Christmas Time

Wow, Christmas blew by this year. We were busy running around and seeing all of our families. We spent Christmas eve at the Shaffer's in Discover Bay and Justin's mom, dad and step-dad were all there. It was such a great evening and Jordyn got lots of nice gifts. We then spent Christmas day with my family and had a wonderful dinner and again Jordyn got lots of lovely gifts. The best was when her daddy and grandad put together her exersauser and put the seat in wrong so that she disappeared when we put her in it. We also got to go by and see Grandpa Arlan's family for a little while before Christmas dinner. Jordyn hadn't met any of them so it was great for everyone to see her, too bad that she was asleep for most of the time we were there. On Sunday we went over to Granny Goose's house and had a nice brunch. It was topped of by lots more gifts and a little spit up on Granny. It was so special to have Jordyn be surrounded by her amazing family. Her first Christmas was such a hit and I can't wait until next year. I'll try and post pictures in the next few days.
Until next time.........

Christmas Pictures

We were really lucky to have our friend Francis come over and take some pictures of Jordyn for Christmas. She wasn't in the best mood that day but the photo's turned out really cute. He did such a great job and took some great pictures. Here are some of them.

Growing like a weed

I sware that she gets bigger and bigger each time I look at her. I took her in for her appointment with the GI Dr. and it turns out she is allergic to milk protein and so she has to be on a special formula. The newest formula has stopped her stomach pain and the grunting which is great. She weighed in at 12lbs 8oz and is now 23.5 inches long. We are getting ready to go to Disneyland next week with Granny Goose, Arlan and the rest of the family, we will be there for Justin's birthday. Once we get back it will be Christmas which is going to be exciting. Below is a picture of her all bundled up to go onto a walk with Grandma and a picture of her with her Aunty Kay who visits her daily at lunch time.

3 Months Aready!

The past 3 months has flown by, I can't believe how much our life has changed since she has arrived. I am back to work now and Jordyn is now going to my mom's during the day. She absolutely loves her grandma and enjoyes her time there so much. As soon as I arrive in the morning Jordyn looks at her and smiles so big. She pretty much stays up all day and comes home worn out from all the fun she has had during the day. I feel so lucky to have my mom watching her while I am at work. Now that I have my own daughter I have a new found respect for my mom and all that she has done and continues to do for me. Growing up you tend to take your parents for granted but now I realize how much they have done for me and appreciate it more than ever.
She now has her first tooth coming in and she has taken to chewing on her fist. My mom snapped this picture of her chowing down today.

Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday at Jeff and Tina's house out in Discover Bay. We enjoyed a lovely turkey with all the fixings. Justin and I have so much to be thankful for this year with our beautiful little girl. She is growing like a little weed and seems bigger every day. Here are some pictures from yesterdays dinner.

Jordyn and her cousin Jessica
Jordyn with Granny Goose

Jordyn with her Aunt Tina

Our first family thanksgiving

Smiley Girl

Yesterday Jordyn went to her Nanny and Grandad's house while I went shopping for some work clothes. My mom took this amazing shot of her while she was there. She looks like she is just having the best time and my dad is making her laugh. Today she got to skype with both of her great grandma's in England. It was great for them to see her and how much she is growing. She is starting to make so many noises and kick around all the time. She is a very happy girl most of the time but she lets us know when she is hungry or needs a diaper change. On Tuesday we took her to the eye Dr and he said that she hasn't lost any vision in her eyes and that he wants to see her again in 3 months. He said that she intermitenly(?) goes cross eyed but that since newborns don't have a bridge of their nose it can also give the appearence of being cross eyed too. Hopefully it is just something she will grow out of.
I am getting ready to go to Florida for work on Monday and I will be there until Thursday. I am going to miss her soooo much its crazy. Its going to be so tough to leave her but she will be in great hands while I'm gone. Her dad with lots of help from her grandma's will be taking care of her. I'm looking forward to going back to work but its also a sad that this special time is over for me. I'm hoping to work it out that I can have Friday's off so I can spend time with her but we will see what happens once I get back.

Halloween and 2 Month Appointment

We dressed Jordyn up as a pumpkin for Halloween and she looked absolutly adorable. She didn't like the costume at all but it made us laugh. We took her to her grandparents houses and everyone said she looked so cute. She stayed with Nanny Rose and Grandad and went to the door along with Ellie when the kids came for the candy.

We took Jordyn in for her 2 month check up on Monday, I was so nervous because she was going to be getting her shots. We talked to the Dr and he has referred us to a Pediactric Opthamologist for her lazy eye. Apparenty it is really important to it fixed while she is little so that she doesn't loose vision in that eye. I have made an appointment for her for next Tuesday so I will keep you updated. The Dr also wants us to go and see a dermatologist for the spots she has on her head and big toe. They are broken blood vessels that can grow and he has never seen one that is partially under the nail. We have an appointment for that Dr on December 4th. She screamed when she got the shots and Justin said it looked like I was getting the shots because I was so upset. Apart from those two things everything seems to be going well. I can't believe that she is 2 months old already.