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8 month old and already a party animal!

Happy 8 month Birthday, Isabella! You have had quite the month! Last week, Isabella went to three parties in a two day period. She went to Jeff's Accounting Party and her friend's 3rd Birthday party and then a couple's Christmas party. Can you say party animal? She had a great time and loved seeing all of her "baby friends" especially Connor. December has been a fun month so far!

Here is Isabella on her 8 month birthday (today)! She loves playing with everything and anything. You have to be pay attention to her because she will grab something before you know it. Isabella still loves blowing raspberries and "talking". She says "dadada" with such conviction! She loves to eat solids. She has tried many of the Stage 2 foods and loves them ...but still sweet potatoes are a favorite! She likes to try and drink water out of my cup and makes the funniest facial expression. This baby girl loves her blocks (Thanks Alex! ). I don't think she is quite ready for a sippy cup at the moment. She has tried sweet potato puffs and doesn't quite know what to think. She is pretty much on a good schedule. She always (99% of the time) takes a nap at 9:30 a.m. The length of the nap varies though. The afternoon nap is not as consistent. She is obviously teething and has her fussy moments but with a little love and patience we are working through them! Isabella is just a sweetie and I love watching her grow. Here are some pictures from the last week and some from today. Enjoy.

Sitting up.

"Seriously,mom, more pictures?"

It has been so cold here lately. Isabella is dressed as if she lived in Alaska whenever we leave the house. Long sleeve shirt, hoodie, jacket, gloves, hat, and bundlesack. It takes like 10 minutes just to put it all on her.

Bella in her Babylegs. Yes, I love baby legwarmers and I am not ashamed!

Daddy's "honey baby"

In baby jeans...a little play before the birthday party.

I love this facial expression. The teething ring is this baby girl's best friend. She is beginning to "lose it" if you take it away from her. Someone may possibly be spoiled.

Got Milk?....and Got sweet potatoes....and carrots....and squash....and......?

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Jeff couldn't be a prouder papa and Isabella couldn't be a sweeter girl.

And Me? I couldn't be any luckier.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Goldstein crew!

Happy Thanksgiving! We have had quite a week here! Isabella is now sitting up. This opens up a whole new world up for her. She had been sitting up for short amount of time (a little wobbly) but this week has begun to sit up by herself and play with toys. I am convinced that she really could do it all along but preferred being held! On Tuesday morning we noticed that Isabella also had two teeth that broke through the gums. Needless to say, she is chewing on everything to help relieve some of the pain. She has been a pretty good sport so far. This was Isabella's first Thanksgiving and my first Thanksgiving away from Georgia. We spent the day cooking our famous dressing, sweet potato casserole, and homemade cranberry sauce. We spent Thanksgiving dinner at the Knieps house. The men deep-fried the turkey while the girls played inside. We had an awesome time chatting and eating with Martin, Linda, and the girls. Isabella had a wonderful time playing with little Nina and Sophia. Isabella sat up and enjoyed playing the toy piano. Perhaps we have a future Beethoven on our hands? The menu included turkey, dressing, potato casserole, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, sweet potato pie, coffee, and wine. Everything was so delicious and the company was awesome. Isabella enjoyed her "own version" of Thanksgiving as well. She has sweet potatoes (her favorite) and turkey. All in all, we had a very memorable Thanksgiving. We have a lot to be thankful for!

Mommy and Isabella on Thanksgiving

Sitting up on Thanksgiving Day!

I know it is a little hard to tell....but there are two little toothies in there!

Here is Isabella with her favorite toy these days.....her teething ring.

Watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

And yes...I did venture out at 5:30 a.m. this morning like a crazy person to do a little "Black Friday" Shopping! Pure madness! I guess this begins the official countdown until Christmas. :)

Happy Birthday to Jeff!!

Jeff's birthday was yesterday! I can't believe another year has gone by! We had a great time celebrating his "first" 29th birthday(haha).

The day of Jeff's birthday:

Apparently the beautician came to visit Isabella's school on Jeff's birthday because when I came to pick her up that afternoon Isabella's hair was in a little ponytail sticking straight up! As I looked around, I noticed all the little girls (4) were sporting ponytails too. Yes, she doesn't have much hair so it was like a "6 strands of hair" ponytail. So cute! She still has dirty blond hair. For Jeff's birthday dinner, we went to Red Robin and enjoyed gourmet burgers and bottomless fries ....so good. Isabella was looking all over the place and was really enjoying the decorations. If you have ever been to Red Robin then you know exactly what I am talking about....there are crazy signs, posters, and things all over the walls. She loved it! The Balloon Man even came over but we all decided that Isabella was just a little too young for a balloon (the Birthday Boy refused one as well). Isabella did great but suddenly got a little fussy so I held her for a bit. And before I knew it, she was asleep. Poor little thing, the beautician from earlier that day must have worn her out! After dinner, Jeff and I enjoyed birthday cheesecake and ice cream. Yummy! Unfortunately, Jeff had to go to class so he carried on his celebration with his classmates. Bella had her bath and was off to sleep! She really had fun celebrating with Daddy! Jeff and I had a fun and relaxing night when he came from class. We had a very intense "Bop-It" tournament! SO MUCH FUN!

As you can tell, Jeff had a great birthday. Isabella and I were so lucky we were able to spend it with him. He is the most amazing husband and father.....and we love him so very much!!


Look for another post soon about Thanksgiving. :)

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Just a little post.....

to wish
you

a great

Monday Night!

From Isabella Love