So Kate is 13 months old today! In the month since I've updated I feel like so much has happened, but my brain can't recall much of it! Kate's party was a good time... there are far too many pictures to upload, but here are some highlights:
We spent Thanksgiving at Matt's parents' house, and my mom and grandpa joined in the festivities. It was fairly mellow and thankfully we were close to home. It was loads easier this year with Kate being a year old- rather than 4 days old! No breastfeeding every 2 hours, no yucky "I just had a baby" tummy to hide (ok, well it isn't gorgeous still, but its an improvement)... much more enjoyable!
Two days later we hopped a plane to Maui! Yay! Kate was awesome on her first plane ride! Slept very little, but didn't make too much noise. We did upgrade to first class which was AMAZING with a little one... made it so much easier (and it was a cheap upgrade- holla!). The trip was a blast. We didn't do too much- just hung out by the pool and the beach and enjoyed the family. It was a Conrad family extravaganza: Matt's mom & dad, aunt, brother, sister & bro-in-law with the two girls, and us. Lots of fun.
Kate is a TOTAL water baby! She couldn't get enough of the pool or the beach. She'd cry when it was time to get out of the water! She also ate a TON of sand... I definitely need to plan better the next time we hit the beach!
The flight home was a red-eye and she slept from take-off to landing... amazing! I couldn't believe it, but she did. Now, me... I didn't sleep a wink... but at least it was quiet.
Matt's sister and the girls are here visiting now, which is so fun. It's nice to spend time with them, and Kate just adores being around them. The girls are 3 and 16 months, and they do play so sweetly together :)
Last weekend I got a call I didn't need... my grandpa fell. Again. And broke his neck. Again. So now he is in the hospital and was fitted into a halo. Again. Unbelievable. Our praise report is that he isn't paralyzed (when by all accounts, says the doctor, he really should be). We're really praying he can be home for Christmas in a week, but time will tell. Any good thoughts, prayers and/or positive ju-ju are welcomed and appreciated!
Highlight of my day today (aside from Kate's killer giggle, because that is my highlight every day): I bought some wicked red heels this afternoon. We have a Christmas party to go to on Monday and I wanted something to liven up my little black dress. I love them- and of course I got the little red clutch to match. I heart shopping.
