28 Weeks!

Dear Jorie,

This week was certainly busy! With Christmas this past Tuesday, you kept mom and dad hopping! We took you to go see Santa on Saturday morning. You seemed a little overwhelmed by the experience. You didn't cry at all, but you wouldn't smile for the camera either. Of course you charmed everyone while we were there, Santa even was reluctant to hand you back! 

You got to have a white Christmas on your first Christmas! We haven't taken you out in the snow yet, but Your father did bring a little snow ball inside for you to play with. You seemed intrigued, and were upset that we wouldn't let you eat it.

Speaking of Christmas, you made out like a bandit! You got tons of new books, clothes and toys from everyone! We're going to have to figure out a way to store all this new stuff now! Your Aunt Becky even got a shelf for your room, so I'll be able to start at least trying to get your room organized. 
 

After I have a chance to go back through everything, I'll make a list of all of the things you got this Christmas, just so I can look back on the list and be amazed. You even got a bag full of clothes from Dotty, a good friend of your Great-Grandma Ross.

Your father and I were very surprised and touched by the Ornament that you made for us (with help from your Grandma and Grandpa O!) It has a picture of you and your hand prints along with the date, your name and "Baby's first Christmas."  

Your father and I didn't buy you too many things this year, since we knew everyone else was going to shower you with gifts. We figured we'd save it up for when you'll actually enjoy opening the presents. We did however get you a couple of toys, which we had you "open" mostly at Grandma and Grandpa O's. 

Your Uncle Chris and his Girlfriend Kim were there for Christmas this year. They both had a great time playing with you, and you were nice enough not to scream at your Uncle Chris this time! 

You're getting really good at jumping in the jumper now, and you spent most of Christmas Eve happily bouncing and spinning some of the toys. It's amazing to watch you jumping up and down and laughing.  Your father got some video of you going crazy in the jumper. I can't believe how quickly you're growing!

You've started to babble a lot lately. You like to "talk" to us and get a kick out of it when we talk back. You're also standing unsupported, although we have to stand you up first. You still aren't crawling, but you do roll around to get where you want to go. 

Your food repertoire keeps growing. This week we're starting Avocado! On Christmas we sprung for some fancy blended organic baby foods, so you got a nice change up from Mommy's bland one food blends. We also mixed some pears into your oatmeal when we fed it to you, and you really seemed to enjoy that. I did get a couple baby food cook books for Christmas, so you can look forward to some awesome new foods soon!

I love you so much baby girl, Merry Christmas!