TAYLOR IS 2 MONTHS!!!

Well, I am a bit disappointed in myself. I went over a month without adding a post. I know you guys are dying for an update. So...Taylor is 2 months old and here's what I got...

We went for 2 month shots this past Friday. As my sister put it, she's growing like a weed! Taylor is now weighing in at 12 lbs, 12 oz and is 23.2" long. She now has fantastic control of her neck and her overall strength is amazing us! Poor girl is convinced that she is older than 2 months! When we burp her, she tries to stand up! We do tummy time for a few minutes everyday. During this time, she has begun rolling from her tummy onto her belly. And we love to watch as she fights and struggles to roll from her back to her tummy. Its probably only a matter of time before she rolls by accident and then it becomes a regular trick. We are thrilled that Taylor is now sleeping through the night, on average about 7 1/2 hours! But we are most excited to share that when she is awake, Taylor is all smiles and giggles. She is truly a happy baby.

Taylor's first Thanksgiving was spent in Houston with Gramma and Big Daddy. She went shopping, watched some football, and got to meet her Great Aunt Pat and Great Uncle Joe! After Thanksgiving, Ray had to spend a week in Alexandria on rotation. So, Taylor and I spent a week in Shreveport with Gammi and PopPop. What fun!!

Here are a few pictures from the past month. I promise to keep up on the posts from now on!

Sleeping like an angel...

Taylor's first manicure...

In her super cool jeans...

Taylor's Turkey Day outfit...

Taylor spent time with her great-grandparents and her cousin, Braylin...

Taylor loves looking at lights...

Taylor's first snowy day...I promise there really is snow!!!

ANOTHER COUSIN FOR TAYLOR...

Taylor has another cousin on the way!!! Jeff and Emily are expecting their second child and yesterday they found out the sex...RAY AND I ARE GOING TO HAVE ANOTHER NEPHEW!! That's right, its a boy!!! Congratulations to Jeff, Emily and Jack...your beautiful family is growing!


I know, I know, you guys are DYING for updates! I have tons of pictures...smiling shots, tailgate pictures, Gammi visits, great-grandparents. Over the Thanksgiving break I will try to organize and post a few for your viewing pleasure.

Gobble, Gobble!

PICTURE UPDATE...

Taylor is starting to enjoy bath time...

She's holding her head up more and more...

Taylor is beginning to smile and giggle and coo...

And she is just getting cuter and cuter, if that's possible...

TAYLOR'S FIRST HALLOWEEN...

So, being the spoiled little lady that she is, Taylor had several options for Halloween-wear...

We began simple, with a pumpkin bib. As you may notice from the picture, Taylor managed to make a minor mess on this one in the first 45 seconds...

Next, we tried a trick-or-treat onesie, with matching orange paci...At one point, we even attempted a pumpkin hat. Taylor makes it pretty obvious that this was the least of her favorites...
So, finally, we found the PERFECT choice...Taylor's first Halloween costume! Presenting, for your viewing pleasure, our little KayDee legacy all dressed up as Dorothy, ruby slippers and all!!Please note...my child does not have gi-normous feet...her shoes were a tad big :)

SPIT UP QUEEN...

I failed to mention in the previous post that our little bundle of joy could make spitting up an Olympic sport. No kidding, this little lady can go through some bibs and burp cloths. Previously, I elected not to post this picture. I mean, the blog should be used only to share my daughter's beauty, right? I swore I would never post a picture that could, one day, embarrass Taylor. But everytime I look at this picture, I can't stop laughing hysterically. So, against my picture posting policy, I've decided to share this with you guys. And, although totally disgusting and anything but lady-like, I still think she is absolutely adorable.Please note, that all this spitting up is not affecting Taylor's growth in the least. We went to the Pediatrician on Tuesday. At 3 weeks and 2 days of age, Taylor now weighs 10 pounds. She also grew 1 1/2"!!!

TAYLOR'S FIRST STROLL...

This past Saturday, we took Taylor for her first stroll around Audubon Park. It was slightly uneventful...she cried a little, slept alot, needed one diaper change, and one feeding. As for a day of firsts, Ray gave Taylor her first bottle!

We had so much fun! We looked like a picture perfect family...pushing the stroller with our precious newborn cargo and toting the dog along for some park fun. We picked a nice grassy spot and enjoyed a picnic.

And check out the red fuzz....

WEEK 2 & 3...