Snow!!!

When we were in Elizabeth City for Christmas several of inches of snow fell! It snowed last January in Georgia, but only an inch or two at the most. Needless to say, Waverly does not remember that and it wasn't enough to play in. When we ventured out into the snow, Waverly was so excited and very eager to run around. With the help of her Uncle Jeff, she had a great time playing in the snow, falling down, and being silly. The snow was very beautiful and I quickly remembered how messy melting snow can be. I do wish it snowed more often in Savannah.

Happy New Year!!!

One of my many new year's resolutions is to update my blog at least once a week! I was doing so well in the beginning and I have been slacking off for quite some time.

Waverly had a wonderful 2nd Christmas and New Year! It sounds so odd to say 2nd anything! ha ha! Our sweet, little baby is now 17 months old going on 17 years old. Waverly is talking up a storm and literally running all over the place!



Waverly received so many wonderful gifts for Christmas. Here are a few pictures...








I am so glad that we went home a few days before Christmas. On Christmas morning, my maternal grandmother, Evelyn Spruill Malieswski "Baggy", passed away in her sleep. We are all still in shock and can't believe she is gone. Baggy was doing so well and was in great spirits the days before Christmas. Waverly would visit her nightly, crawl in her bed, eat peanut butter cookies, and have girl talk. Baggy was so excited to have her Waverly with her! Even though, I miss her terribly and think about her all day, I am relieved that she did not suffer or was in any pain. She was such a beautiful person and I will miss her more than words can describe. My grandad, "Papa", worshipped the ground Baggy walked on. During 61 years of marriage he loved her just as much as the day they were married. When Papa spoke at the service, I thought to myself that I hope Stuart & I are still in love like that when we are in our 80s.

Top Teeth

Waverly has been struggling lately with her top teeth! They have been "about" to come through for quite some time now! She got her first two bottom teeth when she was about 9 months old & she is now 13 months old. So, we have been waiting on those other teeth for over 4 months now. She looks so cute with her two little bottom teeth & it when she smiles and all I see are gums on top it really makes her look like a little baby.

She is still walking, practically running, all over the place and we can't wait for all of our family to see her this weekend. Stuart's sister, Mary, had another sweet, baby girl a few weeks ago and we have yet to see her. Unless Hurricane Earl decides to visit Elizabeth City, we will be heading home on Friday for Labor Day Weekend.

Busy, Busy, Busy

Once again, I apologize for not updating my blog more frequently. Since I have started another school year things have been a little busy around the Morrison House. I have a great group of kids this year and I know we will have a wonderful year together!

Waverly is growing like a weed and is doing so well. She is drinking her milk and eating like such a big girl. She is practically running all over the house. She is such a perfect little walker and has such great balance. I was sad around the time of her birthday because so many things were happening. Her first birthday, stopping nursing, and walking all happened within a week of each other. I am happy to say that even though I am sad that my sweet little baby is growing up, we are entering a new and exciting chapter in her life.

We are still going out in the boat every weekend and she absolutely loves the water! Stuart & I look forward to the days when we can pull her in a tube, teach her to hydraslide, and go on family boat trips to Charleston. We are so fortunate to have such an easy-going baby.

MILK!!

Waverly will be one-year-old in nine days and we have begun the weaning process. She is having whole milk in her sippy cup once a day instead of nursing at that time. She is doing great!! She loves her milk and I am so happy that we are not having to give her a bottle and then transition to a sippy cup. I didn't think she would have any trouble because she loves to drink water from her sippy cup! Each week we are adding milk to replace one of her feedings. Tomorrow starts the second one, so she will be having whole milk around 10 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. Keep your fingers crossed that everything goes well. I am sure it will because she is so easy-going and such a perfect little baby!

Finally!

I am sorry I have been slacking on my blog lately. I promise to update at least once a week! Waverly is growing more and more everyday. Her little personality is really starting to shine through. She is crawling so fast and is pulling up on everything. She can walk holding on to any piece of furniture and can stand on her own for a few seconds. Stuart & I think she is going to be walking any day now. Waverly is also "talking" up a storm....we just don't know what she is saying yet. Ha ha. She weighs almost 23 pounds and is starting to get a little bit of hair. Her first birthday is less than a month away and Stuart & I don't know where the time went. It seems like yesterday we were at the hospital and I got to see my precious angel for the first time. Every morning when I wake up I get so excited to go and pick her up out of her crib. I am so lucky to be her mommy!

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