So Many "FIRSTS"!!!

Okay, I have been slacking ~ but here is a great little catchup post!
The past few weeks have been filled with many firsts for both of the girls.

For Elizabeth, there have been lots of people to meet ~ especially family members! Some of my family came from Alabama to see her and Alli a while back; Janis, Lynn, and Brooke are pictured, and Brenda and Cil made the effort to come, as well! All total, they drove 14 hours here and back in order to see our family for just a couple of hours. How precious that visit was to us, and so much appreciated!

Dede visited that day, as well.

Not long after the Randall visit, some of Brad's family came to see us. Mimi & DB; Vicki, Mandy, & Grandmommie; PapaDoc & Gigi; and Blake all visited the girls. Blake even read a book to Alli!

Boots has had several other firsts, as well. Her first bath was a stressful experience for her; needless to say, she didn't enjoy it very much! But since then, she has loved her baths, smiling and cooing the whole time. (She has become so interactive and "smiley" lately!!)

She has been introduced to the bottle, as well. At first, she liked it fine and did a terrific job! Well, that lasted about 2 or 3 days. Since then, her Daddy has to battle with her to get her to take even just an ounce or two. We will get there, though! I have been pumping for her to take my milk in her bottles, which to Alli is a very perplexing event. The first time she walked in on me, she told me that it looked like a trumbone to her (and the attachments do sort of resemble a horn shape), and she ran into the living room to tell Brad, "Daddy, Daddy! Mommy is playing the trumbone!"

Speaking of our little "Curly Sue," Alli got her first haircut this past Friday at a local salon for kids, called "Yams." It is a fun place for kids. There are videos, toys, bubbles, and lollipops ~ all for their distraction while getting their hair cut. Alli and Maddox went together, although Maddox is a pro at this now. Alli sat in the firetruck, and Maddox sat in the airplane (until he decided he preferred to sit in Emily's lap). Alli did great, her one concern being that her hair would not still be shiny. We got about 2 inches cut off and have a baggie full of curls to show for it!

Yet another first for both of the girls was SNOW!!! Boots spent the time in her swing, sleeping, but Alli had a blast playing outside! Of course, the snow didn't stick to the ground, but it did stick to leaves, and Alli had fun catching it on her tongue!

I had to include the next picture ~ Alli's first drawing of a person.
Isn't it too cute?!?!
In case you can't tell, that is a head with arms and legs ~ complete with 2 eyes (which blurred into lines) and a smile!

By the way, I have another CONGRATS for my hubby!! He recently found out that a research article he submitted for publication is going to be published in a medical journal. Way to go, Honey!!! We are so proud of you!

The Greers came over to watch the Super Bowl last night, and we were all excited to see the Giants win!! It was bittersweet, though, realizing this will be the last football game we will watch with them for a long time.... They, along with so many of our dear Augusta friends, will be moving early this summer. They have already put their house up for sale. (Brad and I secretly plan to steal all of their signs and not let them leave!)

A shout-out to our New Orleans friends:
HAPPY MARDI GRAS!!!
(a day early) :)