Thankgiving

This week we spent a few days in Richmond visiting friends and family that we sadly don't get to see as much as we'd like and celebrate all the things we have to be thankful for this year.

Wednesday

Great Grandma came to town with Great Aunt Tricia.

While Dad went downtown to visit Mike and Grandpa went to the office, the girl stayed quite content catching up at home.

Vaughan gets a special treat from Great Grandma Bailey

a BoBo monkey just like her mom, grandma and aunts had when they were little.

Vaughan hugged and kissed BoBo our hearts just melted it was so cute!

This is also the day Great Grandma Bailey got a computer from her girls. Grandma's gone WiFi! We are so excited.

Great Grandma's on the computer, Grandpa's cooking the Turkey and Dad's playing with Velvet while talking to Grandpa.

Then Jodi comes by to bring Vaughan her first Tutu outfit... in Wahoo colors no less!

and Vaughan keeps Grandpa company while waiting for the 24lb turkey to cook.

Thursday

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

 This was such a great Thanksgiving, starting with breakfast at the old Ukrops with Friends and newest member Remy!

Then

Great Great Aunt Ann came to visit....

and we had ourselves a feast.

even Vaughan looked like she was suffering from some Itis.

That night Auntie Winds gave Vaughan a very special book....

teaching her all about the Cavaliers.

Friday

We woke up to a photo shoot...

Then....

John came by to visit Great Grandma

and

Vaughan, Julian and I went to watch the Tigers with the Spillers

Saturday

UVA vs. Virginia Tech

and not only were we outnumbered we were outscored. But on the flip side, we had great company despite who everyone pulled for.

And Vaughan got to meet Lacy

What a wonderful....

Sunday we boarded the plane and headed back to Houston to find a little cold weather!

Brrr.

Monday

Back to business as usual today. 

Monday morning brain fog

Tuesday
Vaughan is 17 weeks! ahh. They are starting to run together now. Lack of sleep is catching up with us all.

It is freezing in Houston people! 50 degrees is not what I think of when I think of Texas. Brr.

After going out in this cold Vaughan has to dress like a polar bear to ward off the freezing temps.

Our little bear is very alert these days watching people, loving TV ( oops!) , and grabbing everything in site. If it smells like mommy, it goes in the mouth. That's right, she loves my clothing, hair, nose,etc. all in her mouth.
Happy 17 weeks sweet thing! 

16 weeks

The week before Thanksgiving... my how the holiday season comes as you like a fast ball... and with the holiday season comes more "to-dos" mostly fun to- dos but a few serious ones as well.

Wednesday

Julian's to- do list at work has gotten longer to his wishes but it means he's not catching as much of Vaughan so we try to stay awake so he can sneak in a little time each day.

Thursday

A fun filled day of baby also means sometimes things on the to- do list don't get done such as taking photos.

This day was playgroup day which is always so fun followed by pizza ...mmm.

Friday

Vaughan's days begin and end on this play mat. Thank you Sebby for letting us borrow it!

This is a special day too because Vaughan got her first photos taken. As you might can tell from the photo, this was not her happiest of mornings....isn't that the way things are supposed to happen for photo days?

Saturday

Our friends came to meet Vaughan and celebrate Lesley's new initials... PhD.

Saturday

I got inspired by Vaughan's photo shoot and wanted to try to get a few pictures in the blue since she was a bit too fussy to try switching into multiple outfits on Friday.

Sunday

Football & Packing

all need a little R&R so Vaughan and I slept in.

who can resist snuggling with this little angel?

Monday

All about Tuesday.

Can't wait to see my extended family and meet my great aunts!

Tuesday...

After a long day we arrive in Richmond and Vaughan turns 16 weeks!

So many things to celebrate this thanksgiving.

15 weeks

This week was very much a standard week in the Hillery household.

Wednesday

Dad comes home from work and spends a little time with Vaughan while mom cooks dinner.

Thursday

 (aka whole foods pizza day)

is quickly becoming my favorite day for many reasons. 

Vaughan is now waking up a bit earlier in the morning so I try to make Thursdays - Vaughan Day.

The day starts with a little play time before I get ready for work.

Then after a few hours of work I get to pick up this cute thing for playgroup.

unfortunately Baby slept through this one but  got a cute photo when she woke up.

she's sad to have missed her friends today.

and then as mentioned before the days ends in a treatof pizza and baby time.

Friday

Can't say Fridays are happening times anymore. They still represent the end of the work week but the beginning of parenting weekend.

Temperatures started to cool off into the low 70s so I got excited and put baby in her "winter" clothing.

"chillin, chillin mindin my buisness....."

what are we going to do with the youngsters these days... showing their belly like it's no big deal.

Saturday

is errand day for mom and father daughter bonding day for Julian and Vaughan.

Dad teaches Vaughan about sports and reads about the stock market.

And mom works on her to do list like..blog posts and pen pal letters.

Sunday

Sunday morning Julian and Vaughan Facetime with the Lovette side.

Monday

Mom took a day off in preparation for Tuesday's trip to Nola.

Tuesday

Mom checked on Vaughan's Hillery grandparents future residence to see how things were coming along and returned to a hungry little one. 

Happy 15 weeks Vaughan.

3 months going on 14 weeks

This week Vaughan turned 3 months( for real) and here's a sneak peak of her week:

Wednesday:

3 months going on 3 years... Vaughan enjoys her pigeon book and has discovered her tongue... sticking it out whenever she can.

Thursday

Playgroup

Friday

Vaughan, Beasty, and Dad catch up on each other's week

Saturday

Vaughan chills in her chair and joins Mom and Dad in some good conversation.

Little miss riding hood throws a little fit after being so good on her run.

Then we go to Grandma's house to watch the LSU v. Alabama game.

Sunday

Vaughan slept thru the game but celebrated in Saints fashion.

Monday

 Vaughan shows us how well she holds her toys

And Daddy does some reading with Vaughan while practicing tummy time.

Tuesday

Vaughan gets ready for her morning walk with Shamerah

And later in the night crashes

while face timing with Grandma Lovette

Happy 14 weeks Vaughan you are getting so good with your hand skills and increasing your noise vocabulary. It seems like you are growing so fast these days!