Merry Christmas

We hope everyone had as merry a Christmas as we did this year. As it was Kendal's first Christmas, we hoped to make it somewhat memorable, at least for us. We decided to open all our presents Christmas eve as we were going to spend all of Christmas with Marianne's family. We were all happy with our gifts of books, lotions, and clothes. Kendal decided to throwup all over her cute 1st Christmas outfit that night, so we had to improvise for Christmas day. After a early Christmas morning we opened more presents at the Loosle home. Most of the pictures come from that wonderful occasion. Kendal's grandparents really enjoyed shopping for her presents and it showed in her quantity of loot. Marianne and Kim collaborated on outfits for the two grandkids in the family. Kendal and Campbell had on matching slippers and pajama bottoms made be Marianne and Kim. They were pretty cute. After dinner we got to talk to Marianne's brother David who is on his mission in Louisianna. That was a good time and we cant wait to have him home in just over 6 months. A period of resting and talking followed as we watched Campbell and Kendal. Over all it was a pretty good day. We only wish we could have had another Christmas just like it with Casey's family. His brother Cody called there and he is doing well in the Czech
Republic. We hope everyone else's Christmas was as nice as our. Merry Christmas to all and have a wonderful New Year too.

One Month!

Yes it is true one month has flown by in Kendals life. Casey and i are still amazed at the sweet miracle we've created. Kendal is growing and thriving. She's around eight pounds and her cheeks, hands, legs, and arms are filling out. She's no longer my newborn, but a sweet little baby.

Kendal is getting stronger every day. She's gained a lot of muscle control in her neck, learning to focus more on people, and overall has a very good demeanor.

I cannot say i was entirely prepared for motherhood. But i feel i could do my best, and feel that I've tried to so far. I did expect to be tired, and to not know everything. I do have a wonderful and supporting family, and husband who've mentored me and helped me out a lot.

Kendal was finally able to go and visit her grandparents in Idaho this past weekend. She got lots of love and care from them and from her aunts and uncles. I'm grateful for the love and support they give her. Kendal went to her first Webb family party. She was passed around and loved by all, however she slept through most of it. Maybe next year she'll see more. The party was fun. Singing, cereal, and seeing everyone was great. I know Casey looks forward to the party and the cereal every year.

Well one month already gone; yet it was filled with loads of fun and memories of Kendals firsts. I cannot wait for Christmas and what the new year will have in store for my little sweet pea!

Two week appointment

Well it's been about two and a half weeks since our little sweet pea joined the family. I had no idea how much a c-section can affect a person, but I'm doing tons better. Kendal is still on her own schedule, but feedings and sleeping are going well, so I'm OK with having things her way (for now). Today was her two week appointment; she currently weighs 7 lb. 9 oz. so she's average for growth. Her head is measuring big, but I'm attributing it to all of her wonderful brains inside it.

Kendal is learning to focus more, and she's gaining more muscle control / neck control. She mostly smiles when she's asleep, but we do see a rare awake smile / smirk. She's very mellow, and doesn't get upset unless she has a gas bubble, or really wants to eat. I am so very grateful to be the mother of such a wonderful little girl!

Kendal has been able to meet most of her immediate family, except for her two uncles serving missions. She had her first thanksgiving at my Grandparents home. She did well, but by the end of the day i was done and needed a nap. I'm looking forward to celebrating her first Christmas and enjoying the holidays with family. Happy December Everyone!!