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1st Christmas

I had an accident in my Christmas nightclothes so the puppies were a backup!

Twas the Night Before Christmas...

Remember the "calm before the storm"?  Well, once I was over my illness, Lilly decided it was her turn.  The Thursday before Christmas, I took her to the doctor because of a cough that she had.  Turns out she had a sinus infection, and ear infection and bronchitis.  You would never have known though because she never ran fever and she is always all smiles.  It hasn't slowed her down! For Christmas eve, we went to Paul's parents house in Kyle for our traditional gumbo and gifts.  Lilly got a wagon from her grandma & grandpa.  As soon as she is better, and the weather warms a little, we will take her out for a spin.  Then again, all you need is a big kitchen for this girl! 

Me, My Grandpa and my new wagon

Grandpa took for a spin

Don't you mess with my TuTu!

Calm Before The Storm

The weekend before Christmas, we celebrated "Christmas" with my side of the family.  Dad and Linda bought a great house in Fayetteville (about 1.5 hours from us) so we all loaded and up and headed down there for some lunch and gift exchanging.  The day was great!  Great weather, food and gear for Lilly.  We were in the car headed back home and I told Paul that I was not feeling well and that my throat was literally on fire.  He thought maybe it was cedar since there were several Cedar trees on the property.  By the time we got home, I was burning up with fever and could not swallow because of the pain.  Diagnosis: Here's to strep throat season!  After a couple of days of rest and drugs, I am good as new and ready for Santa!

In her big girl chair from Poppa and Nanny

Standing in her new toy box from Uncle Kevin, Aunt Shannon & Beckett

7 months and Santa

Now that Lilly finally figured out how to roll, she is rolling everywhere.  We cannot contain her anymore!  She is also learning to wave bye bye but Paul and I each wave differently.  So we have caught her waving one hand the way I do and one hand the way Paul does.  It is pretty funny!
On Saturday, we took her to see Santa.  This year the picture is great.  Next year will be the screaming toddler!

Weekly Dose of Lilly