Sadie’s First Christmas

Sadie did not sleep well on Christmas Eve. It was either her teeth or the onion dip her Grandma gave her at Karen and Ed’s Christmas Eve Party. J She was up at 5:30 AM, after going to bed around 9PM. She had a bottle and watched Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. When Keith woke up we all went out to see what Santa brought Sadie for Christmas.

Sadie crawled out to her gifts and went straight to My Pal Scout. (He’s a green dog that can say her name!) She played with him for awhile and then noticed her house. She went right through the front door and touched the knobs, buttons, and all the fun stuff. She loved the music and sounds the house made.

Then she noticed the Leapfrog Music Table from her Aunt Jean, Uncle Bobby, and Cousin Avery. She continued to play while Keith and I opened our gifts.

At one point, Sadie decided she wanted to check out the hallway. So off she went. Keith tracked her down and she opened a few gifts with help from Mom of course. She was not as into the wrapping paper as I thought she would be. After her first trip down the hall, she decided that was fun, so whenever Keith would open a gift she would take off. It was fun!

Soon it was time for Sadie to eat, Keith got ready while I fed Sadie and then we loaded up the car to go to my parents’ house. At her Grandparents’ house she actually opened one gift. She ripped the paper and really got into it.

Then it was time for a nap. She wasn’t too happy about it, but she needed it!

She woke up just in time for dessert! She had a carrot cake cupcake and LOVED it! Aunt Carol makes the best carrot cake and this year she made cupcakes with EXTRA frosting. YUMMY!!!

She spent the rest of the day playing and practicing walking. She enjoyed spending the day with family. We left my parents’ house at 5PM. Once we were at home she ate, took a bath, and was asleep by 6PM. What a lovely day!

Sadie did not finish opening all of her gifts until New Years Day talk about stretching out a holiday!!! J

And She's Off

And She’s Off. The last two weeks Sadie has been taking two steps and then falling down. She would do this here and there with no intention behind it. However on Sunday she started to be much more aware of what she was doing. She was holding onto the ottoman and she turned towards me. Then she took 4 steps towards me! She tripped on some toys, but it was so exciting! The rest of the day she took several steps as often as she could. Sometimes she would just drop down and other times she would trip on toys. A few times, she walked really fast and that speed made her fall. This is such a huge milestone and we are so proud of her. However- it means a whole new dimension in baby-proofing.
She also now has 4 teeth. Two on the bottom and two on the top. We can see two other teeth on the top trying to break through! Despite all the teething she is such a happy and loving little girl! We are so blessed.

P.S. She like Santa at first. The she looked at him really closely and started to cry. About 5 seconds after this photo was taken!

Sadie's First Halloween

Sadie's in bed and we are waiting on trick or treaters! Sadie had a no nap day- well she took 2 - 20 minute naps and would not do a minute more! We went trick or treating at my parent’s house, my grandparents were there too. She didn't get any candy, but she got a can of zesty tomato crunchies. Then we stopped at Diana's parent's house and saw Diana, her parents, her brother and his fiancé. It was great to see them. But Sadie was cranky and tired. I think she had a great Halloween. She dressed up as a black cat...meow! And she even wore the ears! Scroll down for pics.

9 Months!

Yesterday Sadie turned 9 months old. We went to her well visit check up and she is doing great! Sadie weighs 20lbs 2oz and is 29.25 inches long. Her head is 17.25 inches around. So she is in the 95 percentile for height and 75 percentile for weight.

Sadie is …

drinking water from a sippy cup
eating table food
a fast crawler

very active and loves to play with her toys

Sadie can say…
up, bye bye, yes, baba, dada, mama, and no no no

Sadie loves…
puffs and little crunchies
green beans
yogurt
going to Gloria’s and playing with Sloan all day
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Sadie…
plays independently for at least 15 minutes
can make a real mess of her toys
recognizes me and Keith, as well as her grandpa, grandma, and Uncle Bobby
understands that when something is covered up it is still there
wiggles while her diaper gets changed
pulls up on everything
quickly walks along the side of the couch (while holding on)
goes to bed on her own (no more rocking needed)
has 4 bottles a day and 3 jars of baby food (stage 3)
will try any food

Sadie is so fun!

Month 6

Sadie will be 7 months tomorrow and boy oh boy has she been busy...
This morning Keith found her standing in her crib! Then this evening she pulled up numerous times on the ottoman from on her knees to standing.
Since turning 6 months old she...
-now has 2 teeth
-is crawling
-is taking swim lessons
-can pull herself up
-clearly says Dada in reference to Keith
- says baba to her pacifier and bottle
-is eating a wide variety of veggies, fruit, and meats
-is sleeping in her own room (all night)

What a huge milestone month! We just cannot believe how fast she is growing.

She's Almost There

On Friday morning, I found Sadie sitting up in her crib. Ever since then he has been busy practicing her new skill. She is also getting so close to crawling. Keith cleaned the carpet yesterday, so we would feel better about her being on the carpet.

Below is a video from April and then a video from yesterday! You can see how she is really growing and changing.

And Yesterday

See How She Grows

I've been going through pictures trying to narrow Sadie's first 6 months down to 200 pictures since the album I bought holds 200 pictures. In going through all of her pictures it is amazing to see how tiny she was and how much she has grown. Here is a sample:

A few hours old. In the NICU- She weighed 9 lbs 2.2 oz and was the biggest baby in the NICU.

2 days old- in the hospital room with me.

Sadie's first Sunday Dinner at my parents house on 2-1-09

Hanging out by her first piece of mail. A Valentines Day card from her Great Grandparents.

2-4-09

Easter 4-12-09


Sleeping 4-18-09

Sitting in Bumbo chair. 5-3-09

Sitting Pretty 5-31-09

Father's Day - Going Swimming

6-21-09