Santa Claus is Coming To Town!

So we have been decorating the house for the upcoming holidays, and Cami seems very excited about it all. Sometimes I sware she understands more than she should at 4 months. For instance, when she gets fussy and starts crying, if I start singing "Santa Clause is Coming to Town" she stops and smiles!! Does she know she is getting presents or what? Maybe she is just chuckling at my voice--who knows.

Our American Beauty

Just a pretty picture of our baby girl...

My First Thanksgiving (on training wheels)

So I hosted my first official Thanksgiving dinner!! This statement is true. We did eat in our dining room, which hasn't been used since we moved to this house (2 1/2 years ago), and we did use the china, which hasn't been touched since we got married (3 years ago), and the turkey was technically cooked in our oven. However, if I am being truly honest--my mom did most of the work. She prepared the turkey and brought it over. I watched it cook. She made most of the side dishes at my house--I watched and helped (a bit). Chris was even going to carve his first turkey--a true passing of the torch, but Dad did most of it as he taught Chris how. I think next year Chris and I will be ready and able to take on more of the responsibilities! It's not easy!! But you can bet I will be using microwavable mashed potatoes (not like the ones from scratch my mom makes) and I don't know if I am quite ready to pull the neck and other gross things out of the poor turkey--but we'll see. Cami also got quite dressed up and sat in her hight chair--with the help of some blankets to prop her up. She was so good and she is getting so big!!! Hope everyone had a great Turkey Day.

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

So for all of my California friends--I just wanted to tell you that here in Jersey--it's getting cold!!! I remember when I lived in California, at Thanksgiving time we could eat with the door open and even still get a bit of a tan. Those days are long gone, but thankfully, my daughter is adorable no matter what I put her in. I just couldn't resist putting this picture on the blog.

Team Robin Doherty

On Sunday, Chris, Cami and I woke up early and drove into Philly for the Race for Hope. This was to support those who suffer with brain tumors. We did this in honor of our friend and neighbor, who we recently lost to this disease, Robin Doherty. Our team was the 4th highest in fundraising--bringing in over $10,000--all in Robin's memory. ALl members of Team Robin Doherty wore leis with her picture in her honor. It was a bittersweet day to celebrate those who are surviving, and to remember those who have not. It was definately a way for Chris and I to count our blessings. Thank you to all who donated to this cause. I was proud to walk for you and for Robin.