Wednesday, January 1, 2014

December 2013

It's been another fun month and Page has loved the Christmas season! She insists on looking at Christmas lights anytime we're out after dark ;) Page had two play dates with JJ, a Santa visit, a trip to the Dessert Botanical Gardens to see the luminarias, fun at the McCormick Ranch train park, Mommy's 30th birthday celebration, JJ's 2nd birthday party, GG Lu's 80th birthday celebration, Makayla's 5th birthday party at Bounce U, a play date with Heath at the CMOP, Zoolights, another trip to the CMOP, celebrated Christmas with both families, Uncle Bobby's birthday celebration, a barbecue at Grammy's, and dinner with Daddy's friend Andy.

New this month...
1. Page has a love/hate relationship with Santa. She is very intrigued, but also fearful at the same time. Page will ask about and look for him but also says she's scared, will make us take Santa decor down, and she wants to stay clear!
2. Page is learning Spanish, thanks to Dora! She knows numbers 1-5 and will say "abajo" when she wants down! "Unicornio" is another favorite. It's so fun to watch her learn :)
3. Page has become very in tune to her feelings and can share them with us! She will also tell us when something is hurting. It has been so nice knowing how P is feeling!
4. Page has become very independent this month. She wants to do everything herself! Page will even get the step stool if she needs extra height. She often says "my turn" and will get very upset if she can't do something or if someone does it for her. Page is starting to dress and undress herself, zip and unzip zippers, and open and close doors. Look out!
5. Page is no longer refusing milk so we have stopped the Pediasure supplements!

Sentence of the month: "Mommy, where's my Santa hat? I can't find it anywhere." Page continues to amaze us with her growing verbal skills!

A few random pictures from December...

 Love this silly girl!

 Starbucks Littlest fan :)
Playing with Uncle Nick!

Fun at the CMOP!!



New Year's Eve at the Cheesecake Factory! Yummy ;)
Thanks for the gift card GG Marion & GG Warren!


We are sad to see December end but also excited to experience all that 2014 has in store for us! Happy New Year!!

Holiday Fun All Month Long...

Lots of fun all month long :)
Page with her Christmas Train!

Zoo Lights!!
 

Auntie Jenna's Cookie Party!
 
Page's 1st Gingerbread House, made at Preschool :)
 
Our little reindeer, one of the many holiday crafts!

Loving all the Christmas lights!!
 



Medical Updates

Page's cardiology appointment went well on the 19th! Her ASD is down to 1mm, surgery should not be needed and should not effect her negatively. Page did awesome for her echo, vitals, and check up. I'm a proud Child Life Specialist and mama, so happy to see her cooperating and without fear of the medical setting! :) Page was up to 37 inches (90%) and 27+ pounds (50%), she has come a long way! We will follow up again next year. Yay, for good news and health!!

On a different note, we took P in for a KUB (abdominal xray) the day after Christmas. She had been complaining of stomach pain, vomiting on occasion after her nightly milk/Pediassure, telling us she went poop with nothing there, not sleeping as well, and was more irritable than normal. We were thinking she needed her reflux meds increased which she still may but we learned that she was really backed up. She did a 3 day clean out at home and will be on a maintenance bowel regimen. The nurse explained that constipation often occurs with reflux as the reflux can slow the motility of the stool. We're just thankful we keep Page out of the hospital and that she can help us know what's wrong! Praying for a healthy 2014!!

Christmas 2013

We had a wonderful Christmas! There is something very special about celebrating with a little one in the house, it makes everything so exciting :) We went to church on Christmas Eve and then had Cole's family over for dinner. We spent Christmas morning at home playing with our sweet girl and then went to my mom and Dave's for a late lunch. We are very blessed to have such wonderful families to celebrate with! A few of the many pictures...

Christmas Eve...



Christmas Morning...






Christmas Day at Grammy and Papa's...



 
 
We hope your Christmas was full of playful moments and joyful memories!!
 


My Birthday Weekend!

We had a 3 day weekend for my 30th birthday earlier this month. The festivities included Bosa donuts, a Santa visit, brunch with my mom and Sommer, a trip to the Desert Botanical Gardens, the Breakfast Club, the McCormick Ranch Train Park, Sprinkles Cupcakes, pizza and smores with my family, the Farm House, the Brush Bar, and JJ's 2nd birthday party! It was a busy weekend but lots of fun. I am very thankful to have so many wonderful people in my life :)

Page was scared of Santa ;)
 

Train ride and cuddles with mama after the Santa encounter!

So cute!!
 

Dressed warm for the luminarias! Thanks for the invite Russ and Beth!

The McCormick Ranch Train Park!

Sprinkles Cupcakes :)

The Brush Bar with Jamie, Anica, and Brittney
 



Park fun for JJ's party!