Stella's First Visit with Santa

On Saturday, we finally made it over to see Santa. Stella was a little nervous about the visit and looked pretty concerned when she first sat on his lap. 12/20/14

She didn't cry though and was able to tell Santa what is on her wishlist this year.

Although the visit didn't last long, Santa assured her that she was on the Nice List this year.

Christmas in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Most of Joe's family including Grandma, Uncle Jason, Uncle Jim, Aunt Trica and Aunt Jen came down to Tennessee to celebrate our family Christmas. 12/11 - 12/14/14 

Grandma enjoying time with her little Granddaughter at Dollywood. The rest of us went on some rollercoasters with little to no lines. It was a little chilly, but everyone had a great time!

During the three nights at the cabin we played games, relaxed in hot tub, cooked meals and had our annual dirty Santa gift exchange. 

Everyone enjoyed the hot tub, including Stella who loved to splash water around and attempt to grab the bubbles.

The staff at Dollywood starts decorating the park in July for everyone to enjoy the lights in December.

Merry Christmas 2014!

Surprise Birthday Party in Cleveland!

We've been pretty busy traveling the last couple of weeks. Grandma got a nice surprise 60th birthday party and a little extra time to spend with her Grandchildren. 12/6/14 - Cleveland, OH

This would be our first trip back to Cleveland in over 8 months with the last time being our baby shower. Stella got to meet and see a lot of new faces from friends to aunts, uncles and cousins, including meeting her cousin Nolan for the first time. 

Grandma enjoying her time with both of her Grandchildren, Nolan & Stella. This was the 1st time that three of them were together.

Happy 60th Birthday!

7 1/2 months in pictures

Stella is nearing the 8 month mark. She has been busy learning how to eat solid foods, perfecting her rollover, and developing her screeches and babbles.

Above, Stella had her first ride in a grocery store cart. She seemed to like it especially how convenient her spot was for grabbing things from the shelves. She's a big help at the store.

With the holidays approaching, Stella also got to help pick out the Christmas tree and decorate the house.

She's been outgrowing many of her outfits before she gets to wear them more than once.

She is just starting to move out of 3 month sized clothes and into 6 month.

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth...

Stella started getting her first tooth (bottom right) early last week. The next day, her second one (bottom left) started to pop through too. 

We could finally start to see them a little better this week. They are just barely visible in the above picture. 

They are easier to see in this picture but the flash made Stella close her eyes. Looks like she got her two front teeth before Christmas!