Tired Boy

I can't remember what we had done this day to make him this exhausted...but I do know he passed out like this watching Charlie Brown Christmas.

Best Birthday Gift!

I have always wanted a quilted Christmas tree skirt. I friend of mine in Kerrville has one that has been in herfamily a long time, and I have wanted one ever since I saw it. This was my birthday gift from my Mom this year! It's so perfect! The pattern, the fabric, the start shape! I love it all and will proudly use it (and protect it when storing it) every year from now on! It's the small things like this that make Christmas so special!

Nut Allergy

Most doctor's recommend that you avoid certain foods until your child is at least a year old. Honey, peanut butter, cow's milk, etc. With all of the troubles we have had with James' allergies, we were in no rush to test these out on Randi. Though she had never drank cow's milk, she obviously has dairy in things that she eats. When we got the all clear to take her off of formula at her one year checkup, we decided to give Almond Milk a try instead of cow's milk. While in Kerrville last month, Randi developed a severe diaper rash that would not go away, and the pediatrician was no help at all. We decided to take care of it ourselves. We have been using a prescription yeast creme on her bottom and we decided to take dairy out of their diets again all together, and we put her back on her soy formula. Within a few days, her diaper rash was gone completely, along with most of the 'excema' that she had on her knees & elbows.

Today for a snack, I let her have some peanut butter ritz crackers. (she is a very picky eater so we were trying to figure out ways to get more protein in her little tummy). She loved it and was doing great. All of a sudden she spit it out. Then within a couple seconds she had a red rash around her mouth & on her eye where she had been rubbing. I immediately gave her benadryl and a bath and changed her clothes. Needless to say, we will not be trying anymore nuts of any sort for quite a while! And, as soon as JJ's benefits kick in at his new job, she will have an appt with an allergy doctor to confirm.

Silly Kiddos

He was a fireman! Hence, the boots, hat, & coat. I do not know a fireman that goes to a fire in his Lightening McQueen undies though....hmmmm

Sportin' Brother's shirt & hat & loving it!

Self explanatory....just silly!

Decorating Nana & Papaw's Tree

"Is this where I hang this?!'' (btw...that is a string, not a hook hanging on her teeth!)

Randi's First Birthday, Again!

While in Kerrville, we had another birthday party for Randi.

She was much more willing to try the cake the second time around!!

Uncle Matt was a party animal with his party hat & grilled cheese!

Misti's fiance's (Brandon) girls, Annabelle & Bridgit.

Sharing her cake with Papaw!

OWEN!!

Just like James & the boys, she loves her Papaw!

Hayden & Owen taking advantage of James' stash of cars!!

Where Have We Been?!?!

Needless to say it has been a busy couple of months for us around here! We had Randi's birthday the beginning of November. Then we went to Kerrville for Thanksgiving, and that ended up being an extended two week stay due to my Papaw passing away. The day after we returned from Kerrville, JJ started his new job, and thus all the studying of the menu and training schedules that comes with it. Somewhere in there was time spent putting up the Christmas tree and decorations. We had a 5 day trip to Louisiana for Christmas, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Christmas with Grammy, and finally the taking down of the tree today.....Like I said, it's been busy around here! So, pictures to come soon! I am working on it now!