All I want for Christmas....

"Is my two front teeth!"

Well, we are pretty sure Addy is working on her next two teeth! We've got extra drooling, a little extra fussiness, wanting her pacifier more, and messier than normal poos. I can't feel anything yet in her gums yet, but it has been about a month since her first tooth started coming through. There are only 2 years she can truly sing that song, and this is one of them!!

This morning, Addy was a little cranky. She didn't want to take her first nap, but when she did wake up from it, she didn't even want to go to daddy. She cuddled up against me and hid her face. Once she got her breakfast, she was fine though. She was very talkative again today, even while shopping through Walmart. The extra exciting thing was she rode in her car seat for 2 stores! It was awesome. She took a very short afternoon nap, so she was cranky for most of the evening, but still talkative :) She also has started putting her thumb in her mouth....I don't approve ;) Josh got his new phone today, a fancy new blackberry, but it looks much the same as his old one. Hopefully now we can hear him better though!

Christmastime!

Yesterday, Addy and I went to the grocery store. She has decided that she can't even sit in her car seat for her favorite store anymore. It sure is hard to steer a cart one-handed! In the evening, I went to Advent by Candlelight at church. There were over 200 ladies in the fellowship hall for dessert, a speaker and singing Christmas Carols. It was pretty good, a little strange for me though, because I was sitting at a table with a bunch of people who were all related!


Today, Addy was a really good baby. She was in a good mood most of the day, and she was the most talkative that I've seen her. That's how I was able to snap this picture today, clearly showing her 2 little teeth! She looks mad, but that's how she talks :) We did a little shopping, which of course, I had to take her out of her seat again. We did a lot of cleaning today too, and we have almost finished putting up all the Christmas decorations, finally!

Inside Day

"Mommy, we wanna go outside!"

Today, we spent all day inside. Addy ate up her squash this morning and was in a pretty good mood most of the day. Daddy came home at lunchtime, so that was fun :) Then I finished putting up the lights outside. Addy ate a whole jar of pears for dinner, which I didn't even think she liked. It's official, she will eat any of the foods that she has tried. Some of them need to be mixed with another food, but she will eat everything now. We also celebrated daddy's childhood tradition of St. Nick's Day. While we were playing this evening, the doorbell rang, and we heard sleigh bells. We then discovered paper sacks with our names on them on the doorstep, and treats inside! What a fun night!

Decorating for Christmas

Hanging up her first Christmas ornament!

Saturday, we picked out Addy's first Christmas tree. It is gorgeous. She even helped put the decorations up. Josh and I also worked outside, getting things ready for winter. Of course, it was a freezing cold, windy day, but we survived. Even Josh, who was swinging an axe to chop up our firewood didn't hurt himself :) Addy also tried peas mixed with carrots, and she enjoyed them. Yea-we can get her to eat her green veggies now!

Writing her letter to Santa

Today, we went to church and Panera with no incidents! After coming home for a quick Addy nap, we went to Sit with Santa, thrown by our real estate agent. Addy had her first seat on Santa's lap! She did pretty well-at first she stared at him, then looked for us, then looked at him, then got upset. Super cute :) Then we came home and put up about half of our outdoor Christmas lights. It was brrrrrrrrrrrrr cold! But they look good! Then we decided to go to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch the 2nd half of the Colts game, since the Rams were on here, instead of our game. Addy did good for a little while, then the Rams started doing well, it got really loud, and she got VERY upset. Anytime the bar area, which was near where we were, erupted, Addy started screaming. So, I guess we can't do that again, at least anytime soon. Then we got home and were able to watch overtime, during which Addy was slaphappy, and it was really fun to watch. What a fun day!

Painting!

Today at Little Lambs, we talked about Christmas decorations. Addy was really into the dancing that was with one of the songs. We also did painting with red and green pudding, which she really enjoyed! When we got home, the lawn guys were back, fixing our landslide. Later, we were hanging out on the bed, and Addy was laying down. Toby came up and cuddled up next to her, so that his head and neck were around her head-adorable :) Then in the evening, I had a girls night out with some friends from work. We were celebrating our other work friend's 40th birthday. Sometimes I miss work and hanging out with them, but then they start talking about work, and I don't miss it anymore!

Mommy's Girl

Today, Addy and I went shopping for the first time since we've been back from break. Now I remember why I really wanted to finish shopping BEFORE Thanksgiving. Tons more people, tons more kiosks with people trying to attack you, and longer lines when Addy's about to have a meltdown. We did ok today, but hopefully we can finish soon. I don't know where we are going to take our December walks though :( Maybe we'll just stroll the grocery store aisles.

Our adorable little girl is definitely becoming a mommy's girl now. The past few days especially, she'll be sitting on the floor, just playing with her toys, and she'll turn, look at me and put her arms up. Apparently right behind her is not close enough. Then at the store today, while we were in line, she was smiling at some people behind us, which is usual (I was holding her), but when they started talking to us, she put her head on my shoulder, like a shy little girl. So sweet :)

What is not so sweet however, is her new habit. She is back to peeing in the bath water. I've tried running water over her feet in the sink, I've tried just standing her in the water with her diaper still on. She decides to pee either once I've laid her down on her cushion thing, or halfway through her bath. Aahh!

But, one other really cute thing. Whenever we are in her room lately, she always wants to stare at the picture great aunt Nancy made for her. It's really cute. I tell her what the animals are, and she studies the picture, like she's trying to remember what I'm telling her-soo cute!

Happy 1st Thanksgiving!

What a busy holiday weekend. I think Addy enjoyed her first Thanksgiving!

Tuesday was mommy's birthday, and Addy took me out to breakfast at McDonalds. Delicious :) Then we hung out all day, and picked up dinner at Bandana's BBQ. Just after Addy went to bed, Daddy and Grandad came home from their hunting trip. We had angel food cake and went to bed.

Wednesday, we went to breakfast with Grandad, and everyone just loved seeing Addy. She was the hit of the diner. Then the boys and Addy went to Cabela's, and then we drove all the way to Fort Wayne.

Thursday was Addy's first Thanksgiving. She got her first taste of white potatoes, and she did seem to enjoy them. She got to see all her aunts and grandparents, plus some bonus family members. A very good 1st Thanksgiving for sure!

Friday, Addy wrote her first text message on Ryan's phone: Ppoo. Definitely a Gentry :) Then grandma and aunt Sarah babysat while mommy and daddy went to see Harry Potter, and then out to dinner with the Gentry family.

Saturday was a day spent watching football. We also noticed for the first time that Addy's second bottom tooth is coming in!

Sunday we went to visit Great-Grandma Mina in Kokomo on our way out of town. A long drive, especially since the Colts lost so horribly.

Monday, Addy had her first taste of peaches. She likes them already! We unpacked, did lots of laundry and relaxed after all the driving. It's official - Addy can stay up in a crawling position for a few seconds, though she doesn't know what to do there, and it's pretty funny to watch :)

Tuesday, we went to the grocery store. I also decided to try green beans with Addy again, this time mixed with sweet potatoes. She didn't mind them at all. I tried giving her some green beans by themselves, and she's still a little hesitant, but not disgusted. Mommy is though-they smell horrible.

Today was another relaxing day. We have about half of our Christmas decorations up, and some of the Christmas presents wrapped. I also had a little time to do this:
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Enjoy!