So - who does Samara look like - Daddy? Mommy? or maybe some of both?
Jeff-
Amanda-
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
October and November 2011
Fall fun was had by all!! October and November were full to the brim, as it seems every month is, but with good things for the most part. :)
October-
We watched lots of football in October and Samara actually really likes it, too. Whenever they tackle each other she says "boom!" followed by "owie, owie" and muah! (a kiss to make them feel better. She is so loving and is upset when others are hurt or sad. I hope this will carry on into the rest of her life! Samara had a kind of rough few weeks with teething molars, a strong cold and a double ear infection, which didn't go away completely and ended up back at the Dr's office to get another antibiotic to clear it up completely. Three Dr visits in three weeks - that was about enough for Mommy and Samara! Jeff and I had our 7-year anniversary on the 29th and decided to have a date night to celebrate. Grandma and Grandpa Derby watched her and we went out to eat at Spezia then to see a movie. Amazingly when we got home at about 11:00 she was still awake and running around! I guess it's just too fun to sleep when you're at your Grandparents. :) Jeff, Dad, Courtney and Nick golfed then we had a "Halloween" themed dinner at Pennell's on the 30th. We all ate up all the festive food and treats - then were VERY full after dessert to follow! On Halloween, Samara dressed up in her kitty costume (hat and tail made by Gemma) and headed out to a few of the neighbors houses. She liked it, but really enjoyed the kids coming to our door most of all!
November-
We started off November with a campfire at our friends house. It was a bit chilly, but still not bad considering it was November! Samara is getting more talkative and comprehensive every day - the latter being very fun. It is so cool to have her say things and really know what she is saying. She can say tons of words and learns something new every day. Everyone probably thinks their kids are smart, and we of course, think WOW she is amazing all that time! She likes to feed herself and so we basically just give her the food and away she goes, sometimes with a fork, sometimes a spoon, usually just fingers. :) She currently has some favorites - frozen peas, cheese, hot dogs, nutella, apples, bananas and she LOVES her milk. She is a really good eater, her Thursday day care even remarked so. I'm sure she is going to get even taller soon with all the food she eats and how much sleep she gets. But with all the running around, dancing, climbing, attempted jumping and general craziness of a 17 month old I guess she burns off the calories and needs the rest. Thanksgiving day was spent at Derby's, then we went to visit Great Grandpa and Grandma Derby at the assisted living home where they live now. Samara wanted to nap instead of eating that day, so I guess she missed out! She liked playing the piano and getting to see her Aunts and Uncles all day. The next day was spent at Pennell's, watching the Husker game and having another Thanksgiving meal. She had fun that day as well - she loves being around people. Maybe just being the center of attention is why. After two FULL days, we finished off November with putting up the Christmas tree! I love it and Jeff is always reluctant. But, Samara loved it going up and touching the ornaments that I put at her level was super exciting. When she sees lights outside, she points and says IGHT! I even put up a little tree in her room because I remember loving having lights in my room when I was little. Jeff may not be so reluctant in the years to come when Samara asks him to put up the Christmas decor instead of me - yay! She has learned who Santa is and can identify him in a moment's notice. She will even see someone at the grocery store wearing a Santa hat and yell, yes yell, Santa! (sounds like danta) Thankfully most people we meet in public think she's cute, and she smiles at them and they can't help but smile back. Since she does really well shopping so far, I am very fortunate (and so is Gemma who often takes her on trips to various stores on her days watching Samara).
So, Christmas should be fun this year - we'll let you know how that goes soon! :)
Merry Christmas to all!!
October-
We watched lots of football in October and Samara actually really likes it, too. Whenever they tackle each other she says "boom!" followed by "owie, owie" and muah! (a kiss to make them feel better. She is so loving and is upset when others are hurt or sad. I hope this will carry on into the rest of her life! Samara had a kind of rough few weeks with teething molars, a strong cold and a double ear infection, which didn't go away completely and ended up back at the Dr's office to get another antibiotic to clear it up completely. Three Dr visits in three weeks - that was about enough for Mommy and Samara! Jeff and I had our 7-year anniversary on the 29th and decided to have a date night to celebrate. Grandma and Grandpa Derby watched her and we went out to eat at Spezia then to see a movie. Amazingly when we got home at about 11:00 she was still awake and running around! I guess it's just too fun to sleep when you're at your Grandparents. :) Jeff, Dad, Courtney and Nick golfed then we had a "Halloween" themed dinner at Pennell's on the 30th. We all ate up all the festive food and treats - then were VERY full after dessert to follow! On Halloween, Samara dressed up in her kitty costume (hat and tail made by Gemma) and headed out to a few of the neighbors houses. She liked it, but really enjoyed the kids coming to our door most of all!
November-
We started off November with a campfire at our friends house. It was a bit chilly, but still not bad considering it was November! Samara is getting more talkative and comprehensive every day - the latter being very fun. It is so cool to have her say things and really know what she is saying. She can say tons of words and learns something new every day. Everyone probably thinks their kids are smart, and we of course, think WOW she is amazing all that time! She likes to feed herself and so we basically just give her the food and away she goes, sometimes with a fork, sometimes a spoon, usually just fingers. :) She currently has some favorites - frozen peas, cheese, hot dogs, nutella, apples, bananas and she LOVES her milk. She is a really good eater, her Thursday day care even remarked so. I'm sure she is going to get even taller soon with all the food she eats and how much sleep she gets. But with all the running around, dancing, climbing, attempted jumping and general craziness of a 17 month old I guess she burns off the calories and needs the rest. Thanksgiving day was spent at Derby's, then we went to visit Great Grandpa and Grandma Derby at the assisted living home where they live now. Samara wanted to nap instead of eating that day, so I guess she missed out! She liked playing the piano and getting to see her Aunts and Uncles all day. The next day was spent at Pennell's, watching the Husker game and having another Thanksgiving meal. She had fun that day as well - she loves being around people. Maybe just being the center of attention is why. After two FULL days, we finished off November with putting up the Christmas tree! I love it and Jeff is always reluctant. But, Samara loved it going up and touching the ornaments that I put at her level was super exciting. When she sees lights outside, she points and says IGHT! I even put up a little tree in her room because I remember loving having lights in my room when I was little. Jeff may not be so reluctant in the years to come when Samara asks him to put up the Christmas decor instead of me - yay! She has learned who Santa is and can identify him in a moment's notice. She will even see someone at the grocery store wearing a Santa hat and yell, yes yell, Santa! (sounds like danta) Thankfully most people we meet in public think she's cute, and she smiles at them and they can't help but smile back. Since she does really well shopping so far, I am very fortunate (and so is Gemma who often takes her on trips to various stores on her days watching Samara).
So, Christmas should be fun this year - we'll let you know how that goes soon! :)
Merry Christmas to all!!
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