Back to Space

Maura has a new found interest in her space station.  She's figured out how to kick the frame so she can move the space objects herself as well as just enjoying the delightful music.  IT's a catchy tune.  You're welcome.

Cobra Pose

It's been my intention all along to be doing some baby-mommy yoga.  That's yet to happen but Maura is making some progress on her own.  This week in tummy time she figured out how to face forward with head up.  Before that she would lift up her head but only look to one side. 

Deck the Halls

I attempted to get a picture of Maura with our Christmas decorations.  It wasn't entirely successful so here are a few attempts.
I finally finished the advent calendar I started 2 years ago.  Next year we'll work on actually filling the hats and mittens with something to count down the days.  We hung Maura's stocking to get it warmed up before we head north to meet Santa.  The little tree is the only tree we got up this yeaer.  But it has linghts and strings of gumdrops so we're content.

Smiling baby, off-center mantle

Centered mantle, kind of blurry

"Wait a second, mom.  I'm not ready."

If she were any cuter, it would be illegal.  :)

Exhaustion

Filling up her belly is so tiring.

Vocal Exercises

Maura is spending a lot of time learning to use her voice.  Every time we try to catch her on camera though she stops and just stares at the camera completely mesmerized.  Yesterday Jason stood on the other side of the room while I was changing her and managed to get some footage of her in her native habitat.  Enjoy.

When Cousins Meet

Graham and Maura were very excited to meet for the first time.  (Apologies for not being able to have this in one clip.  Someday I'll learn how to edit and post video like thw big kids.) 

We didn't catch on video the moment when Graham was ready to give Maura back to me and he said, "This baby's gettin' really heavy."

Giving Thanks

Grandma and baby camoflage

Meeting Cousin Graham

First time with Auntie Laurel and Aunt Judy

First snuggle with Uncle Adam

November Visits

Maura had an exciting November with lots of visitors.

First Great Aunt Maureen was in town chaperoning a group of 8th graders.  We got to see her at her hotel and Maura got her first exposure to a large group of teenagers.  She held her own.

Next Auntie Mel and Aunt DeeDee came to visit for the weekend.  We had lots of fun out and about in Old Town and just getting some serious auntie love.  Melissa and Amanda have better pictures posted on Facebook but here's a shot of the four of us. 

Grandma came back again over Veteran's Day but I've got to be honest that the picture I have of the 3 of us isn't great and Grandma would probably appreciate me not putting it on the internet so here's a cute picture of Maura instead.

Finally Aunt DeeDee spent some time with us before Thanksgiving.  We had lots of fun wearing our bathrobe and going to the Silver Diner for the first time. 

Thanks for all the company!  It was a lot of fun.