Doctor Visits!

Courtney and I both saw doctors the week of Christmas. Courtney had her 6 week shots and she took it like a champ - only crying for a minute. I can't say the same for Courtney's mom, who had to go to the ER on Christmas night after some scary bleeding. I was blubbering like an idiot. Yikes! But they released me without having to do a transfusion - whew. Too much excitement! I'm just glad Mama Lyn was in town so we could go to the ER and not take Courtney. :-)

Santa Claus Visited Courtney

Here's Todd showing Courtney what Santa brought her - a Baby Einstein activity center! In the background is her stocking and a book that our cat Cokie wrote just for Courtney.

Baby's First Christmas

I don't have a lot of pictures of Christmas because several things happened that day, but here are a couple! Courtney and Pop Pop Mike, plus Courtney in her new Bumbo which she is not yet totally ready for.

Courtney holding up her head

Sorry I didn't post this sooner, but on Dec. 13 Courtney started holding up her head for a few seconds at a time, so I snapped this pic.

Uncle Dan

Before Christmas Courtney got a visit from Uncle Dan, and she was very content being held by him! Dan is the person who introduced Courtney's mom and dad 13 years ago and is such a good friend to us still today.

Annual Girls Christmas Party

For the umpteenth year in a row, Laura hosted the girls Christmas party last night at her home. All the husbands kept the kids and we girls were able to drink Carousel Cocktails (1/2 Bacardi Razz and 1/2 cranberry juice cocktail) and wine. Laura provided a great meal of pork tenderloin, cheese grits and more.

Courtney Meets Helen

Today Courtney and I went to Beverly and Dave's house so we could meet their daughter Helen, born Nov. 15. Although Helen was awake, Courtney slept through the entire encounter.

Courtney Photos Dec 1

Here are a few photos I took this week of Courtney. I am not sleeping very much and struggling to stay lucid during the days. I am also trying to nap. Courtney is very sweet and does not seem to cry if she doesn't have a good reason :0), so I am thankful for that.