6 Months Old (Jan. 9th)

Our sweet Little Miss is six months old!

What better way to celebrate than by letting the Little Lady try out solid foods for the first time?  For her sake, I’d love to say that we gave Annabelle some yummy cake with lots of chocolate frosting on top.  But no, Mike and I were responsible parents and opted for rice cereal.  It’s not gourmet, but she seemed to enjoy herself!

(already asserting her independence)

(already asserting her independence)

Here’s a video of the big event.  Use the password “belly” to watch.

So, you may ask, how is her eating going now?  Well, despite our very exciting beginnings, Annabelle has decided that she’s in no rush to partake of other culinary delights.  I’ve offered her more rice cereal, apple sauce and smashed bananas, but the Little Stinker seems to have lost interest.  Oh well…we’ll keep trying!

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Holidays Part II: Dreaming of a Wright Christmas

After spending several days in Annapolis, MD with the Plaxico clan, we drove east to Lewes, DE to celebrate Christmas with all of the Wrights.  Some of you may remember that besides being Mike’s hometown, Lewes is also the location where we became a Mr. and Mrs.

As with the Plaxicos, it was a very special gathering as all 13 of us (plus another one on the way for Paul and Courtney…wahoo!) were able to be together for the holiday.  Thirteen people sounds like a lot for one house, but thanks to the wonderful hosting by Grammie (Paula) and Grandpop (Rusty), we were all very comfortable…and well fed. 🙂

The Little Miss was a bit overwhelmed at first with all of the new faces and excitement.  But with a few extra naps and some snuggles from Mommy and Daddy, she got her groove back and spent the visit happily playing with her cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents.

(Annabelle: "No, no, Aunt Laura, you're supposed to eat the game pieces")

(Annabelle: "No, no, Aunt Laura, you're supposed to eat the game pieces")

(Annabelle: "Ah, Luke, aren't you a cutie?!")

(Annabelle: "Ah, Luke, aren't you a cutie?!")

All of the snow that had fallen provided us with some extra fun and excitement, particularly when Grandpop brought out his Jeep and pulled each of us down the road on a sled (“us” meaning the adults….don’t worry, you don’t need to call social services on me).

And the highlight for the Little Lady?  Discovering that her reindeer slippers light up and make music!  Revelation!!!

It was a great holiday, and we are so glad to have been able to spend Annabelle’s first Christmas with her fan club.  Err…I mean relatives.  So with that, we wish you all (again) a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Annabelle vs. Santa: let’s call it a draw

Why hello there, folks.  Annabelle Jane here.

So Daddy has been on my case to give you an update on my little duel with Santa Claus.  As you know, I pulled out all the stops to catch him and get my hands on his big red bag of presents.  But alas, despite all of my very best plans and schemes, he eluded me.

But do I feel defeated?  Deflated?  Dejected?  Depressed?  Or any other word that starts with “D”?!?!?  NO!!!!


Why, you ask?  Because even though I never actually saw Santa and his goodie-toting-reindeer, I’m pretty sure that I received almost all of the gifts he was carrying!

Yeah, what with all of the loot and lovin’ I’ve been lavished with over the past few weeks, I’m a pretty happy camper.  It’s been a good holiday.

And for all of you thrill seekers out there, don’t lose heart.  Being a very determined Little Lady, I am already starting to make plans to catch Santa in the act next Christmas.

And this time I think I’ll set some traps…

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