Bedtime

Katelyn has a bit of a stubborn streak that she gets from her dad. Sometimes when I change her diaper, she will try to roll over. I try to hold her, pacify her with a toy, tell her NO, all to no avail. She will keep on and keep on until she is on her stomach. Tonight, I was trying to get her ready for bed and she decided that this was not what she wanted to do. So she kept trying to roll over, then, when she was over (by the way I love that look they get once they get to their stomach that says, Wow! Look at the view from here!) I had to pick her up and lay her back down, at which point she would stiffen her body and walk her feet back so I couldn't get her down. I gave her two lotion bottles (she plays with the small travel ones when we get ready for bed) both of which she threw behind the dresser. I was on my way to the bathroom to get a third bottle with her under my arm - her butt sitting on my hip - counting down from ten so as not to lose it when I caught a glimpse of her in the mirror. I broke out laughing. She had a look on her face that said, Okay, where are we going now. She was just looking around taking it all in. She had no idea that I was frustrated to no end and she was the cause. All she knew was that she was headed on another adventure with mommy! I love this kid!

Have a Merry Christmas!

Love,

The Gunns

Brent, Rachel,

& our little star: Katelyn

Lord send an angel...

This is my little daredevil. She knows no fear. She loves to be thrown up in the air, held up by her ankles, ridden around on the space mobile (which does occasionally crash), and she will crawl off a bed - as we all know. She has eaten paint, paper, and who knows what else off the floor - of course to her it all looks good! She has had Apple Juice and Nilla Wafers - and who knows what else, Grandaddy???? She has been clobbered with the stocking holder from the mantle. There was also the time mommy covered her with a blanket so she wouldn't get chilly, only to find it wrapped around her head at two in the morning. Still she smiles and laughs, because through it all, she really doesn't ever know she was nearly killed! (Well, she might have had a small clue when she fell off the bed.) She still crawls straight to the edge of the bed or chair to look over. She still tries to dive out of my arms and into the bathtub. She still commandoes straight into walls. (I mean really, at what point do you get the concept of, "Hey there's a wall there - maybe I should stop.")

So I say, Lord send an angel to protect my precious little angel. Because we both know mommy is not always on top of her game and she's pretty fast! And Lord, please let her always know that even if I get there a little late or can't be there at all, that you will be.

Big Buds!

We went to the lake for a Thanksgiving dinner with the Gunns & Allbrittons. Katelyn and Pop hung out and caught up on the news. I know it's too early to tell, but these may be two peas in a pod!

PG Christmas Parade

Getting ready to go watch the Christmas Parade! We are so excited!

Katelyn was very interested in all the things going by.

Cousins Lonna Grace and Emma Kate love taking care of their baby cousin.

I am sure they will teach her many things!

Getting a ride with Daddy! In case anyone hasn't noticed yet (because it's not obvious)

this is one wrapped daddy!

Katelyn's Dedication

Katelyn was dedicated on December 2nd. It was so sweet. Brent's family drove over from Georgia and my family was there. Katelyn got to wear the beautiful Christening gown that Brent's mother made and her cousin Issa wore before her. The family came over for lunch after church. It was such a big day for Katelyn and we appreciate everyone making it so special.