Brie's first Snow!

Last night we had a beautiful snow! It didn't stick for long of course and it only took a couple of hours for it to turn into rain, but it was gorgeous while it was coming down. Gabrielle had a big time with Grammy showing her the snow.

This week was also her first week of "playgroup". On Tuesdays and Thursdays I'm watching a little boy from church who is two months older than her. They are really enjoying each other. Being with Walker is teaching her how to appreciate her pacifier more (she loves to steal his...I guess he makes it look good) and it's helping her to want a bottle.

Brie had a fun grocery store trip last night as well. She was completely taken with the Publix bagger. She even cried when I took her out of the cart to put her in the car and she had to stop watching him! She's such a mess...and she totally flaunts those little teeth with huge grins all the time. She is still stealing hearts!

Little Big Teeth

Gabrielle's right top tooth finally broke through 2 days ago, so she is a much more pleasant little girl. She's crawling all over the place and she started pulling up yesterday to stand. She'll even be in the middle of the floor playing with something and she'll push herself up to her feet but she's all bent over with her hands still on the little toy on the floor. It's completely adorable. Now that she's mobile she plays very well by herself...but I of course have to be right there because she's into EVERYTHING!






The weaning is going pretty well. She consistently takes one bottle a day without protest. Next week, we'll work on two. She eats solids REALLY well though. She's eating 4 times a day! So far I haven't found anything that she won't eat, which is very refreshing. She loves the Wonder Pets and music in general. When songs come on she stops what she's doing and "directs" the music. It's hilarious and beyond cute.

We had our first doctor visit this week for an "illness". I was so concerned because she had a "rash" over the weekend and it was horrible on Sunday morning. When the doctor came in she said, "So, your here for a rash. I see she has some eczema. Where is this rash?" Well, that was the rash in question. Apparently she has a very mild case of eczema and she should outgrow it. It's already cleared up with just a few days of use with her prescription lotion and I just have to lotion her 2ce a day with good thick moisturizer. So, we've gotten into a good routine and she does great with it. No more signs of this "rash":) Part of our routine has been that she showers with Daddy in the evening and they both love it. She just snuggles into his chest and totally relaxes as soon as the water hits her. And what Daddy could resist such a sweet snuggly babe? Life is getting slightly predictable at the McNeil house, so I'm sure something interesting is going to happen. Things don't usually stay in a state of normalcy for very long!

Growing Girl

Brie munching on her first veggie blend with Spinach. Yeah, she likes it!

So I know my posts have been scarce, but such is life with a Mobile Babe! Brie started crawling last week and she is completely adorable! Grammy says she looks like a little wind up baby. She is also more regularly drinking out of a cup...feeding herself Gerber Graduate finger foods and eating solids basically 3 times a day. We are quite busy keeping up with her appetite and her mobility.

We have been contemplating weaning her. I actually started the process and then I got sick and she got sick so I couldn't make her take a bottle. We're starting to feel better...she actually slept really well last night, so I'm planning to try again. With all her teeth I just don't think I can wait til she's one!

We spent a wonderful 2 days in Canton, NC at Christmas. We got to hike up the mountain and see snow. It didn't stick for long or even cover the whole ground...but it was great anyway. The cool air was so clear and refreshing. Plus, who wouldn't love Christmas by a fireplace! It was perfect:)