4 Months

We just got back from her 4 month checkup.

She weighs 15 pounds.
24 inches long.
Such a happy girl! (before her shots, anyway)

On another note, she does dress in other outfits besides this sleeper from Wal-Mart.
I guess I just get camera happy when she is dressed in yellow.

Jumperoo

Almost from the time she was born she had to be up and moving. She gets frustrated when she has to lay on her back. Thankfully I found this "jumperoo" on Craigslist.

If she could sit by herself, she would.
When she sits, she wants to stand
When she stands, she wants to walk and be mobile
If she could walk, I'm sure she would want to fly.

Sorry, sweetie, your mortal body can't fly, but you'll be walking soon enough...

Go Gators!

We watched University of Florida play Oklahoma with friends at Nate and Melanie Cooper's home.

Katie's Christmas

Christmas morning was all about Katie. Actually, it was afternoon when we opened presents. We are enjoying the last few years when we can sleep in without kids banging on our door with excitement at 5am.

It's fun to have a child to share the Christmas with, even though she had no clue what was happening, nor did she care.

We hosted Christmas dinner with the Popes, Castles, and Worthens. Followed by, you guessed it, a movie at the theater. I brought the ham, potatoes, yams, jello, and decorated the table. We had leftovers for a few days. It was a happy day.

3 Months

Katie turned 3 months old on December 20th. She is sporting her hat made by our friend MaryEllen who was baptized a year ago.

Graham Cracker Houses

We made gingerbread houses at the Umblebees Christmas party. It has become a tradition to make these each year. Jonathan's house was an abstract work of art that defies description. My house was titled "Santa's Vacation Home" in Florida. I attempted to make palm trees from M&Ms and tootsie rolls.

ThankFULL

We celebrated Thanksgiving with our friends the Castles (who hosted), Andersons, and Worthens. We had a lot of good food followed up with a movie at the nearby theater. Good friends, food, and fun...we have a lot to be thankful for!