A Very Random Update

Wow. Sorry for the lack of posting. I didn't realize how much work it was to return from vacation with a baby. Top that off with the fact that Claire has decided that naps are for the birds and you have yourself a very busy mom.

Our trip to California was good. We didn't meet any stars, but Claire did get to sit in John Travolta's hands. I think that counts. All went smooth on the flight. Turns out? Claire is a very good traveler on a plane. Sadly, the 12 other babies on our flight were not. I found myself severely conflicted. I so badly sympathized with these parents who were doing their best to keep the ear piercing screams to a minimum, but at the same time, I couldn't help but lament the fact that those screams were keeping my baby from taking a nap.

Thanksgiving was good. We stayed home this year, and while that means I missed seeing most of my family, it also means I was able to keep Claire on schedule. I also took advantage of having both Michael and his mom here to help keep Claire occupied and spent some time getting the Christmas decorations up:

I love that my house has a rotunda in the entry way. It makes the perfect spot for a Christmas tree. Ahhhh . . . lovely rotunda, you are my favorite waste of space!

What else? Hmmm . . Oh, my little pumpkin turned 7 months this week.

What a difference huh? I promise that is the same Cat in the Hat doll. No teeth to speak of yet. I am starting to wonder if she will have to gum down her 1st birthday cake.

Well that concludes what I believe is my most random post to date. Maybe I can keep my focus to one topic on my next entry.