Christmas Time!

Well, Christmas this year was suppose to be spent in Idaho. But after all the crap we bought and how big our Christmas was this year (not on purpose) we decided it would be easier to stay home than the try and get it all there and back again.We have not been to Sugar for Christmas in 3 years now. I cannot believe it. So since we chose to stay home . . . as usual the Arnold's came up our way. Things weren't as convenient as last time with the house next door being open . . but we made it work! Lacey and her family came up as did Bryce and Cory's parents. It was enjoyable to at least spend it with family. It's hard not having family around on holiday. The kids were EXTRA good this year. They got a little bit too spoiled. And I got a little spoiled this year. I really wasn't expecting anything big because we JUST got back from Hawaii . . but Cory got me brand new washer and dryer. (Which I did need actually) I LOVE THEM. He got me some gift cards and clothes as well. So I was very spoiled as well! Its funny I absolutely HATE doing laundry . . but since I got my awesome new ones . . I just watch it. It amazes me how such little water can clean clothes. lol The day after Christmas I decided to leave and head to Idaho. Kind of a sudden thing I just didn't want to waste another week of Araleigh being out of school. We had a great time. We spent the week with my family and went up to Island Park to a cabin. The kids went sledding and snowmachining. They had so much fun. Then we did a mini party for Livee on Monday night along with the New Years Eve party. It was great. Most the kids were starting to pass out by 12 but it was fun.

11 months

  

 

Livee is 11 months old now . . and it has gone by so fast. I feel like I have missed this whole month with her where I was gone for almost 2 weeks and then Christmas. She is such a special girl to me. It's funny how I had such negative feelings when I first found out I was pregnant (I didn't feel ready for more.) And now I feel such a strong bond with her. I had to stop nursing her in November because of our trip . . . and now find myself missing it constantly. Those were my favorite moments . . bonding with her in those quiet times. This month she FINALLY started to crawl. Yes she is WAY WAY behind. She has been going to Physical Therapy a few times to help me and her know ways to get her moving. When we were in Hawaii is when she decided to start crawling. She'd only take a few steps forward but within a week she was following us everywhere. She has truly got the funnest personality. I can already tell. She is always teasing and smiling. She is a gem. Life is moving way to fast and my kids are going too quickly. I will blink and my kids will be grown . . how sad that is. Here are some little tidbits on 11 mo old Livee Lou

* She finally is crawling

* She has 2 teeth and another coming in now on the bottom so 3 teeth on the bottom

* She has amazing blue eyes

* She LOVES her blankie

* She has TINY feet. She is almost 1 and still in size 2

* She says mama, num num (means she wants food or more), dada

* She is starting to communicate better

* She HATES getting her diaper changed . . its a fight EVERY single time.

* She is pulling herself up now

* She gets tons of attention every time we go into public. I mean she is cute and I love her but it's almost weird how many times I get stopped. I do not do this to other people and their kids. So I am starting to think she has some kind of love potion #9 hidden in those cute chubby cheeks!

* She LOVES playing in the toy room with the kids . . . she'll stay in there forever as long as someone is in there with her. 

* She REFUSES to drink. Sippys, cups, bottles . . . its a fight to get a few sips down her. So we heavily rely on applesauce to keep her hydrated. 

* She will ONLY eat Sweet Potatoes and fruits. She use to LOVE squash but since I came back from Hawaii she sees it . . . she screams for her life. 

* She LOVES pasta. She will sit and eat as much as I am willing to give her. Just like her mama.

* She pulls faces JUST like my grandma Roberta . . and I love it. I get daily reminders of her.