New Experiences

Well, Mark's wish of wanting Tessa to crawl has come true. She is officially a crawler and into everything. Each day she gets a little faster. Tessa has also decided that she is big enough to pull herself up and will try it on just about anything. Mark is regretting his wish at this point and I feel it will only get worst.

Tessa had her 6 month check-up and is growing like a weed. She is a healthy 19.3 lbs. and 26 in. long. Tessa loves to play in mommy and daddy's room. She is usually happy. Tessa makes us laugh and smile all the time. She has started baby food as of Monday and so far likes squash. Its funny to watch her make faces.

Mark and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary on Jan. 7th. We went out to dinner and a movie while Tessa played with grammy and papa. I can't believe how fast the time has gone by. Mark and I think that in four years together that we have accomplished a lot; both graduated ASU, got jobs, became parents, and lost a job (Mark's still looking); but through it all we love each other more than on the day we got married.

Christmas is Over and 2009 is Almost Here

Our first Christmas as a family was great. We were able to see all of our family and got way too much stuff to have to fit into our apartment. Tessa had her picture taken with Santa at a church primary activity. Santa was her Papa Foote. She liked him especially his beard.

Tessa Opening a Christmas Present!

On Christmas Eve, we went to Mark's parents for Mexican food and lighting of the luminaries. Christmas Day started bright and early thanks to Tessa but two hours later she was ready for a nap. Tessa didn't really want to open her presents but was very happy to attack the other presents and tried to eat/rip them open. Between her grandparents and great-grandmas, Tessa is set for toys and clothes for awhile. Mark enjoyed opening his drums and had them assembled by 8:30am. I am getting use to them! Tessa made the Christmas great by perfecting her crawl. It is not a pretty crawl but she gets were she wants to go. All in all it was a memorable Christmas! We plan to stay in on New Year's Eve but we wish everyone a Happy New Year!

Here is Tessa Crawling.........Sort of.

Christmas Countdown

I am so happy that the weather has finally decided to change. It feels like Christmas now! I am really looking forward to the two week break from teaching. The time off could be longer but I can't complain at least I get a break. Mark will be taking a few days off during the Christmas and New Year holiday which will be very nice. I know that Tessa is still very little but it has been so much fun to have her here this Christmas. Mark and I can't wait for Christmas morning because Tessa has discovered that paper makes noise and she can eat it. We plan to stay in town and be with family for the holiday which is what I prefer. If it snows someplace close, we might go see it.

At the end of November, we had our first family pictures taken and they turned out great. The photographer got some beautiful shots of Tessa in her Christmas dress and her parents don't look so bad either.

It's begining to look a lot like Chirstmas!

Well Thanksgiving is over and the fun of Christmas is here. Yesterday we set up the tree and put Christmas lights on the outside of the apartment. Tessa Has been uninterested in the decorations except that the lights and tree seem to capture her attention. We even went to the Tempe light parade, it was fun and Tessa was good until the parade started, I think it was just too loud and too much going on, she finally fell asleep about the time the parade ended. It was fun anyway











Tessa was really excited for Black Friday, so much so that she decided to eat the ad.

We also started trying to feed her Rice Cereal, The Doctor said to start so that she gets used to the idea of trying to eat something off a spoon and swallowing. The first attempt was quite funny and so being the compassionate person I am I decided to tape it!!!!

TIME IS FLYING BYE

I can't believe that it is Thanksgiving already! I am looking forward to having a few days off. Mark will be able to take Wed. off and spend it with Tessa. Some quality father-daughter time!! Our Thanksgiving Day is completely booked. We will be attending 3 dinners and then coming home to crash. I really hope that Tessa does okay with it being such a crazy day!
Tessa is now 4 months and ever changing. She has two bottom teeth coming in and luckily has not been fussy. Mark and I didn't even know that she had them coming in until Grandma Foote said something. Tessa is also rolling just about anywhere she wants which is fun. She has a beautiful smile and an adorable laugh. She's a keeper!
Mark and I are staying busy with work, church, and Tessa. Unfortunately, Mark will not be working with the City of Mesa after Jan. 9th due to budget cuts. Mark and I were really disappointed but we know that everything will be okay. He is currently looking for other jobs. On a happier note, Mark and I went on a date this past weekend. It was nice to get away for a few hours and just be with each other.
Well, I hope that everyone has a great Thanksgiving!

Halloween

Tessa's first Halloween was lots of fun (even if she didn't know what was going on). We went to a church dinner and then made the rounds to see family. But when 7:30 came Tessa was ready for her bath and bed. Tessa was a flower for her first Halloween. I got the idea off the internet and my mom helped me with the sewing since I don't sew. She didn't mind the costume but every once in a while her hat would fall down and she would start to eat the flowers. Mark thought that Tessa shouldn't have worn the hat and just gone as a weed because she is growing out of her 3to 6 month clothes. All-in-all it was a nice first holiday with our daughter.

Schnepf Farms

On Saturday, we went to Schnepf Farms for our fall activity. There is something not right about going to pick a pumpkin and being able to wear shorts. Too Warm! but none-the-less it was a fun day. My parents went with us, so it was a whole family affair. Mark and I rode on some rides (yes we did feel alittle stupid). We got some great pictures of us together. Tessa did really well even though she had a cold. We bought two pumpkins; one big and one Tessa's size. Hopefully we will get the big one craved by Tuesday.

To Everyone, have a fun Halloween!