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A Weekend of Firsts

Friday: FIRST VACCINATIONS :(
Poor little Bridgette had her 2 month check up and wowed Dr. Black! He said she was growing really well, was perfect upon physical exam, and weighed 11 lbs and 6 ounces!! She is up 3 lbs from birth and is in the 75% of babies her age. BIG GIRL :)
She has had a problem with thrush and diaper rash that made her a little fussy while she eats, but we are treating her and it is getting much better. She also has periodic gas pains that bother her, and we are still working on fixing that!
She tolerated her vaccines very well, and along with Tylenol, was just mildly fussy for the rest of the weekend.
Saturday: We had Aunt Mal-Mal with us and enjoyed a relaxing Saturday.
Sunday: Her FIRST church service.....
We dressed Bridgette in the lovely dress that Aunt Malerie bought her and she looked beautiful. Let's just say, that because she eats frequently during the day, it is difficult to get to Newport and time her feedings. So, before we left I fed her. She made it to Newport, and I gave her a "snack" in the car before we went into church for Dad's Christmas cantata. As she was eating, I noticed that she was straining and having a bowel movement. I calmly told Trav that I would change her inside in the restroom and we would enter the service a tad late, thus avoiding people touching Bri too much :) haha
I went into the restroom with our little angel, and to my dismay, found that she had pooped out of her diaper, up her back, through her onesie, and onto the lining of her dress. It was everywhere. Church had started, Trav was outside the door. I yelled for him to come into the ladies room (which he resisted!!) and had him cut her onesie off to avoid getting poop all over her. Next, I took out my wet wipes and washed her off, took the dress to the sink and washed it and used my tide pen. As I redressed her, Trav stepped outside only to run into the choir director (who is a family friend). Being polite, Trav asked how she was doing and mentioned that we had brought Bridgette to her first church service. She looked mortified and said "You aren't bringing her in are you?" He nodded and she said, "PLEASE TAKE HER OUT IF SHE STARTS TO CRY"!!! That's right- did you know you cannot have a child in church if she cries....????? I was furious and insulted, esp after what we went through to get there. Aren't we mature adults who do not require direction? WHEW. BTW- she did NOT cry during the service.
After church and lunch, we went to visit Grandpa Marty at the drugstore, then onto the Knoxville Marriott for family pictures with Buda/Bailey/Sparks/Fawvers :) It was a show! Megan Parker took our photos! I will post some when we get them! Bridgette did so well!
So, in all, we had a very event-filled weekend with so many firsts for little Bridgette. She handled them better than Mommy did hahaha :)

Bridgette is using the webcam!!

If you have a webcam, Bridgette can see you and chat with you!! :) She is talking to her Marley and her Fawver grandparents regularly! She loves to see them!!
I cannot wait until Christmas-- it is so special to have a sweet baby during this time of year! I am singing to her regularly and she just coos and goos along! SOOO SWEET!! I just love her with all of my heart!!

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Having fun

We have been playing and hanging out. Bri loves mirrors--she laughs and stares at the lights and herself. It's so cute! She has been eating several times during the day and sleeping 5-6 hr stretches at night-- she is the best baby!! After every meal we can expect 2-3 spit-ups, we do a LOT of laundry!! But shes gaining weight well so no worries.
We are looking forward to Christmas! I started piano lessons back this week. I love playing christmas music!!

Bridgette is going to be famous!!!!

This little angel is going to be featured on the cover of KnoxMoms Magazine!! We aren't sure what issue yet, but we will let you know! The lady that photographed her newborn pics submitted her photo and the editors wanted Bridgette!! We had no idea! So, we will teach her to sign your copy of the magazine as you get yours! :)
In unrelated news: Travis and I went to see A Christmas Carol in IMAX 3D today on a date (Thanks Grammy Kay) and it was absolutely frightening!! It was brilliantly done, but too scary for kids for sure! It was also unbelievably loud in the theater--but maybe that is me getting old! haha
Here is a shot of our "famous" little girl :)

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Lookin sporty in my track suit!

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Bri didn't sleep well last night, so I have tried to entertain her a lot today and keep her awake. Her Marley Grandparents left this AM (they were just here for 3 days) and we had a lot of fun with them! They love to come and visit and see how much she has grown! Here are some shots from our playtime with Bumbo :)