Thanksgiving 2010

We went to visit my parents in New Braunfels, Texas for Thanksgiving last year. It was a total blast! I was worried about how Penny would do on the plane and she was a total trooper. My parents spoiled us rotten as usual and we got to do some really fun things. Here are some of my favorite pictures from our trip.

This is my dad holding little Penny while she slept.

She woke up looking at him like "who the heck are you?"

My parents bought Penny a play center and she loved it! She just looked up at all the lights and toys and she was really entertained. This turned out to be a real life saver for me in the months that followed.

My parents bought a little swing and Penny enjoyed it.

This is Penny giving us a big smile in the swing.

My mom with Penny.

Penny chillin' out on the floor.


We went to the River Walk in San Antonio. We ate and walked around and it was a beautiful night.
My mom with Penny.

Penny trying to drink the bottle by herself.

Penny sucked her thumb for the first time while we were there and luckily Chris caught it on camera.

My dad cuddling with Penny.

This was before church on Sunday. Three generations of beauties! :)

Penny's Ear Piercing

So my mom came back to visit in late October, early November. She mentioned that Penny's ears weren't pierced yet and that she wouldn't leave California until Penny' s ears were pierced. I wanted them done so badly but was still scared that she might get an infection or something. I finally agreed that I really wanted them done so we went to the mall the day before my mom went home, November 05, 2010.
My baby was so good. She cried for about 5 seconds and I shoved a bottle in her mouth. That was the last time she cried about her ears. She never pulled on them, tugged them, or fussed. They didn't get red or infected. Even now, she doesn't play with them. I think she just thinks they are a part of her.
Happy mommy feeding Penny after the piercing! I love her pierced ears and wouldn't go back and do it any other way!