First Christmas

You know the drill by now. Every holiday is multiplied by three for us. So Teagan had 3 first Christmases. We started at my mom's on Christmas day. We went to Christmas Eve service with my mom and then stayed the night there. We waited for my sister and her gang to show up to open presents. Meanwhile we just posed Teagan in as many shots around the tree as possible. Teagan cuddled with Jacob when he arrived. A 3-D version of Polar Express led to the fun pic with 3-D glasses of Nick and Tara (aka Brenda). The day was certainly memorable, even if mommy forgot her Christmas dress and any tights. Daddy drove the hour back home on Christmas night to retrieve the items for Christmas in New Jersey the next day.

Off to New Jersey to spend Friday morning with Nana and Grandpa. We left MD early, so a bath was in order when we got to NJ. Nana certainly didn't mind. Note the Elvis hair-do in the onsie after the bath shots. The aunts, uncles, and cousins arrived later and had much fun holding and playing with Teagan. Teagan also received her first "Giants" gear just in time for the Superbowl!

On Saturday, we went to Chris's cousin Alexis's house to see more relatives and introduce Teagan to many. It was great to see everyone, especially Chris's cousin Brian and his family who were up from North Carolina. The back of Joe was the best we could do to immortalize the volume of his hair-do.

After returning home Saturday night so Daddy could volunteer at church on Sunday morning, we headed to my sisters to have Christmas with my Dad. Petey, Jay's sister's dog, was visiting and very interested in everyone and being on the couch. Note my foot holding him back. KFC was the menu as we were all pretty tired by the end of Sunday.

Overall, a wonderfully busy four days not soon to be forgotten. Couldn't ask for a more wonderful life.

First Thanksgiving Journey

So we started in Maryland at Grandmom and Pa's house. I watched sports with Daddy, blew out my diaper, and shared my bouncer fish with my cousin Jacob so everyone could eat. Didn't quite get a good family photo. Mama is too tall to sneak in at the last minute. But the process leading up to the photo was memorable... babies crying, dogs running in...

Then off to New Jersey to see Nana, Grandpa, and all my aunts, uncles, and cousins. Uncle Mike carried me all around the living room when I got fussy. I met and played with all my cousins. I also got to see a great play by Juliette, Zach, and Kristina about Star Wars. I had quite a little mohawk after nursing that night, but was quite cute waking up from my nap at Nana and Grandpa's the next morning. Nana and Grandpa gave me my first sink bath in their kitchen. Only video of the bath, no pics.

Finally off to Aunt Rachel and Uncle Jay's to see Granddad. I unexpectedly cooperated for a family photo. Zach still had a cast on and was not happy about the photo.

Sports with dad

I can't complain about Chris watching sports when Teagan looks so cute watching with him.

Two Months Old Already!

Well 2 months has flown by. Teagan turned two months old on November 17. She now weighs
11 lbs 1oz and is 24 inches tall. These pictures were taken after she bravely endured 4 shots! I believe she was setting up for a speech to us all about how to treat a princess, but then realized she can't talk yet. Better luck in a couple years baby girl!

Audiology reunion

Meeting my fellow Audiology Docs.

Practice for Christmas pictures

Probably won't make the Christmas card, but it was worth a shot.