Christmas Cookies - December 24th

I have such fond memories of making Christmas cookies with my mom and Shannon...so I decided that Meredith and I would make them together this year. What was I thinking?!? She loves to help in the kitchen, but she is so dangerous!! I really had fun with her, but was exhausted by the time we were finished...about 2 hours later.

I prepared the cookie dough the night before, but we still had to roll it out, cut out the shapes, make the icing, and decorate.

Here are some pics. Enjoy! :)

Pictures with Santa

Meredith actually sat with Santa all by herself this year. And she told him that she wanted baby dolls and choo choo trains :)

The Nutcracker - December 11th

We took Meredith to see the Nutcracker...and we weren't really sure what to expect. She isn't always very good in public. She was so good, though...and she really liked it!! We were on the front row, so we had to put 2 booster seats under her so she could see the stage. Everyone around us commented on how good she was!! We were so proud of her, and had a wonderful evening!!!

Egg Allergy ReTest - November 13th

Meredith had an appt with Dr. Stauffer on November 13th to retest for her egg allergy. I wasn't surprised that she hadn't outgrown it...it was such a strong allergy that I felt like it would be a while before she was over it. I have such a hard time with her food allergies...I know this is in God's plan for her life (and I continue to pray for His will and not mine), but as her mommy I just want to fix it!! I don't want her to ever feel she is missing out. When she goes places, I try so hard to bring similar things to what others will have...hoping that she won't notice a difference!! I just love her so much, and want her to know that she's so special!!! The allergies have changed our lives, but we are learning so much because of them. I really know what my baby's eating, and I hope she will be healthier for it!!

I love you Meredith!!

Open House at Davidson Academy

We took Meredith to Davidson Academy's Open House on November 8th. We're hoping to get her into their Pre-K3 program (starting in August). Meredith loved the school, and we were able to meet the teacher and talk with her for a while. We should find out if she's been accepted in the next few months :)

Sorry...our blog is so out of date!! I'm skipping over a few months...maybe one day I'll get time to add them, but at least I'm posting the most current. Enjoy!!...those of you that are still checking :)

Date Night

We don't have very many date nights...and usually if we do, we're only gone for a short time. However, on June 27th, we had an extra special date! Matt planned it all and surprised me...I love surprises!! We had dinner at P.F. Changs, and then went to see Legally Blonde at TPAC. We had so much fun together (and yes...I couldn't help myself, and talked about Meredith (probably too much))!! The play was hilarious...we were totally cracking up!!!

Thanks honey!! I had a wonderful time!! I love you!!!
And thanks Shannon and Matt for watching our little angel!! We really appreciate it, and will be glad to return the favor anytime.