Overdue post

I can't believe that I have written anything since September. Amelia is keeping us busy! Life is great as we have final settled into a rhythm. I am so blessed to have help from Eric. He does so much for us. I can't imagine how I would manage without him!!

Amelia is almost 9 months old now. We are getting ready for Santa. I think this Christmas will be more fun for me and Eric than for Amelia. I am so excited about having a tree this year. We already have an ornament commemorating Amelia's first year (thank you Autry family!).

We had a fun Halloween. Amelia was a "sweet pea." She also has a great Thanksgiving. She had mashed potatoes for the first time!!

Amelia is crawling now. And she can stand up. As long as she is holding on to something she can walk! She giggles as she walks around our ottoman. She can also go from one object to another as long as they are pretty close to each other. In other words, we have to keep a close watch on her because she is all over the place!

She is eating more and more food. Today I tried some food that had "tender pieces" in it to help her learn to chew. Lets just say she didn't like it. It wasn't pretty. We took a step back and had some nice and smooth bananas!!!

A few weeks ago, my friend Marlon came over and took some GREAT pictures of Amelia. You can see how beautiful she is!! (If anyone is interested, Marlon is available for hire!!)

5 months old!

Here is a late photo from Amelia's 5 month-birthday photo shoot!

Football Games & 1st Emergency Room Visit

This was a tremendous weekend in Amelia's life!

It started with excitement as she got dressed up to support the Georgia Bulldogs in the first game of the season! She was the only one in her class representin'!! (Baby Ben showed up in purple & yellow, but nothing said LSU on it!)

Friday night, Amelia spent her first full night in the nursery. Up until now, she has been sleeping in a bassinet right next to Mommy. The night was more difficult for Mom than Amelia!!!

Saturday morning, Amelia got her first taste of rice cereal. She was quite puzzled with the new sensations and tastes!!

But then things turned sour on Saturday night. Amelia spiked a fever of 102.9. We headed for Children's Hospital - our first trip to the emergency room. While there, her fever rose to 104!!! We were there until 2 am and we never did figure out what was wrong. Her physical exam was good. They checked her urine and found nothing. Even the ear infection from last week was all gone. They sent us home with Tylenol. Amelia spent the night in Mommy's arms. She didn't want to be anywhere else!

Sunday was a much better day. No more fever and lots of rice cereal!

Amelia's 1st Trip

Many of you know that the Gallant clan traveled west last week... you know because I called you to vent and cry and worry about taking Amelia on a plane. We traveled to Phoenix, AZ for the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Convention (I was elected to the International Board... can anyone say "sucker?").

Turns out, I had nothing to worry about!! She was just wonderful. A little bit of Tylenol and a full bottle and Amelia was out. Even when the Phoenix airport was closed and we were re-routed to Tucson, she was great. She woke up and just smiled at folks! We are so blessed to have a wonderful and happy baby.

While we were in Phoenix, Amelia had her 1st trip in a pool. She had her first bikini for the outing.

Thank you to all who listened and advised me before we left!!!

Such a great week!!!

We have had such a great week. It began on Sunday, the 20th, with Dad making pancakes! Amelia enjoyed her new seat at the bar watching him cook!!!!

Then Amelia took a ride in her excersaucer! She loves it! She has been working on moving the pieces. I cannot believe she is so smart!!!

Finally, on Saturday, we took our first trip to Baxley. It was time for Amelia to meet her great-grandmother Eloise. Amelia was a champ in the van... although the 3 & 1/2 hour trip took more time.... hours more!!! But, the visit was totally worth it! She was also able to meet her great-uncle Junior and uncle Vance.

Granny Eloise is not always present, but she immediately recognized me and Eric and was thrilled to meet Amelia. She kept commenting on how much hair she has! (If only she had seen her at her birth and before it all began to fall out!!) We'll have to go back soon as Amelia grows.

4 months old!!!

Happy Birthday, Amelia!!

Amelia is sick... suffering from her first cold. She has been stuffy for about 2 weeks, but developed a fever on Friday. Yet, she was still all smiles as we took her 4 month old picture!!

Baptism & Fireworks

We celebrated Amelia's 1st Fourth of July this weekend with friends and family!

Amelia met her Grandpa George for the first time this weekend. He drove up from Vero Beach, Florida just to see her!



Friday night, Eric entertained all of us by lighting fireworks in the cul-de-sac. Amelia slept through the whole thing!



The big finale of the weekend was Amelia's baptism on Sunday. It was very emotional for me and many of the other women who love Amelia! Amelia did great! She was such a good baby during the service and when the preacher took her into the congregation!





We were so honored to have so many loved ones with us for this special day. Here is Amelia with her Aunt Freak (Shanna), Donna, and Jessica. They drove up from Tallahassee, FL!

Aunt Christa was there.

Amy & Alex were there.

Amelia's good friend Jake Loggins was there too!

Of course, there was cake!!! Thanks to everyone who came. We love you all!