The Best Christmas Present

Well, this will be the best Christmas Jordan & I have ever had. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect baby girl. She is so much more than we ever imagined or dreamed. She is living up to the meaning of her name, "Bright Light"! Laney lights up ours lives everyday. I feel like I never have a bad day, all it takes is a smile from her to make me remember and be thankful for the littlest things in life.

We are so thankful for such a healthy & happy baby girl! Even during those LONG sleepless nights as she is teething, I am just so thankful and feel so very blessed. I can't tell you how many times I just hug & kiss her, and thank the Lord for blessing us with her. Being a parent is not what I imagined, it is SO much better! It has changed me as a person. It has shown me how selfish and boring I was before. I would do anything for my baby and I enjoy taking care of her. I forget what life was like before we had Laney, but boy oh boy does the time fly!

Today we went to Laney's 9 month check up. The doctor gives us a list of what the "average" baby can do at 9 months, and Laney meets all of the criteria. She weighed in at 16 pounds 6 ounces (10-20th percentile) and was 27 1/2 inches long (60th percentile). Laney is wearing 9 and 12 month outfits. She is so skinny, but has a long torso. So the 12 month clothes fit her length wise, but the sleeves always need to be rolled up a little. It also seems like everything is so loose in the belly, because she is so tiny. I talked to the doctor a lot about Laney's size, because she is so tiny. He said she is perfectly healthy, and she is the ideal baby. Just like he likes them! Yah :) Also, she got her 2nd H1N1 shot.. YES!

Since I had the morning off from work for her appointment, we headed to get pictures with Santa. I was sure we would have one of those photos with her screaming, because after all she is pretty much afraid of everyone. She even cried when I handed her to her daddy while we were waiting in line. Well, look at the pictures below. They turned out great, and we got a smile!!

Laney baby,

I fall more in love with you everyday! Daddy and I never knew we could love anything like we love you. You are such an amazing and beautiful little girl, and Daddy and I thank Jesus for you everyday. You sure are a "bright light", and we know God is going to use you for big things when your older. You always know what you want, and you aren't afraid to tell us. You love pulling yourself up these days, and you just LOVE our rotating Christmas tree. You could sit for hours under the tree trying to grab the lights and ornaments. You are getting your first tooth, and you don't like that very much. You have been enjoying snuggling with mommy in bed a lot lately when you wake up from your teeth hurting you. You love to giggle, and you have such a goofy fake laugh. It sounds like you are coughing or something silly. You love to watch your puppies, and you are starting to wave bye bye. Most recently, you sure have become quite the people watcher. Everywhere we go you just stare at everyone trying to get their attention, and once you get their attention you flash a big 'ol smile! Everyone always tells us how beautiful you are, and they always tell us what big bright blue eyes you have. Daddy & I agree, you are the most beautiful baby girl! We love you so much Laney!