A little bit of heaven

Jeff sent me to the spa yesterday for a day of pampering. I arrived at 9 a.m. and changed into a very comfty robe, then relaxed until my massage therapist came for me. I had an hour massage, which felt great because my back has been hurting lately due to the "extra weight" during pregnancy and carrying my 15 lb 4 month old everywhere since she suffers from a serious case of arm-itis!!! Next, I had an hour long spa mani and pedi...heavenly!!!! After my nails and toes dried, I headed to a relaxation room for 30 minutes and I meditated and thought about the last 2 yrs (I will do a blog about the last 2 yrs of my life-crazy)! Last, I finished with a 90 minute spa facial...OMG-heaven!!! I was able to escape "REALITY" for 4 hrs yesterday while Jeff watched the Cal girl. Thank you, Jeff, for sending me to heaven yesterday. I appreciate all that you've been doing for me and Callie...you are amazing! I love you with all my heart!

Well, I came back to "REALITY" and had a nice visit from a dear friend of mine, Shannon! Shannon lives in Clear Lake and teaches school in Dickinson, so it is difficult for her to get to The Woodlands, and I have not made any "long" trips with Callie around Houston. I really enjoyed my visit with her, and Callie just loved her...how chould she not?? Shannon, you are a beautiful person; full of life, love, and faith. Your 4th graders are blessed to have you as their teacher, and Jeff is blessed to have you as his wife!!!! I love you and Jeff, and we miss hanging out with you guys~!!!!! Thanks for visiting yesterday! Love you!

After Shannon left, Mimi and Papa came by for a visit. After visiting for about 30 minutes, we headed to Macaroni Grill for supper, and Callie was a doll! (Thank you, Callie). After supper, we all came back to our place to change Cal into her pj's and feed her rice cereal-we had lots of fun and family bonding time! We love you, Mimi and Papa!!! Thanks for everything you do for us....we are very blessed to have you in our lives!

Love,

Jeff, Nicole, Callie Nicole, and Tootsie Bella

Callie's Milestones

Lifting my head and holding it steady for a little while

I was on my back, and I rolled all the way over to my tummy and put my nunu in too!!!! Going from my tummy back to my back..this is fun!


Wiping her "own" mouth after eating cereal...too funny!

Yummy stuff here!

Thanks, mommy..that was soooooooo good!

Lots of exciting things are happening with the Cal girl! These past few days have been pretty interesting in our home, and we are having a blast with her. Callie is eating rice cereal two times per day from a spoon, rolling from her back to tummy, then back to her back, lifting her head up while on tummy and holding it steady for a minute or more, laughing and cooing hysterically, taking her MAM nunu out of her mouth then putting it back in, watching cartoons, following objects at a distance and up close, grabbing and holding on to her toys, and her eyes follow me wherever I may walk in the room, especially if I speak-she goes crazy!!! Oh, did I mention she is the happiest baby in the morning!! When she sees me in the morning and hears my voice, she can't stop laughing, smiling, and moving her legs and feet..it is precious! One more thing-Callie has an aquarium on her bed that lights up, has fish floating in it, and plays music; well, there is a button you press to turn it on and off, and yes, she has found the button and kicks it on and off with her foot. We love you, Callie, and are very proud of all your developmental milestones you are reaching thus far!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, and Tootsie B

Little Accident

I must say we had a funny "little accident" tonight during bath time! Callie decided to use the bathroom & I am trying to be polite in my use of words, but she "used" the bathroom in her big girl tub...was it hilarious???!!!! Yes, it was...what did Callie do? She laughed and laughed and laughed!!!! I am not posting a pic of the funny, little accident moment in our household, but you can about imagine! We love you, Callie girl!!!!

Toots wants to be Callie....

Can I come stroll with you and Callie, mommy??
I like this swing!!!

Tootsie Bella is my life...anyone who knows me, knows how much I love that cat and worship her!!!! She was found abandoned on the side of the road, very sick, and we adopted her and took her in...it was a little difficult at first since she was so ill, but we managed and she was ALL better!!! Sometimes I feel so sorry for her because Callie requires ALOT of my time, and I feel like I neglect Toots...I really don't try to, but I sometimes do. Anyhow, I have made it a point to spend more time with Toots when Cal is down for her naps. I have to laugh because everytime I look for Tootsie, she is in one of "Callie's things," like her activity gym, the stroller, the high chair, or swing, etc. Poor baby...we still love you with all of her heart...actually, as I type this blog, Jeff is playing with her..they are throwing balls back and forth..yes, Toots does "doggy" things!

We love you, little angel! You have brought alot of joy to me over the last 4 yrs!!!

My sit and step activity center!!

This sit and step is quite cute; however, Jeff almost lost his religion a few times putting this thing together..not easy! Like he said, oh the things you do for your baby!!! Callie was quite enthralled with her new play toy...it kept her occupied for 30 minutes which was GREAT for me and Jeff. Thanks, daddy, for putting my center together for me..I know you were aggravated. Love, Callie

This is fun, mommy..WOW!

Too Cute! Very peaceful!

Callie's bedtime is around 8-8:30 p.m. Last night, we put her to sleep and stayed up watching tv and talking (nice to have an adult conversation with a glass of pinot noir). Of course, I go check on Callie every hour, even though I have the motion monitor and can hear everything!!! Well, I walked into her room, and this is how I found her...sleeping with both hands tucked behind her head...it was precious!!! She was sleeping soundly and looked very peaceful!!!

Callie at 4 months!

She loves sitting in the glider!!!!
Cutie pie~~~~

I can't believe tomorrow (Jan. 3rd) Callie will be 4 months old. She is such a little doll, and we are enjoying every minute with her. Thank you, God, for blessing us with Callie Nicole!