Merritt meets more family

Merritt met more grandparents, Uncle David and Aunts Meredith and Elizabeth in from San Antonio.

Grandfather shows off his patented burping technique

The two Mers

First Christmas!

Sleeping in heavenly peace...

And a few minutes later, ignoring Santa's "you better not cry" rule

Hanging out with Aunt Jamie and Cousin Abby

Jess loving Abby and Kayla's new tether ball set-- she played all day

Eric and Howard rocking out to Guitar Hero (actually Abby's gift)

First Bath!

We attempted a real bath since Mer's umbilical cord came off and she wanted to be squeaky-clean for Christmas-- didn't go over so well...

Merritt meets Grumpy and Nonna

This past weekend, Merritt met her Grumpy and Nonna (aka grandparents) from Arizona-- they hit it off immediately!

Nonna loving on her two best girls

Nonna snuggling while Grumpy takes care of business, as usual

Dad shows off his famous impenatrable swaddle

Making herself at home

Merritt had another doctor's appointment this week and she's doing so well-- all of her pigging out has resulted in a big weight gain. We're getting a little more adventurous with our outings and in addition to the doctor, we also made a trip to Babies R Us and out to lunch-- Mer was on her best behavior.

Snuggling with her grandma, who was kind enough stay with us for the weekend and provide back-up

Lounging on her changing table. She has since lost her umbilical cord and Dad thinks she's MUCH cuter now (if that's possible)

Jess thinks this toy is hers

First walk in the 'hood!

First Days at Home

We're getting settled into a nice routine at home now. The first night was a little rough, but it's been smooth sailing ever since (well, maybe not smooth, but at least we're sailing!).

Big sis Jess supervising a feeding

Cuddle time

Very perky in the mornings!

Big sis Jess enjoying some R&R on the porch

Thought this was funny-- our friend Chris and Eric as My Two Dads

First Days at Hospital

Merritt was born at 10:14 p.m. and weighed 6lbs, 7oz-- a petite little thing!

Dad and Merritt bonding

Especially sweet when sleepy!

Ready for first car ride!

Merritt's First Party

Family and friends in Arizona hosted a wonderful baby shower for us in September.

Cousin Gigi tries out the new carrier

Sisters

Sisters...and Mom

The first of probably many Disney gifts from Tia and Uncle Mark

And back to the game...