Lily Madison

Lily Madison-Baptized 11-26-11

The big reason for our trip to Port Saint Lucie, aside from Thanksgiving, was the planning of your baptism in the Catholic Church.

You were baptized on November 26th, 2011 at 2:00pm in Saint Bernadette Catholic Church along with Colin. This is GeeGee's Church and boy is it Bea-u-ti-ful!

GrandPam & GrandPop

God Bless Colin & Lily

Pop's Favorite Girl :)

Thank you Father Ulto for a day we will always remember.

Our GodChildren Colin & Lily

My precious Godson, Colin Michael

Gee Gee loves her Lily

Lily's Baptism

Colin's Baptism

Colin slept through the ceremony while Lily chatted away!

The Three Amigos, Elliot, Lily, & Colin

Lily & Aunt Lauren

My Precious Pea, always a happy girl! Ready for bed after a long, awesome day!

Thankful Hearts

Where do we begin?? November was jam packed with fun! :)

We celebrated Veteran's Day at the North Florida Fair this year and you loved every second of the fresh air. {11-11-11}

GrandPam came to town again this month for an early Thanksgiving Celebration{11-12-11}

You had your 4 Month Check-up on 11-14-11 which of course meant two more shots :( but you were braver than Mommy! I had to leave the room while Daddy held you but you didn't cry too much you were quiet the trooper! We attempted to start solid foods {rice cereal} today as well but you just weren't up for it yet so we decided to wait a few weeks and try again.

We attended the last FSU Homegame Tailgate of 2011 {11-19-11}

You were stunning for our girls dinner date :)

Always trying to grow up too fast...Sitting up in a shopping cart for the first time {of course at Hobby Lobby..Hehe}

The toy of the month. This ball is fabulous and you love it! So do the boys!

Proof that you love your crib. :) Just hanging out while Mommy cleans your room.

Precious sleeping baby pic. :)

We spent your 1st Thanksgiving in Port Saint Lucie with family.

Here you are with Colin.

Attempting a Family Portrait on Thanksgiving...It was too bright out for Daddy

We have so much to be THANKFUL for this year. Family, Friends, Love, Laughter, & So much more! :)

November 7th, 2011, 4 Months Old-The Leaves are Changing...

The leaves sure are changing this month...In more ways than one. On November 4th, Nana left to head back to Murphy, NC. It's sad to see her go because I am not ready! This means my 4 month old baby girl has to start Day Care...I knew this day was coming but boy was I in denial! So on November 8th you started spending your days at the Santora home. You really are enjoying it and it has been a smooth transition.

This month we transitioned you from the pack-and-play in Mommy & Daddy's room into your crib in the nursery. The first two nights were a little tough, probably more so on us than you, but over all it was pretty simple. These days you are the happiest baby on the block, we lay you down, you coo a bit, and put yourself right to sleep. You do have your necessities however...

1. You must have your rain on and a little loud.

2. Your plush blanky that you like to pull up to your face.

3. Lights dim but not dark! You get scared in the dark.

4. Turn on the fan...and let the baby do the rest. :)

Weighing in... This month we are up to 25 1/4 inches and 21.2 pounds! Just unstoppable! :)

This picture makes my heart smile! You are such a happy baby, happy just pours from you!

October 31st, Boy has this been a fun month! :)

This was quite a busy month for us! With our second trip to Port Saint Lucie to meet family, a visit from Molly & Erin in Tallahassee, and Fall Fun in the air! :) We visited a lot of Fall Festivals this month, one in Havana, FL, one at Goodwood Plantation and a few others. You really enjoy being outside. You love to look at the trees and play around in the fresh air.

Fall Festival-Havana, FL

Neighborhood Fall Festival

This month is Baby's First Halloween!! I was crafty enough this month and made you your 1st dress, a Candy Corn! It was such a sweet outfit and everyone loved you in it!

You had a cute little head band too, but I didn't get a picture

We spent Halloween night at Daddy's best friend, Willie's, house. We played around, listened to music, and trick-or-treated all around the neighborhood. Bubba was dressed as a Star Wars Storm Trooper and you were Princess Leia. :) It was so precious, I figured this is probably the only year I will get away with being so cutesy with the two of you as Bubba is getting bigger every day and who knows what he will want to be next year for Halloween and I'm sure you will want to be a Princess, just like you are. :) It was really cute though. :)

Halloween Night

October 7th, 2011, 3 months old

Offically 3 Months Old! :)

You still enjoy your baths, it's probably one of your favorite things in life! :) You cry when I take you out of the bath tub, you love it so much. It is tied with your Johnny Jumper, which might actually be the best thing since sliced bread! Your little twinkle toes just come to life in it and you could bounce all day long! :) You are getting better at grabbing intentionally with more control of your hands, still a little wobbly but we are getting there.

Weighing in..... This month we are up to 24 1/4 inches and 18 pounds! You are growing leaps and bounds!

3 Little Cousins.. Elliot James, Born October 4th

Our Family really has been blessed this year. This month we welcome the birth of the third baby, Elliot James! :) My little brother David is full of joy!

Here is the line up!

David & Elliot, Lily Pea & I, and Mike & Colin