Tummy Time...

Our girlie loves to practice tummy time everyday. She has been holding up her head, reaching for toys and kicking her legs for several weeks. But today everything changed...she rolled over! While playing with "Betsy the Bug" she rolled from her stomach to her back--two times!! We could not be more proud!

Getting BIG (for a Tinkerbell)...

On the 23rd our Tink officially turned four months old. She is getting to be such a big girlie that her overalls now fit! We will find out how much she weighs at her January 2nd appointment with Dr. Kline. We are taking guesses...

Auntie Annie: 12lbs 7oz

Daddy: 11lbs 4oz

Mommy: 11lbs 12oz

Gamma: 13lbs

Ryan's First Christmas...


Tink has had a busy couple of days. We went to one of Ian's former co-worker's for an open house and then to Nana and Pop's for dinner on Christmas Eve. Our girlie had a tough evening (two stops in one night proved to be too much for her), but must have known that Santa was coming because she slept like a little angel! Then we opened presents from Gamma and Papa at our house on Christmas morning and headed back over to the Williamson's for brunch and more presents. She got to hangout with her cousin Sophie and play with her new sled (all they are missing is the snow!). Ryan had a great time opening tons of toys, books and adorable clothes. A BIG thanks to family, friends and Santa for helping to make her first Christmas a wonderful one!

Picture of the Week...

Our Tink is the cutest little snow bunny ever as she gets bundled up to go outside for our daily walk in the park! Thanks to Mrs. Lawrence for knitting the fuzzy hat, Auntie Natalie for the cozy fleece outfit that reminds everyone to tell our girlie just how pretty she is, and Auntie Annie for finding the coolest sherpa baby booties!

Tub Time (Take 2)...

We finally figured out the tricks to make Ryan's tub time fun time--warmer water, tons of bubbles, and as much water as her little bath will hold. Our high-maintenance girlie loves to eat the bubbles, practice her dolphin kick and talk up a storm in the bath!

Tink and the City...

This past weekend we had a last-minute visit from Papa, Gamma, and Auntie Annie. They stayed on Rittenhouse Square and provided our little Ryan with a proper introduction to the city (trips to the hospital do not count!). We had a full weekend with Ryan's first time in a restaurant (times 3), picking out her first Christmas tree (Carousel in Newtown, Bucks County), and her first downtown shopping excursion--Auntie Annie captured tons of pictures of it all! Hugs and kisses to Papa, Gamma, and Auntie Annie for a wonderful visit!

Picture of the Week...

So our little Tink has become a chatty kathy and we think that this picture captures her enthusiasm for "talking" perfectly!

Santa Claus...

Last weekend our girlie made her first trip to the mall to get her picture taken with Santa. She was enthralled with all of the people, sounds and lights of the Willow Grove Mall--who knew?! Our Tink waited in the long line very patiently and we have a feeling that she will get everything she asked for!

...and more Thanksgiving photos!

Thankful as can be...

The week prior to Thanksgiving Mommy and Auntie Annie took Tink on her first roadtrip to Ohio for a visit with the extended family--Daddy flew out to meet us on Thanksgiving day. The week held many firsts for our girlie...

...her first junior high night basketball game (great playing Rossi-boy!);

...an introduction by Miss Abby to the icon that is Hello Kitty!, as well as some tutoring in the fine art of making fish faces;

...a wooden boat of her very own from Papa;

...some great (early) Christmas presents from Auntie Kissy and Gamma, including a singing/dancing Elmo, a Leapfrog Lilly that counts to ten (her FAVORITE!) and some of the cutest clothes ever (see fushia bubble skirt in picture!); and

...many, many, many hugs and kisses from the people (and canines--we cannot forget Gunnar) that love her most!

Thank you all for a delicious turkey day and a wonderful visit!