Santa Baby - Cody's first Christmas

Wow, I can't believe Cody is over 7 months old and we just had our first Christams together. Unfortunetly we wasn't quite himself over our long weekend.

Monday night we put him to bed as usual around 8pm. At around 10pm we woke up screaming, so Craig went in to get him and it seemed as if he was choking or gagging on something and he had this horrific cough I had never herd before. Immediately we jumped into the car and off to the Hospital we went (pajama's in all). The minute we went in they knew right away it was Croup. The gave Cody a breathing treatment, a steroid and an ex-ray. The ex-ray came back normal so home we went, all within 1 1/2 hours. The next few days were not very fun. The steroid made Cody hyper so we didn't sleep very well and of course with the cough and not feeling well we was quite cranky. Even through all this we still had a very nice Christams day.

We started our Christmas morning at our house opening all the gifts we received from out of town. Cody did a pretty good job tearing the paper open once we started it. We got lots of books, building skills toys and Mommy's favorites.....cloths. After Cody's nap we headed over to the Grandma's houses.

First my moms house then we all headed to Tim and Michelle's. Man, did Cody make out like a bandit. We have enough stuff to last quite a while. Both families spoiled our little guy like crazy. It was a nice relaxing day and thank goodness Cody seems to be much better. Now looking forward to New

Years Eve and Day

Cody ~ 30 Weeks

This past week we realized Cody is just a little too big for his swing, so out came the walker.....He loves this thing. We put him in it and he just lights up. There are 3 different settings with lights and music. Another life saver. I can put him in it(every morning while I get the bags in the car)and not worry about him rolling off the couch or the dogs stepping on him. For now, he is just getting the hang of moving in it, he creeps a little more every day. Give him a few weeks and he's going to be wizzing around the house.

We had to take a trip to the Peditricians office this week. Cody had a temp of 102.7 which was caused by an ear infection. Poor little guy. During our visit he was weighed and measured and the is now 20 lb 2oz and 28 inched long. His head circumference is in the 95%, Length and weight is 90%. Wow, he is as big as most one yeard olds.

Cody's 1st Thanksgiving

We decided to go to my Dad's in SC for Cody's first Thanksgivung. So we packed the car and north we headed. I was pretty nervous on how our little guy would do stuck in the car for that long. I was pleasantly surprised. We kept a spot in the back seat clear so I could jump in back if needed. I was back there for about an hour and half each way. Not bad. He got cranky for about an hour each way but wouldn't you.

It is absolutely beautiful up there. It was a little chilly, but not bad. 40's @ night and mid 60's during the day. Craig got to go golfing on Thanksgiving morning while Cody and i stayed behind and helped with the cooking. We went to Savanna on Friday and man it's so nice there. We took a Trolley tour of the city and walked around, ate lunch and of course shopped in the biggest candy store I had ever been in. It was a great day. Cody was such a good boy during the whole trip, just watching eveything and taking it all in.

Cody cut his second bottom tooth about 2 weeks ago and is now cutting his first upper tooth. It is so dang cute. He smiles at me and I melt everytime. He is also rolling over consistantly now.

We are going to be in trouble once he is on the move. He is twisting and turning to get at things and once he gets them, right in the mouth it goes. I look at this amazing little boy and feel truely blessed everyday. He is such a good natured baby. I know this may change in the future, but for now I am thanking the satrs above......