Thanksgiving 2009

Christmas Lights

Merit enjoyed watching Mommy & Daddy hang the outdoor Christmas lights. He hung out in the swing while we worked very hard in the cold. He was bundled up and quite cozy.It took us about 4 hours and it looks great!

Special Visitors

Merit had some special visitors the week of Thanksgiving. Marcy, Carolyn and David Johnston came to our house to meet Merit. They brought Merit an adorable new outfit. Merit especially loved being held and cuddled by Carolyn and David. He hopes to see them again very soon!

3 Year Wedding Anniversary

JP and I celebrated our 3 Year Wedding Anniversary by going to dinner at Maguire's. Mimi & Poppy came over and kept Merit while we went to dinner. It was really nice to go out, have someone else prepare the food and wait on us. We had a great evening and Merit enjoyed spending time with his Grandparents!

Merit's First Car Show

We took our first road trip this weekend. We went to Bastrop, Texas for a car show with Papa D and Melissa. Merit's Grandparents were looking forward to seeing how much he has grown since the last time they saw him. Merit was really excited to see them too! The Corvette was in the show and it won first place in it's category! Papa D and JP were really excited about that! Melissa and Mommy had fun shopping and Merit enjoyed being strolled around. We stayed in a beautiful bed & breakfast, The Pecan Street Inn. It was a great weekend!

The ROMCO Grandmas

We finally visited Daddy at his office. He was excited for everyone to meet Merit. Merit met his ROMCO Grandmas too! This was a very special day for us.

2 Month Check-Up

Merit went to the doctor for his 2 Month Check-Up and first round of shots. It was a big day! He weighed in at 10 pounds 11 ounces. He is really growing! He is 22.5 inches long now. Wow! I guess he is getting plenty to eat. He cried when the doctor first stuck him with the needle. I scooped him up, swaddled him and held him really tight. He didn't cry even once after that. He had a great rest of the day and evening. We went to Poppy and Mimi's for dinner and a walk in the neighborhood. It turned out to be a great day!

He is really enjoying watching Mommy and Daddy and smiles at us constantly. He is entertained easily with many of his toys too! The pictures capture this pretty well.

Brunch with the Girls!

My friends came over on Saturday to have brunch and see Merit. We had a great time! It was so nice to see them. Merit enjoyed meeting everyone he has heard so much about!

Halloween Weekend!

Merit was really excited about his first Halloween! Aunt Alicia and Uncle Marc surprised us and came in town to visit Marc's family. Aunt Alicia and Sharon had fun holding and kissing on sweet little Merit. I always love seeing my sister and wished I saw her more often. We spent the evening of Halloween at our good friend's Andrew & Jessica's home with Tim & Holly. Merit enjoyed sleeping in Jessica's arms and Holly's too. I think he might be getting just a little bit spoiled. What great memories!