Amelia's Big Girl Room and the New Nursery

As we begin to prepare for our newest member of the family, it was time to organize the rooming situation.  We have a 3 bedroom house and Martin and I both felt that the baby needed her own room at least until she gets old enough to sleep in a regular bed.  This meant we had to move Amelia's crib and "baby" furniture into the new baby's room and upgrade Amelia's room to "Big Girl" status.  I loved this!  We bought her a new twin bed and some new furniture.  And Martin spent a whole weekend painting her room a beautiful raspberry pink!  Our goal was to make it very special for Amelia so she wouldn't feel as if we were taking something from her to give to the baby.  So we moved Amelia temporarily into the baby's room while we made the upgrades.  Then we did a great unveiling (I'll post to YouTube soon).  She walked in and said "Wow!".  She loved that it is her favorite color and she got a new "big girl" bed.  I'm still in the process of decorating it and putting some finishing touches on the wall, but here is a cute photo of her in her new room.

Super Cheese!

With her Lulu

We're still working on getting her to clean up her toys

Christmas 2011

As expected, Christmas this year did not disappoint.  I really want to enjoy these younger years with Amelia when everything is exciting and awesome.  It's the teenage years I dread when there is disappoint for not getting exactly what you wanted.  But we have some time before that.  Amelia is almost 2 and a half now and she is so incredibly smart and funny.  We didn't go overboard with gifts but we did get her a few things we knew she'd love.  First, we bought her an early Christmas present in November - the trampoline.  A huge hit!  The rest that fit under the tree were dolls, toys, games and fun clothes.  She was most excited about the Buzz Lightyear and Sheriff Woody dolls (Toy Story movie) that Mimi and Papa got for her.  But some of the other big hits included her dress up clothes - a lady bug costume and princess/cowgirl outfit.  And she got some pretty awesome scary plastic bugs from Grandma and Grandpa Turner.  Honestly she loved everything and that was the best part.  Hearing her say "Wow!" with each opening.  We spent the holiday with my family in Houston since I am now unable to travel.  35 weeks pregnant and counting!


Here are some great photos to enjoy!

We got a great Santa photo this year!

Just a funny hair photo!  She woke up looking like Snooky!

With Uncle Ray

The reason I love family - so many people and so much food!

Our little family

Opening some gifts on Christmas Eve

Christmas morning jammies!  Thank you Tia Norma!

Bug the Reindeer

Lovin' some legos she got from Santa

Little Lady Bug.  Notice the bunny slippers:)

Opening her Sheriff Woody and Buzz Lightyear presents

Playing doctor on a very pregnant mommy

My little cowgirl / princess!

The mess that follows a wonderful Christmas!

Yo Gabba Gabba - 2011

We made our 2nd annual trip to see Yo Gabba Gabba live!  This time we had to make a road trip to Houston so we could be with our Brat Pack friends (Jack, Ava, Saoirse, Jude, Gunner & Ruby).  Next year we may have to consider seeing it closer to home but it was still worth the trip.  And as expected Amelia was in awe from start to finish.  She loved seeing all of the characters and hearing the music.  We had a great time and the only draw back was the never ending Gabba songs in my head throughout the night and in my dreams.  It just wouldn't stop!  But, Amelia had fun and that's all we wanted.

Laura & Jack

"Look at my Gabba shirt!"

Gabba crew

Entranced...

The Gilbrides

Ruby, Jude, Gunner, Saoirse & Amelia

(I had to promise a lollipop to Amelia to get her to take this photo)

Heading home