bless me

It's my first Christmas and I've got my first cold. I've got one heck of a cough and I'm sneezing like crazy. Good thing I haven't started with a fever...yet. Fingers crossed, that doesn't happen. Mommy and daddy took me to the doctors right away and they are taking good care of me!

Being sick doesn't stop me from being a happy baby though! Here is a brief video of me under my stocking and next to my first Christmas tree! Now that daddy is up I can start ripping in to my gifts!

Merry Christmas to all!
Love,
Alexis
XOXO

To All...

Merry Christmas to my friends and family!

I love you all!
Keep checking back for pictures from my First Christmas!

Watch me!

Many of you have seen the picture of me in my play yard. Here's a brief video of me having fun in it! I like to hit and kick the toys that are hanging. The big fish in the middle plays music that helps keep my attention.
Enjoy!

New things...

Every day I am getting bigger and bigger and I'm learning new things.

I a previous video you saw me "ooohing" with daddy. Here's a nother picture of me in the midst of  an "ooooh".

I'm supposed to get 15 minutes of belly time a day. I can't say I get that much just yet but when I do, I'm lifing my head and working my muscles.

I've also started sucking on a pacifier. It's not something I do all the time but occasionally it helps me calm down and even fall asleep.

Yummy...my thumb. This isn't something mommy wants me start doing so she doesn't help me out any. I usually end up with the side of my hand but I'm trying so hard and occasionally I find my thumb! (Sorry for the "red-eyes"! That's what blue eyes do in the flash!)

Lastly, I'm starting to hold on to my bottle when mommy is feeding me. I can't hold it all by myself but I'm trying. It's hard for mommy to get a picture of this but I'm sure she'll keep trying.

Keep checking back for more updates!

This Christmas...

Will be a very special Christmas for me!!!

Two weeks ago I got to sit on Santa's lap! One time I was by myself, I had a picture taken with mommy and I also had a picture taken with my five cousins (Taylor, Trevor, Sierrah, Myranda and Tannor). You have to look close to see me in that picture!!! HaHa!

This next picture mommy took to show off my hat! Isn't it adorable? I have matching boots but you don't see them in this picture!

Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Love,
Alexis

Update

My mommy and I are so glad my two-month well check is over!

How many of you thought I was over nine pounds? Well, in weight, I'm in the 39 percentile on growth. I now weigh 10 lbs 8.6 oz. I'm in the 53 percentile on length; I am 1' 10.52" long. And if anyone is curious I am in the 43 percentile on head circumference; my head is 15.2" around!  All in all, I'm doing very well.

I still have at least four more months on the Nutramigen formula. As you can see it's helping me get bigger. The doctors are hopeful we'll be able to switch to a soy-based formula at some point. They are also working with my sensitive stomach and trying to make me feel better.

As for the rest of my day, I see sleep. They tell me my legs are going to hurt from the shots and I may be a bit crancy tonight. We all hope it doesn't last long!

It's nap time for me!
Alexis

I'm two month's old today!

Horray! Look at me! I'm two months old today!

I woke up this morning smiling and happy! Just a little while later Santa came through our development on the Warrington fire truck! (The sirens got daddy out of bed thinking there was a real fire!)

I have a big week coming up. Tuesday I have to go to the doctors for my two-month check up. I don't mind getting weighed and measured to see how big I'm getting but unfortunately I'm due for my first round of vaccinations. :( That part of the appointment I am not looking forward to. Mommy and daddy are anticipating me not feeling too well afterwards. Wish me luck.

Wednesday is the sad day when mommy has to go back to work. Even though I will be at my Aunt Debbie's house and in excellent care, it still upsets mommy to leave me. Let's hope the adjustment goes well for all of us.

Ooooooooh!

Alexis is learning to ooooooh and aaaaah and likes to hear daddy oooooh to her. She tries to do what daddy does (and sometime she can do it back to him) but most times she just loves her time spent with him.

Here is a brief video of the two of them!