Christmas!

I'm really thankful with the timing of Hannah's birth and the holidays.  Families naturally gather at the holidays and it was the perfect time to make sure most of Hannah's family got to meet her.  And it provided me with some relief from what can be a monotonous 3 hour cycle.  Here are some pictures from Christmas with the Rodda's and Richmond's.  I'm disappointed I didn't get any pictures of Hannah meeting some of my dearest friends-Jana, Tiffany, Sarah P., and Jessica and their families.  I was too preoccupied with good conversation to whip out the camera!

Christmas at our house with the Rodda's. 

Hannah meeting her cousins Sarah and Ginger.

Grandmama Rodda and all of her grandchildren.

So much cuteness in the craziness!

Next we celebrated our own Christmas, just the three of us on the 23rd.



No tree this year, so we put our gifts under the wreath.  Look closely and you'll see my alltime favorite gift!

There she is!

Daniel and I each got her a special gift for Christmas.  He got her a Bama dress.  I got her something I've been wanting to get her for awhile.  Daniel and I want her to be a confident little lady, knowing that God promises her she is beautiful (Ecclesiastes 3:11), wonderful (Psalm 139:14), and loved (Jeremiah 31:3).

Opening a gift with Daddy.

Clearly thrilled with all of her Christmas gifts

We celebrated Christmas day in Orlando with the Richmond side.  Hannah did wonderfully on the long drive.

Reading "The Night Before Christmas" with Daddy

Hannah and Grace with their great-grandmother

Fist pump, Mama!
My cousin Doug and his wife Bernice had Grace the same week Hannah was born.  How fun it will be to watch them grow up together.

Raise your hand if you love your mama!

Hannah and Aunt Sarah

Celebrating New Years in our PJs!

 

Hannah's Stretching Routine

Another adorable thing Hannah does is her stretching routine whenever she's put on the changing table.  It lasts several minutes and usually involves sounds like horse "nay" but in a pitch no horse could imitate.

By the way, she wasn't done.  The routine lasted another few mintues and ended with her signature move...passing gas :)

The Many Faces of Hannah

I could sit and stare at her all day!  I'm fascinated by every small body part...her tiny biceps, long fingers, (receding) red/blond/light brown hair, peach fuzz on her shoulders, the perfectly cut hair line on her neck, her beautiful profile...the list could go on.  I'm constantly amused by her many faces.  She'll make eye contact, but we're still waiting on that first real smile.  I frequently prop up my knees and amuse myself with her expressions.  I manage to snap a few pictures, too!  The first is my favorite of her faces.  I laugh everytime she makes it.

Hannah's "firsts"

What a month it's been!  I've been recovering from a c-section and little Hannah has been getting used to life on this side of the womb.  She had a rough start with some feeding issues but is now thriving and alert.  At her one month pediatrician appointment, she weighed 8 lbs. 13ozs and measured 21 1/4  inches.  She's gained almost one pound and one inch in one month.  Unfortunately, Hannah has her first cold.  We also made it through our first night with Daniel away from home.  Now for more "firsts" in pictures...

Mommy's first glimpse of Hannah

Hannah's first nap with Mommy

First time meeting Granddaddy Richmond

First time meeting Grandmama Richmond

First time meeting Grandmama Rodda

First time meeting Granddaddy Rodda

Hannah's first time in her carseat

The first time Hannah escapes from Daddy's swaddle

The first time in a non-hospital outfit

First thing Hannah did when she got home from the hospital?  Lay down in her crib.

Hannah's first glance at herself

Hannah's first sponge bath at home

Wrapped up in the towel

First time meeting Aunt Sarah.  Look how happy Hannah is!

First contortionist act

First time meeting Aunt Lisa

First time meeting Aunt Karen

Watching her first Lions game on Thanksgiving

First nap in mommy and daddy's bed

First nap on the couch

First time Hannah's paci got stuck to her face