything a little girl should, from carving a pumkin to trick or treating! I think at this age we do it all for ourselves, but I love it! As you can see in the last picture, she had a big night!

5 months old!

Look at her little fat rolls on her side. They are too cute!

Can you believe Kate is already 5 months old? Where has the time gone? Here are a few recent snapshots.

THANKS Mom and Dad!

Here are some more pictures from the trip to the Mountains. I want to thank Mom and Dad for taking us on such a great trip. It was a great way to get away and relax. I am so thankful to have a wonderful family that supports me so much. No matter what I go through, Mom and Dad are there for me! I love to watch them with Kate. It seems like they are having a ball with her. I just wanted to let them know how much they mean to me and Kate! WE LOVE YOU!

Sock Monkey

I bought Kate a little sock monkey at the Toy Bin at the Old Mill. She loves holding it and chewing on it. It just fits in her little hands. I thought this pic of her sleeping with it this afternoon was just too adorable!

Smoky Mountians

Here are a few pics of our trip to the mountians. We have been here since Monday and we are coming home on Thursday. The trees are beautiful and I have had a great time with my parents and Kate. I will post more pics and highlights of the trip later!

4 month shots

Kate got her 4 month shots today. She was a trooper! Last time, she cried her only real tears she has ever cried. Today she cried a little, but I took tea bags to put on her legs and it seemed to take the sting away. I will always take tea bags for shots in the future. It works! She seems to feel a little sluggish tonight though.

She weighed 14 pounds and was 25 inches long. She seems to be doing great.

I told her that if she did a good job at the Dr. office, I would buy her something. (ha ha) She got a new pair of Nike tennis shoes! (Sorry, no pics this time!)

We've been busy!

Mamaw and Kate are ready for church! Don't they look nice?

She couldn't take it! She ate until she konked out!

Kate was trying out her new duds. She is ready for cold weather. She looks so good in green!

Kate got a new Dora stroller. She can sit in it so good. She is getting big way too fast! She had better slow down!

Hannah Montana for a day

Recently at school we had to dress up like a famous singer. The only thing I could think of that Kindergarteners would recognize is Hannah Montana. Kate didn't know what to think at first. When I dropped Kate off at the sitter that morning, I was glad no other parents were dropping off their kids when I dropped her off!

When I got to school, I fit right in with the other Hannah Montanas. I was actually Miley Cyrus (the brown hair), but 5 year olds only know her as Hannah. I kind of liked dressing like her. Maybe this will be my new fashion!

"Monkey"ing around with Papaw

My dad has the best time spending time with Kate. The other day they were in the yard and I was on the deck capturing some moments they shared. He said the other day that the tree in the first picture looks like a "Kate" tree. The branches are low and she will probably end up in it. I love how he takes the time to show her simple things such as how the grass feels on her feet (which she doesn't care for) and how it feels to sit in a tree. These pictures are priceless!

Shopping

Kate and I went scrapbook shopping in Clarksville Saturday. We went with Leslie, Mimi, Kara, and Henry. This is the view from the back seat in Leslie's Tahoe. Kara and I were stuck in the back of the bus! The car seats were blocking the door, so we had to climb out the back hatch all day! By the end of the day Kara had decided the Tahoe needed 6 doors!
Henry and Kate were the best little babies! They are growing up so fast. They are starting to notice each other when we hold them close together or sit them beside each other. I can't wait until they raise up and try to talk to each other in the car seats! I wonder what they will discuss?


Ok. Here is the water jug that Mimi got me at the gas station. I asked her to get me 2 bottles of water (remember, I am in the back and I don't want to climb out of the hatch). She comes back with one regular bottle of water and this. She said "It was cheaper." It was so funny. I am so glad she was being so thrifty! I am still working on drinking it!

She found her feet!

This morning I was playing with Kate in the bed and she found her feet! I have been waiting for her to do that and she finally did! She tries so hard to get her toes in her mouth. She just grunts and groans! It is the cutest thing!

Travis, Emily, Amy, and Kate

Travis, Emily, and Amy just love their newest cousin! I took the opportunity to get some pictures of them a few weeks ago and this one is just precious! There were some other good ones, but this one is my favorite and it wasn't even posed! Sometimes the subjects in the pictures just always look good!

sticky situation

I just love these pictures of Kate holding her own sucker! She just smacked her lips and made all kinds of noise. She was in a sticky situation when she finished!