Clemson Weekend

Clemson Weekend was almost a month ago but I wanted to share some pictures with you anyway. I had a fun time visiting with everyone!

Baptism - November 19

What a blessed day this was to be surrounded by family all around as I was baptized into the Catholic Church. Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Jenna, Uncle Justin, Aunt Michelle, Nanny Hanna, Aunt Joan, Elicia, Aunt Cindy, Aunt Pam, Aunt Sandra, Kalee Jo, Andrea and Aida all came to celebrate in this special day with me. I also had a lot of angels in the church with me as I was being baptized. My Godparents are Hanna and Justin. They will help my Momma and Daddy teach me all about being Catholic. I bet you are wondering why I said Nanny Hanna that is because it is a New Orleans tradition to call your Godmother Nanny and your Godfather Paran. I wore a 'vintage' baptism gown that my Great Grandma Sieta crocheted for my Momma on her baptism.

1st Airplane Ride to NOLA

Well it finally happened, I got to go on an airplane ride for Thanksgiving to New Orleans (NOLA). It wasn't as much fun as I thought considering I slept most of the time. Daddy was sure to get a picture of me before we took off. I did really good on the flights. That is after the 1st one I spit up all over Momma's jacket, so she decided not to fed me anymore at take off.

My trip to NOLA was alot of fun. I got to meet the rest of the Garrity Aunts, Uncles, and cousins that I had not met yet. Everyone made sure to come to Aunt Sandra's house to see me, even before they went home from work. I thought that was kind of funny. My cousin Rowan, who was the youngest Garrity cousin until I came along, kept saying "I love him." He will understand later that I am not a him. He wanted to hold me the whole time he came over to see me. Aunt Kay (his Momma) had to explain that everyone had to have a chance to hold me. Boy were there ALOT of hands to hold me. My Momma made sure that I got some floor time too because she knows how I get after a week like that. I think that I have to be held all the time and that makes for a LONG few days after a trip or visitors. That didn't make too many people happy but I know my Momma knows best.
I had my very 1st trip to the French Quarter. We had 'coffee and donuts' at Cafe Du Monde and walked around Jackson Square. Someday I will be able to enjoy this more especially when I get to blow powdered sugar on Daddy and Momma from the donuts.

Footprints in the Sand

It is official I have had my 1st trip to the beach. The Atlantic Ocean was cool. The beach was very beautiful. I got to put my feet in the sand and the water. The water was very chilly but since it was my very first time at the beach it was ok to get them wet.

What A Busy Week

I have had a busy week meeting lots of new people. On Tuesday night, I got to go out to eat with Momma, Daddy and the scheduler for my Daddy's project. I think we might have stayed out kind of late because when we got home I wanted to take a nap on Daddy's shoulder before going to bed. Daddy has the best shoulder for napping.




We took Abbi and Bailey to the park to run because they had way too much energy for our backyard. At the park Daddy said you girls have eyes too big for there own good. Momma had to explain that he says that because we have big eyes and when we don't have our sunglasses on we squint.

On Saturday, Aunt Pam and Jeffrey came to visit me for the day. It was the shortest visit I have ever had with someone. They were only here for 24 hours. We took them to the Farmers Market our favorite place to go on Saturdays. Jeffrey was constantly looking at all the pretty Carolina girls.

The Bumbo

This week I got a new 'toy'. It is called a Bumbo. It is really a chair that helps me to learn how to sit up. The Bumbo is really cool because it helps in strengthening my stomach muscles. Since my parents got me the Bumbo they figured it would be nice to have a family picture. The only problem is that some of us didn't want to look at the camera.

While I was in my Bumbo seat I was having a lot of fun with Momma when she was singing and talking to me. I am sure glad Momma and Daddy decided to get me this Bumbo seat. It is nice to get to be sitting up instead of laying on the floor looking at the ceiling.

USMC - Keeping me warm

I was taking a nap in my pack n play while Momma was working yesterday. She must have been getting cold because she put one of her sweatshirts on me as a blanket. When I woke up it was her USMC sweatshirt. She wanted to share this with everyone especially 'uncle' Todd, I know it will make him very proud.

Fun Filled Fall Weekend

Since it is Fall we decided it was time to go to the pumpkin patch. At the pumpkin patch I was having fun right up until Momma decided it would be a good idea for me to have a picture with the big pumpkins. I was not to happy about it and I really didnt't like the people around me saying 'Aww that poor little baby.'
When we finally got home I was in a much better mood. I have really been mastering my smiling this week. I am learning lots of new things like making bubbles, sticking my tongue out, grabbing at my toys, and standing up. I know I might be little but my Daddy says I have much stronger legs than he would have imagined I would have at such a young age. I have also been working on lifting my head up when laying on my belly, but I don't like laying on my belly too much so I tend to get mad at Momma and Daddy when they decide it is time for this activity.

I got to do my very first arts & crafts project: making hand and foot prints out of plaster. I think I had much more fun than my Momma and Daddy because everytime they would put my hand in the plaster I would squeeze my hand. Then they would have to wash it off and start again. They gave up on the hand print and decided to do my feet instead. My Momma said that this is like some of the projects she does with my cousins Kalee Jo, Olivia and Aida. Maybe they will do some projects with me when I am older.

SMILES

I am so excited that I have a new milestone that I have to share it with everyone: I have mastered SMILING!

Daddy loves it when I start smiling at him. It makes him so happy. Since I am a smart girl I know that making Daddy happy will pay off when I am older. I do not understand it yet but I have heard that I will be wrapped around Daddy's Little Finger.

Visitors, Make for a BUSY Weekend

This weekend was very special because Grandama, Grandpa Ray and Aunt Jenna came to visit me. When I woke up on Saturday morning Momma brought me downstairs and right there on the deck with Daddy was Grandpa Ray! I was excited to see him and he must have been excited too, because he took me from Momma and whisked me down to see Grandma. After showing off my bedroom to everyone it was off to the Farmers Market.

Grandpa Ray pushed me in my stoller all around the Farmers Market. When we had enough of the Farmers Market we went shopping on King Street. Aunt Jenna really liked the shopping on King Street. I am glad that someone got to enjoy it since I am only allowed to browse according to Daddy. At the bike shop I was tired of all the browsing so I just hung out with Grandma. After the bike shop we decided it was time to go and visit at home.

On Sunday, I got to wear one of my church dresses. I was really excited becuase I only get to wear them on special occasions. This is actually the first time I could 'fit' into one of them. Momma said I can only wear them to church and when I get home I have to take them off and put on regular clothes. This was confusing since everything I wear are clothes -- what makes them regular? I suppose I will have to learn about that when I get older. Unfortunately this was a sad day too because Grandma, Grandpa Ray and Aunt Jenna had to leave. I made sure to get a some special time with Aunt Jenna since she really likes to shop I have to learn the ropes from her.

BAD Hair Day

One day when my Momma and I took a nap together; I woke up with bad hair. My Momma was laughing pretty hard about it especially when she was taking my picture. I didn't think it was too funny at all. On this day I should have had on my 'Bad Hair Day' onesie.

Doctor Doctor give me the news

Yesterday, at Dr. Burbridge's Office I found out that I am 8 lbs and 19 inches long. He told me that I was right on target with everything I am learning. I can lift my head up when I am on my tummy and move it from side to side. I have really good neck control and I am able to lift myself up to a sitting position when someone is holding my hands. I am working on mastering my hand coordination, but this is not as easy as it seems. At my appointment I had to get my 2 month old shots which was not as bad as I thought it would be. I only screamed for a little while. I was sad after my appointment and not because of my shots, it was because that was my last appointment with Dr. Burbridge and I was his very 1st infant patient.

(This is a picture from a month ago with Dr. Burbridge)

Just Like Daddy

Last weekend I watched the Clemson v. Boston College game with my Daddy. When we were watching the game I learned that sometimes you have to yell at the TV especially if Clemson does not win. I do not understand it yet but I am sure I will in time. This weekend when we were watching the Clemson v. Florida State game I realized that sometimes yelling at the TV helps. I managed to sweet talk my Daddy into letting me sit in 'his chair' for some of the game. I didn't get to stay up for the whole game because I had to take a bath, eat and get to bed. When I was sleeping I heard my Daddy get all excited and pumped up, so I knew that Clemson won.

Sweet Dreams...

Sometimes in the morning after Daddy leaves for work Momma lets me sleep in the bed after my 'late' morning feeding. Daddy keeps telling Momma that this is a bad habit to start but we all know how hard headed she can be at times. Momma says when we move to Charleston I cannot do this anymore so I better enjoy it.

Young and Old Cousins

Young cousins and Old Cousins are so much fun. I can't wait to play and sing with all my cousins in the sun. So far the fun has been with only two. Maybe one of them will teach me to tie my shoe.

Kalee Jo got to see me right after I was born. She was so excited to get to hold me. I hope she will work on projects with me like my Momma does. I know she will have alot of fun ideas.

Tracy 'Teeps' came to see me and spent 4 days. We had alot of fun even though she had to work while she was here. We did get to explore Greensboro when she would take an extra long lunch break. I sure hope that I am able to do that when ever I grow up.

1st Trip to Grandma and Grand Dad's

I had a very busy last 2 weeks. It started with my 1st trip to Grandma and Grand Dad's house. I had so much fun while I was there. As Grandma and Grand Dad took turns holding me I was getting used to being held. I really like that holding business all day long. However, Momma and Daddy didn't care for it too much when I go home. They said 'I was hard to deal with', whatever that means. I thought I was just fine. As you can see I was enjoying my time being held, just as much as Grandma and Grand Dad enjoyed holding me. They kind of looked like I did when I had to wear my 'Glow Worm' outfit because they were glowing the whole time they held me.
I got to take lots of naps while Grand Dad was holding me. He made sure that I was covered in my blanket at all times. We really enjoyed napping in his recliner. It was alot like when my Daddy rocks me in the glider.

One of the nights on my trip I got a little bit cold in our room. Grandma had some of my Daddy's old baby things in our room and I got to wear one of his hats to sleep. It was a little bit big for me but it sure did keep my head warm. It was a good thing that Grandma was ready for us or I might have ended up with one of Daddy's socks on my head instead.

When Daddy went to play golf with Grand Dad and Uncle Justin I got to go shopping with Momma, Grandma and Aunt Michelle. I had my very 1st shopping experience and it was much more fun than going to the grocery store with Momma. I guess this is what the girls do when the boys go play golf. I think I will learn to like shopping a lot. It makes me a little bit sleepy especially when it was time for Momma to tell Daddy about the 2 outfits that I got when I was out shopping. But he didn't seem to care.

I got to meet Great Uncle Tom and Great Aunt Carolyn when I was in Atlanta, too. We had a lot of fun visiting. It is hard to believe that I have as many Great Aunt's and Great Uncle's on my Daddy's side as I do Aunt's and Uncle's on my Momma's side. I suppose that means I am from a large family.

I sure did have fun at Grandma and Grand Dad's house. I can't wait to go visit them again soon.

Splish Splash I was takin' a bath

Splish Splash I was takin' a bath all on a Sunday night
I didn't put up too much of a fight
Because bath time was alright

My Daddy filled up my fancy tub
For a little rub a dub dub

My Momma showered me from head to toe
While Daddy took pictures for this show






Bathtime was really fun
Especially after I played in the sun

Now I know a bath is not so bad
And being squeaky clean make me glad

As you can see
Bathtime was fun for the whole family

Modeling Shoot

Recently Momma got crazy trying to take pictures of me. I honestly felt like I was in Europe on a modeling shoot. At least I am getting ready for my future now. I have to learn to work with the camera and what better time to start than now. Thankfully she got all of my good sides.

Business as usual

While I was in the hospital being held by Grandad he got a telephone call from one of his co-workers. He was so excited that he was holding me I could see him smiling from ear to ear. He told whoever he was talking to that he was holding his new granddaughter. It made me feel so good to hear the excitement in his voice. Even though he was holding me he still had to take care of some work.

Glow Worm Days

Here I am with Grandma, she keeps telling me it is not so bad to look like a Glow Worm. She says that it will make my jaundice go away. Since she is Grandma I know she is right and knows what she is talking about. It sure will be nice to have the Glow Worm away from my belly so I can move around and be more active.