We had an interesting Christmas week this year! Addy started off last week waking up in the night (not unusual!) and we thought she was teething. I took her to the doctor Tuesday morning to rule out an ear infection and she had an infection in both ears and the doctor said she was cutting several teeth. Long story short, two antibiotics later and after 4 nights in a row of throwing up in the night, she started to get better! She was kinda dizzy and off balance so we aren't sure if she was having inner ear/vertigo problems or if the medicine didn't agree with her? She is finally acting more like herself so hopefully this new antibiotic is kicking that ear infection to the curb!
Here's our Christmas recap... warning - it's REALLY long!
Two weekends ago, we drove to Gadsden to celebrate Christmas with my Grannie (Dad's mom) and his brother and family. Our cousin Perri & her little boy Liam (who is 4 months older than Addy) were there and it was fun to see them "play" together.
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| Addy, Me, Grannie, Sis |
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| Addy & Liam running around |
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| Our family + Grannie |
Thursday, the 23rd, my mom's side of the family came to her house which was a big change this year - we have gone to Grandmother & Granddaddy's every year since I can remember. But it doesn't matter where the family gets together... as long as we are together! We had a delicious lunch and tons of yummy desserts, and we brought the 'kids table' back! Addy cut our visit short when she lost her lunch all over her smocked Santa dress and all over Courtney's shirt (yuck!). After we left, Courtney declared that we were "that family."
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| Jordan & Addy reading a book |
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| Lisa & I |
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| Me & KK |
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| Addy was trying on Lisa's bracelet & watch |
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| Grandmother & Granddaddy |
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| Slate & Mackenzie had fun with Addy's tea set! |
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| Kayla & Jordan |
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| Cousins (we missed you Erin!) |
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| Addy & Lynne |
We had planned to have brunch with Mia, Pop & Kyle on Christmas Eve and then head to my parents for dinner so that we would have all day on Christmas Day at home... but with Addy still feeling under the weather, we decided to split it up and do one house each day. We still spent time with Mia, Pop & Kyle on Christmas Eve and we saw JJ, Daddy Jim & KK on Christmas Day. Addy had fun opening presents and has enjoyed playing with the toys and books she got from her grandparents and from Santa Claus.
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| Our family of three! |
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| Kyle, Addy, Mia & Pop |
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| Kyle with a new book |
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| I got a pink casserole caddy - does it mean I'm old if I got really excited about it? |
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| Kyle & Addy reading the Peter Rabbit book he got her for Christmas! |
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| Everyone had fun with the ball popper! |
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| Kyle & Mia looking at the book we made for Mia |
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| What a great Christmas present! Our old trash can lid squeaked SO loudly when you opened it... now Addy's sleep won't be disturbed when we have to throw something away! |
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Gotta love her!
Christmas Day |
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| Did Santa come?? |
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| Getting used to her new wheels |
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| It's frustrating that the wagon is only big enough for the baby doll... |
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| Most exciting thing Santa brought - BUBBLES! |
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| Penelope came back from New York with Mommy & Daddy |
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| Checking out the snow in the back yard |
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| Sister Pic |
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| Reading a book with Daddy Jim |
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| She started getting the hang of unwrapping gifts... |
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| Sis with her houndstooth robe |
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| Addy was a little confused when JJ's book had her picture all throughout! |
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| Girls only please! |
And if you are still reading....
We were supposed to go to Centreville on Sunday to see all of Courtney's extended family but with Addy feeling yucky, we thought it would be best for her to rest up. We really hated missing Christmas with the family... it felt incomplete! Mia, Pop & Kyle came over last night to bring Addy a few presents that she missed opening in Centreville... she loves the books, clothes and toys!
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| Addy & Kyle |
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| Checking out the bus from Nanny & Babby |
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| Reading a book from Grandmother & Granddaddy |
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| What's in this one? |
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| Reading a book with Mia before bed |
