Christmas come and gone

So after all the hype, preparation, planning and wrapping, the big day has come and gone. Hopefully not without you taking a minute inbetween presents and christmas pudding to remember the true meaning of this special time. The day that the Lord reconciled his children to Him. Christmas day, the birth of our Lord Jesus, was the start of the journey to eternal salvation.

Morgan's first Christmas. And it didn't exactly go as planned. Due to Aunty Janice being here from London the preleading days were spent out and about. Trips to the mall, to the beach, many restaurants for lunch, breakfast and coffee - all put the little one out of her very rigid routine. Couple that with teeth problems and the result - a complete disaster! Considering the princess Morgan usually has 3 to 4 sleeps a day, she was to say the least, shattered! She grew more and more miserable due to lack of sleep.

But she did manage to give us a few smiles and shouts! She was so incredibaly spoilt from everyone. Teething beads from santa, dolly from granny, clothes and costumes from everyone, cellphone from Aunty Jacqui and an Aussie teddy from Aunty Jani. She has loved her new toys, and kept us all amused on boxing day watching her playing with them.

Morgan's first christmas will definatly be remembered for the great food, as always we do too much, fantastic company and a good cardgame after lunch. The weather was stunning and its the first Christmas in years that it hasn't rained in Port Elizabeth!

Have lots of photos to scrap of her first Christmas, and meeting aunty Jani. What a blessing to have all our family here together xxx

6 month mark

Morgan reached the 6-month mark last week. She is growing up so fast, every day is something new that she discovers or does. Her favourite things right now are definatly food (although she isn't too keen on supper which is usually a veggie she doens't like), but fruit for lunch and porridge for breakfast is what she really enjoys.

She is sitting by herself now, but we can't be too far away as she still flops over! But the last day or two her balance seems to have gotten so much better. Still not much hair on her head, and the colour seems to be brown, but we'll see!

She is really bothered by her teething, she has 3 top front teeth that seem to be the culprits. The front middle one has cut through the gum, but isn't wanting to come right out yet. Maybe she will have 2 front teeth for Christmas!

We are gearing up for the christening next week. Will miss you lot overseas. Thank you for the cards and gifts. Will post pictures of her in her gown afterwards.

XXX

growing up

Morgan is now officially a big girl! She moved into her own room on Sunday night, and tonight is night 3 all by herself. Her bedtime is 7pm, and she usually puts herself to sleep. She's getting very good at doing that and i'm sure it will pay off in the long run.....

We started some cereal on Sunday, but she didn't think much of it at all. Looked like she was going to gag! She took it all though, but today she was a bit tired when i gave it to her and she cried and protested and looked as if she had something really horrid in her mouth! The faces she pulled, you'd think it was a cockroach instead of yummy kids rice cereal. Mom's can't win.

Sitting and raspberries and laughing

Summer finally seems to have arrived, albeit a month late! Morgan is wearing nothing more than a nappy and sometimes a shirt during the day. She is enjoying the freedom! Her aunty Jacqui bought a cute summer hat which she wears in the garden during the day, getting some fresh air.

All this sun and fresh air is making her rather sleepy. On Tuesday night she fell asleep straight after her bath, on my bed. She was out for the count...... totally exhausted! She doesn't wake in the night really any more. I stopped feeding her during night at about 4 months and it has taken a little while to break the habit, but seems to be paying off now.

Morgan continues to blow raspberries, drooling worse than ever and talking to all her friends and her hands. Its too cute really, and in the car I get wonderful renditions when she sings to her friends.

BUT in all this cuteness and sweet baby lies a fiesty strong willed monster. yes, it is true - Morgan has a mind of her own. She doesn't show it all the time, but i must tell you that it is becoming more evident when she doesn't get her own way! Well, what chance did she have with both Duane and myself being strong headed, poor girl.

27th October 2009

29th October 2009

22nd October 2009

16th October 2009

Morgan has such fatty legs! She was wearing a dress with tights, but it got hot in the afternoon so I took the tights off. Gives you a good idea of the chubby legs she has going there!

Updating Morgan

Morgan is growing so fast... its terrible! She is so cute and smiles and laughs all the time (well most of it except when hungry and tired).

She has found her tongue and its so funny to watch her. She pushes it out and licks her lips and makes "smacking" noises with her tongue!

Morgan is not rolling over, not interested at all. She should be thinking about it at this stage already, so we'll see. She is however really trying to sit up, keeps pulling herself up. Her head is very strong. I let her sit but have to hold or catch her as she obviously doesn't have the balance yet!

But best of all is this voice she has found. She talks away and think she is singing too, but all without volume control..... she gets rather loud at times! She can scream away for ages, talking to her hands, or friends or just nothing in particular too. She is giggling out loud too, especially when you blow on her neck or "drop" her down, but must be to the count of 3!

She has a few friends, lion in her snug and safe as well as winnie the pooh on her blanket. There is also polo (he is a teething bear) that she just loves. The toy she enjoys most though is a tripod brightly coloured which bounces, has balls at the end. only problem with this guy is that it doesn't all fit into her mouth at once! She does get stuff to her mouth, but co-ords aren't too good and we do struggle to get everything in.

All in all we are really enjoying her. She is such a blessing and a real sweet little girl.

10 weeks old

We went for photos with Heather Stevens in July 2009. Morgan was 10 weeks old. We went twice because it was so cold the first time and she wasn't happy about taking her clothes off! The pics came out so nicely, we just love them!

Apple Express Outing 03.10.2009

We went on the Apple Express on Saturday 3rd October 2009. Left home at 7.30 and got back at 5.30, so it was a long day for her and she was ever so good. The fresh air did her wonders i'm sure! Melissa was so cute, and just loves her Morgan. She is always wanting to help, and is desperate to put the dummy into Morgan's mouth!! Here are some pics of us on the train and then having lunch at Loerie.

morgan's nursery

2 months old - August 2009

3 months old - September 2009

christening

SAVE DATE - MORGAN'S CHRISTENING

20th December 2009

12.30pm
St Marks Church chapel

Hope you out of towners can all make it, will be good to see you

xxx

welcome to morgan's world

hi family & friends, i'm morgans mom and i'll be keeping you updated on morgan's progress!

She was 4 months yesterday, 1st October. can you belive how time flies....

this is such a great way for me to keep in contact with you all. hopefully one day she will take over her blog, kids today!!

i'll be posting pics and videos this weekend. she is talking so much, such a little chatterbox!!

love to all, zoe