Picture with Santa

Last Friday I took Rilynn to the St. Louis Galleria to have her picture taken with Santa. After walking around the mall for 2 hours waiting for her to wake up, I fed and changed her to get ready for the picture. However, Rilynn had other plans for Santa. I found a wonderful (some would call it explosive) surprise when I finally got in line for Santa and picked her up out of her stroller. Needless to say, we didn't get our picture taken with Santa that day.


Instead, Matt and I went back to the St. Louis Galleria on Saturday to have Rilynn's picture taken with Santa. Here she is at 12 weeks and 1 day old.

So strong!

Here is a quick video of Rilynn during her tummy time. She is really starting to lift her head and look around.



She is also rolling over onto her side. Now if she could just figure out how to move her arm so she could get all the way over!

A new bath tub

Matt and I decided that it was time to move Rilynn off of the sponge and into a bath tub. Here is a picture of Rilynn in her tub (thanks Uncle Jeff!).

More shots :(

I took Rilynn back to the doctor on Wednesday, December 3rd for more of her immunizations. While there, we found out that she weighs 12 lbs 15 oz and is 23 1/2 inches long. She is growing like crazy! Here is a picture of Rilynn after her shots with her doll. As you can see, the shots did not bother her too much, but she did need a little comforting :)

Thanksgiving week...

Rilynn had quite a first Thanksgiving. In fact, she had quite a first Thanksgiving week. Gammy, Papa, Aunt K, Uncle Lem, and cousins Gabbie & Coen all drove up from Atlanta for the week.

On Tuesday, we had a busy day exploring St. Louis. We first went down to the Arch, where Papa, Aunt K, Uncle Lem, Gabbie, Coen, and mommy went to the top while Rilynn stayed at the base with Gammy and daddy. Afterwards, Gammy, Papa, Aunt K, Uncle Lem, Gabbie & Coen went on the Budweiser tour while mommy, daddy, and Rilynn ran a few errands.

On Wednesday, we had family portraits taken. Here are a few pictures from the many taken of the family.

We also had some Christmas photos taken of Rilynn, Gabbie, & Coen.

I love this smile!!!

And here is our family Christmas photo that will be sent out as Christmas cards.

And of course Thursday was Thanksgiving day. The men stayed outside most of the day smoking one turkey and deep-frying another one, while the women stayed inside cooking the side dishes. We had quite a feast! Here is a picture of Rilynn on her first Thanksgiving.

And with cousin Gabbie...

Here is a quick look at what daddy's Thanksgiving was like...

On Friday, mommy, Aunt K, and Gammy went shopping while Rilynn, Gabbie, & Coen stayed with daddy, Uncle Lem, and Papa. And on Saturday we all cheered on the Jackets (except Uncle Lem) as they defeated the Bulldogs 45-42! Unfortunately after the big win, everyone headed back to Atlanta. We will miss them a lot but look forward to seeing them in just over 3 weeks when we drive back to Atlanta for Christmas!