YUMMY, YUMMY TO OUR TUMMY....BABY FOOD!

Oh goodness, what a mess was made. At the pediatricians direction, we began feeding Taylor baby food. We started this new adventure with green veggies. On the menu for Supper #1: Green Beans. What a sight!!! Out of 4 ounces, I would say about 3.75 ounces ended up on the bib, the bumbo chair, well, everywhere except in Taylor's tummy.

There were giggles...

There were tears...

and in the end, all three of us were completely exhausted.

This evening was Supper #4, and there has been some improvement. Ray and I have wised up. We now strip Taylor down to a diaper, use a disposable bib, and keep the tub of WetOnes at an arms length. We also have moved on to yummier, yet still green, veggies...Sweet Peas! This evening, Taylor ate all four ounces! Only a few more days of the greens and we will move on to yellow veggies and after that, orange veggies. The doctor recommended we introduce Taylor to veggies, then meat, and lastly, fruits (save the yummiest for last). I will keep you all posted on what are Taylor's favorites.

THERE'S A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING...

I know what your thinking...Jennifer is a HORRIBLE blogger. She has let 2 months pass us by without so much as a picture, a video, a single sentence to keep us entertained.

Well, I promise I haven't been slacking. Between holidays, freezes, sicknesses, and, not to mention the general everyday tasks with Taylor, I have been short on time. I know, excuses, excuses. Lets just say I was letting the suspense build!

So, yesterday was Taylor's 4 month birthday!! I know, right...4 months!?!? And in these last 2 months, missed by the blogging train, we have had MANY "firsts"....

-We had a wonderful first Christmas as a family. And with her first Christmas, Taylor had her first visit from Santa! We spent Christmas day in Shreveport with Gammie & PopPop and the rest of Taylor's maternal family. Then we went to Houston to celebrate with her paternal family. We had tons of fun and took tons of pics. Here are a few...

-Back around Thanksgiving, Taylor saw her first snowflake. But more recently, she experienced her first FREEZE!! And let me tell you, she was a trooper. Many of you have been to our house, but surely ALL of you know about most New Orleans houses...off the ground, drafty old windows and very little insulation. Apparently, they were not built for freezing weather. Our house was like a meat locker. So, Taylor and I stayed all bundled up and she never lost her smile. New Orleans managed to thaw out after 3 or 4 days.

-Following the freeze, I caught a terrible cold. And, sure enough, shortly thereafter, Taylor had her first cold. I know we have to see our child get sick eventually, but Taylor's mom was not ready for this milestone. Trust me, no one found it easy to watch a three month old coughing, sneezing, screaming crying, and unable to eat because of congestion. It lasted 2 days. The fever finally broke and she seemed like her old happy self again. The cough is still sticking around, as is the snotty nose...yuck.

-She's done it. Taylor has found her foot. AND, her foot has almost managed to make it to her mouth. She also finally figured out how to roll from her back to her tummy!!

-Last night, on her birthday, Taylor had her first evening with a real babysitter!! Up until now, Ray and I have only gone out when Taylor's grandparents are around to keep her. But last night, Taylor had a fabulous time with Miss Erin. (And Mommy and Daddy had a fabulous time at dinner!)

-Today, was Taylor's 4 month appointment. And while this was not her first time getting shots, this is the first time she will get a 'I-Got-A-Shot-Today-Treat' and this treat will be a BIG first...BABY FOOD!!! That's right, folks, tonight Ray and I will offer our baby girl Gerber, Stage One, yummy-to-my-tummy, pureed green beans. I am not sure if mushed up veggies count as a treat. So, she is also getting a new toy) The results of this experience will get its on post!

Its definitely a something new every day time in our lives. Our little baby (now 25.5" and 14lb, 8 oz) makes a new noise all the time. She loves sitting up, especially in her bumbo chair! She reaches for toys and shakes those that make noise. And, geez, she is fun to dress....and in shoes almost every single day! :) I promise to keep up with the blogging from now on. But here are a few pictures to catch you up on how much she has grown and changed!

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"!!!