Happy New Year!

Welcome 2009!

Eye Safety!

As many of you know babies have extremely sharp little finger nails! Our little E is no exception and has demonstrated that fact on more than one occasion.

This past Friday we were playing with her new doll house and the next thing I know, I was calling my eye doctor for an emergency exam. Elise had tripped and poked me right in the same eye she had scratched a few weeks prior. Only this time it was not just a scratch, it was a large tear! After a few days of wearing a protective contact, and a few drops of what I liken to an epidural for the eye, I am on the mend!

Lesson learned. I wanted to pass it on in hopes that others may avoid the same fate. Keep those little nails short and trim, and lookout!

For information on Corneal Abrasion, check out WebMD.

For information on Trimming baby's nails, check out this article at babycenter.

I have to say a big Thank You to my fabulous eye doctors, you both made the process as painless as possible.

A Christmas Story

Christmas Eve was with my parents. My brother and his new fiance were also there. We had a fantastic time. Good food, good company!

That night we went home and and prepared for Santa. E was sound asleep and we set up her new doll house under the tree, along with a few wrapped presents. The next morning she woke up bright and early, and we made our way to the Christmas tree. She slowly walked toward then tree, then realized what was under it, her new doll house. She was so excited!

Later Christmas morning, My parents and brother and fiance came over for breakfast and to give E her Grand-Santa present. It was a bright red wagon, complete with folding seats and cup holders! Where was this when we were young? She loved it and wanted to take a ride right away.

The afternoon was spent with my husband's family. Elise enjoyed getting even more presents before finally wanting to lay down and take a nap.

We had a great Christmas!

I hope you had a nice Christmas and have a very happy and safe New Year!

Merry Christmas: Home tour

Here are a few photos of our home dressed up for Christmas! I hope you have a very happy and safe holiday!

Cheers,
April

Soulful Sunday: HomeWord

HomeWord is a great family focused site. I found the featured article, 10 Building Blocks for a Happy Family, to be informative and thought provoking.
"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15

Sweet Gift: Be a Good Cookie

Such a sweet gift that is great for anyone on your list. Buy Cookies Here. Pass it on!

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Holiday books to check out

What a great way to get into the Holiday spirit! These are a few of our favorites. The Polar Express, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Olivia Helps with Christmas,Madeline's Christmas, The Night Before Christmas

Carol's Heirloom Collection...

Check out Carol's Heirloom Collection... It is full of nostalgia, cute ideas, and wonderful stories. As I posted before, E recently turned one. For her birthday, Carol made this beautiful I Spy quilt! Thanks again for the precious keepsake Auntie Carol!

November Recap: Happy First Birthday E!

November proved to be a very busy month for our little family. Our sweet baby girl turned one! We had a fantastic day celebrating with family and friends. E loved every minute of it, well all but the cake part!

We researched bakeries to find just the right one to make her first birthday cake, and finally found it. (I recommend Drew's Pastry Place. They use all natural ingredients, and no preservatives.) We were so excited about her first cake and she did not want a single bite! Eventually she did try a few pieces.