"Rollin' in the New Year

Of course since I'm just 2 1/2 months old this is my first New Year. I wanted to make it memorable. New Years Eve morning I woke Mom and Dad up by crying around 6:50 a.m. This is earlier than I normally wake up but Mom knew I went to bed a little earlier the night before so she said she didn't think much of it. She told Dad she peeked at me on the monitor and all she could see was my one arm moving all over. Since I'm a belly sleeper she thought that would't be right - she suspected it and sure enough...I had rolled over from my belly to my back all on my own. I started out in the middle of my crib on my belly and when she went in there I was in the upper right corner on my back. I haven't rolled over again since but now they know I'm capable. :)

New Years afternoon we cheered on the Cyclones in their bowl game.

That evening we were having a neighbor dinner with our two next door neighbors to celebrate New Years Eve. I got to participate in the appetizers at our house. Mom had gotten me a cute little onsie to wear and Christine got me my very own New Years hat - it was just my size!
After the appetizers I stayed at our house with Grandma Dahsltrom while everyone else went to Reznicows for dinner. I had a good time with Grandma.

The rest of the group hung out until about 1:30 a.m. That was much too late for a little lady like me. I partied until about 10:00-10:30 pm and woke up 12 hours later.

Next year I can join the party! Happy New Year!

My First Christmas

I celebrated my first Christmas and I got spoiled! We were going to start celebrating on the 23rd with Daddy's side of the family but Cohen got sick so we had to postpone that until he was feeling better. Christmas Eve was the first day Cohen and I could be around each other so I wouldn't catch croup from him. Mom was happy because she had been looking forward to us all spending Christmas Eve together as a family. We spent the day watching Christmas movies, Mom and Cohen baked cookies and made a ginger bread house. I spent the day watching them and hanging out with Daddy.

Christmas morning when we woke up Santa had come. I slept in later than everyone else so Cohen had opened his presents by the time I got up. But it was nice then he could play with his new toys and Mom and Dad helped me open my presents while he played.

Cohen got me a stuffed taggie dog. Mom and Dad got me a stuffed monkey, some crib shoes and a Minnie Mouse autograph book for Disneyland. Santa brought me some sippy cups, bibs and containers for when Mommy makes me homemade baby food. He left me pacifiers and warm fuzzy socks in my stocking.

Later in the afternoon we went to Great Grandpa and Grandma Cota's house. It was the first time I met my great grandpa Cota. It was nice to meet him - though he wasn't feeling well that day. I also got snuggled by my great-aunt Brigid. (picture) and my great-aunt Kathy.



 I got some nice gifts there from my great aunts and uncles. From there we went to see Uncle Dolly and Grandpa Dahlstrom's cabin they just bought. Mom and Dad thought it was very nice. After that we went back to Granny's house and opened gifts with her. She got me a little dolly, some fuzzy booties and some clothes.

After that we went to open gifts with Grandpa Cota. Grandma was gone but we got to spend time with Grandpa. I got a doll, little moses basket and bed set for the doll and some clothes.

The next day we went to visit my Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Jones. Then I got to go meet my Great Grandma Dahlstrom. It was fun to meet her. After that we went to visit Dewey, Danette, Cam, Bailey, Carson and Brin. They spoiled me with gifts too! I'm such a lucky little girl.



We headed back home later that night. We were all worn out from the fun filled Christmas Day and day after.

This past Saturday we were able to get together with Daddy's side of the family. I once again got spoiled! I got a lot of clothes, a sippy up with some money, more clothes and a big toy for when I'm older that looks like it's going to be a lot of fun!


All in all my first Christmas was great. I'm really looking forward to next Christmas when I can more actively participate.

Dahlstrom Cousins - Blythe, Cohen and Reese



Our puppy dog, Marlie had a fun Christmas too! 

Visiting Grandma

Cohen has been sick with croup the last couple days and the Dr. told Mom and Dad to keep me away from him until he's not contagious. Yesterday Mom and I spent the entire day in my bedroom with the door closed. From the time I woke around 8:30 am until I went to bed around 10:15 pm we were in my room (wells I was...mom would go out while I napped).

Today Mom decided we would see if we could go visit Grandma D. instead of sitting in my room for a second day. She was planning to be home so we went and had a great day.

It made our day go much faster and I think Grandma was happy to see me too. :)

Thumb Sucker

I have always loved my pacifier and sucking on my hands. Recently I've been working really hard on finding a way to suck my thumb. Well today is the day....I have it all figured out and Mom is pretty sure there is no going back now. :)

My First Snow

Well not only was it my very first experience with snow it was a snow STORM! Luckily Mom, Cohen and I didn't have to leave the house today. We stayed in all day. Daddy had to go to work but he went in late.

Mom dressed Cohen and I our snowman/girl shirts today since it was the first snow and of course she had to get our picture.

Tummy Time

Ever since I was born Mom and Dad have been talking about what a strong neck I have. My Dr. said my neck was pretty strong at my appointment the other day too. Here's a picture Mom snapped of me yesterday when I was laying on my tummy. I lift my head up, turn it side to side to look at different things.

My First Visit with Santa

Today I met Santa for the first time! We were invited to a Santa Party at our friends' the Phillips'. He brought me a gift but I slept through my visit with him. I'm sure he knows what a good little baby girl I've been in the first two months of my life.  :)

He brought me a little blanket with rubber corners for when I'm a little older and want something to chew on.