Aaron and I thought it would be fun to have a party for those that have graduated youth group during the time that we've been here in Vincennes. It was so great having the group together again. Not everyone was here but we had a big turn out! It was such a blessing to spend time with all of them. :)

Aaron, Kaitlyn, and I had our own Christmas early since we would be gone on Christmas Day. Kaitlyn opened her presents and then we opened ours for each other after she was in bed.

Last Thursday we headed north to visit my family. We were there until the 26th. It was so good to be with family and have them get to enjoy Kaitlyn! She didn't really want anyone to hold her but she did let them feed her and play on the floor next to her. I think she did have fun playing with the big kids. :) Our time went by so quickly and it was hard to leave, as always. On the way home we met up with the Barkers in Kokomo. They were our adopted family in college through the church we went to.

Recapping...
*spent LOTS of time just hanging out and relaxing with family
*visited with my friend Beth who I see once a year
*rode 4-wheelers and remembered why I love country living :)Kaitlyn had her first 4-wheeler ride!
*my mom gave Kaitlyn a rocking chair that was hers as a child. She loves it!
*we saw Greg, Natalie, and kids in their Christmas Eve service while Mom watched Kaitlyn
*Christmas Day service at Maple Grove

Here are some pictures!

Kaitlyn is such a joy in our lives! She has been so much fun these past 8 months and she's just really growing into a beautiful little lady. However, we are starting to see that she can be quite the drama queen. Aaron and I are defintely going to have to break her of that! I'm so thankful that Aaron is providing for our family and I am able to stay at home with her. I wouldn't want it any other way!

Kaitlyn...
*weighs just under 17 pounds
*now has two teeth, both on the bottom.
*loves to eat! She can really put it down. New additions this month are green beans, acorn squash, avocado, prunes, applesauce, and bananas. It takes her a little while to get used to something new but she always ends up liking it.
*is still super clingy. If we are in the room she won't let anyone else hold her without crying about it.
*loves being with other kids. She gets all excited when she sees one.
*doesn't use a bottle anymore. She only uses a sippy and is doing great with it.
*loves apple juice
*likes playing with toys that make music
*still prefers playing with things that aren't really baby toys
*can turn herself all the way around when sitting on the floor
*still doesn't crawl. Everytime she's on all fours she flattens and rolls to her back
*has been adding more consonant sounds when she jabbers
*for the most part doesn't take an evening nap anymore.
*loves to play in the tub
*sleeps 11-11.5 hours at night
*loves to play chase and peek-a-boo