Meet the Puents

I am thrilled that Julia finally got to meet her Aunt Leigh, Uncle Ronnie, and her cousins, Kalin and Jacob. Undoubtedly, these will be very important people in Julia's life.

(We're also looking forward to end of December when Julia gets to meet some other very important people!)









We can't wait to see you guys again at Christmas!

Fashionista Files: International

This time, the fashionista file is international thanks to a couple of gifts.

The outfit is a gift from Holland. (Dank u, Oom Dirk en Tante Ria)
The shoes are a gift from Canada. (Thanks, Slokker Canada)
The baby was made in the USA.

First Flight

We headed to Denver to see my sister and her family. Julia did well on her first flight. She had a couple of short fussy spells, but she slept most of the way. On the way back, Daddy gave us his seat in First Class, and he sat in a middle seat in Coach. (That is love, my friends, especially since middle seats were not made for 6'4" men.)

Giggles!

In the last couple of weeks, Julia has made sounds similar to laughter. Today, it was unmistakable. Daddy was playing with her, and she really giggled!


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Autumn Hues

First Thanksgiving

We spent Julia's first Thanksgiving at Oma and Opa's house. Oma butterflied the turkey, and the food was delicious, as Berty's cooking always is. (Yum!) Julia was a bit fussy all day, prompting Daddy to take her for a drive in the car. It proved to be a loooong return home trip for him.

By the end of the day, she worked her cute spells and charmed the family.

Guest Appearance

Awwwww....look who decided to enjoy our deck. It's a good thing Jake didn't see him.

Fashionista Files: Pink Stripes

A little striped hoodie with baby cords? Oh yeah, it's a fashionista moment. Thanks to Eva for the adorable outfit!

Looking Forward to Family Time

The reality of the modern holiday season is that it is not the most wonderful time of the year. It is more accurately weeks of stress, traffic, errands, and hectic schedules with a few golden moments spent with family and friends.

Thanks to Miss Julia, I greet the holidays this year with renewed joy and anticipation:

- Julia and I get to spend four full days with Daddy this week.
- We will enjoy Thanksgiving with Oma, Opa, & Uncle Roger.
- Julia will meet Aunt Leigh, Uncle Ron, Kalin,& Jacob the week after Thanksgiving.
- In early December, we'll celebrate Daddy's birthday with Oma & Opa.
- Later in December, Julia will finally meet Grandpa!
- She will also finally meet Great-Grandma, Uncle Marty, Uncle Charlie, Aunt Kylelyn, & Scott.
- She'll be the delight of a large number of great aunts, uncles, and a whole slew of cousins.
- Julia will have some quality time with Grandma.

So, there's family time in our future, and I can't wait!

Minor milestone

Julia has found her hands and started putting them in her mouth. Those long fingers are better than a pacifier!

Brrrrr....it's cold outside!

No worries! Julia is all bundled up and ready for the weather.

Fashionista Files: Hippie Shirt

Can I get some privacy, please?

Julia doesn't get a break from the camera, even at bathtime.

Who IS that pretty girl?

Lately, Julia has been fascinated by the mirror under the mobile of the swing.

Fashionista Files: Tea Collection Stripes

I love the color of this outfit. Thanks so much, Auntie Laura!

Cutest Thing Ever, Part 2

More Ian & Dylan! However will Little Miss Julia pick a prom date?!

More Dating Adventures

On their date, Max needed to relax; Julia was a bit too relaxed.

Jake & our houseguest, sweet Riley

Riley spent almost a whole week at Camp Fransen.

Still Loving My Swing

Thanks Oma and Opa!

First Road Trip

Julia and I drove to Southern Maryland for the Gaggle's annual Bay Trip. Typically, there is a strict No Husbands/No Kids rule for this trip, but Julia is an Out-of-Towner baby. This was an opportunity to introduce her to some of my favorite people.

We spent one night at the newly remodeled Chinook Lodge. She slept very well in her Pack n' Play, only waking once for a 3 AM feeding.