Victoria's First Christmas!

What a lovely first Christmas with Victoria. It is awesome to have so much wonderful family around.


Christmas Eve we went to mass with Grandma and Grandad Greenough and Aunt Mandy, followed by a beautiful prime rib and yorkshire pudding dinner (thanks Dad) and a nice toast (or two:)


Christmas morning Grandma and Grandad Greenough and Aunt Mandy joined us at our house and Victoria was adorable all morning.


At noon we went to Linda's and had a lovely time with all the Schneider family. The cousins are all so cute and now with Jamie and Jeff giving us a new one next May...it is exciting. Two high chairs next year, can't wait!

Is this all mine?




I've been wanting one of these!



I feel pretty...

Wow, that was fun!

Mine.... all mine!

Thank you all for the presents...now I will crawl for you, as your present!!

I'm done...I am so loved.

Christmas Angel

My friend, Cindy, from Memory Works Digital took some priceless photos of Victoria. I hope you enjoy as much as we do!

We are looking forward to her 1st Christmas!

Almost six months now...big girl!

I'm sitting up now. It's a different world from this perspective!

I have nice buns!!

I found my feet... they're delicious!

Two bottom teeth showing and a top tooth on the way!!

My First Halloween

Baptism

We had Victoria's Baptism on Oct.18th. She had her first headcold and couldn't breath the night before, but in spite of that, she was a perfect angel during the service. She was entertaining because each time the pastor asked a rhetorical question, she would 'answer'. It was very cute. We had all of Brad's and my immediate families, Tom and Deb Lightner, Mark Rosenberg and Kenny Maier all there for the occasion. Thanks to them all for being a part of it, especially to Victoria's God-parents, Deanne and Kevin. If you can see the bracelet she's wearing...that is the same one I wore for my Baptism 30 years ago.

Pumpkin Patch

Oct. 17th we went to the Pumpkin Farm at Pool and Hall Johnson. It was a popular spot - we saw the Bowersocks, Wilsons (and all the cousins), and Gossetts.

Praying for the Cowboys!

4 months

Victoria has changed so much in the last month, it amazes me. Everyone always told me children grow up fast, but I had to see it to believe it.

Her smiles and giggles can light up a room so I've captured some of our recent favorites here. Hope you enjoy as much as we do :)

Vintage baby - my teddy bears and dress and Brad's Mom's rocker (she rocked all three of her kids in it).

She can hold the bottle now.

This is very exciting!

Swimming with Daddy

3 month pictures

We all went for pictures today and Victoria was a perfect model! Of course, we got sucked into spending more money than we planned, but how do you say no to your own child's darling pictures?? I have to get more self restraint for the 6 month photo session :)


When we got home she had a major melt-down :( This is very rare for her, but I think she was letting us know that on-demand cuteness like she delivered today doesn't come for free! She's pooped out now so I think tomorrow when we can stick to our regular routine, she'll be back to normal...let's hope!!

Bumbo seat!

We've been busy packing this week and preparing for the move so needed something new for Victoria to do during her activity time. Everyone raves about these "Bumbo" seats and now we know why. It helps her sit up straight and she can sit for up to fifteen minutes just checking things out (she likes ESPN and cartoons :)

She's been hogging the remote from Daddy!!

She's such a happy baby :)
Cheeky little crow!! Pooped out after watching Mommy and Daddy pack!

She's awesome!!

Stratford 2009

We spent last week in Stratford, Canada with Grandma and Grandad Greenough. It was a perfect break from the heat, as we enjoyed an average of 70degrees for the entire stay. Victoria got to meet a lot of the Ralph and Greenough families. We had an amazing time.

Daddy feeding Victoria at the picnic.

Grandma reading with Victoria after our picnic lunch.

All bundled up for a walk with Grandad.

Victoria getting a kiss from her cousin Evan. So cute!

Schneiders with Aunt Judy giving rabbit ears.

with Grandma and Great Aunt Laurie
with Great Aunt Judy

with Cousin Paul and his new bride Mallory

with Cousin Jordan