Just like Peas and Carrots...: Emma is 6 Months & Countdown to Christmas (Picture Post)

It's been a while since... So I'm doing a combo post of your 1/2 Birthday Blog and Countdown to Christmas.

Last day of work for 2014 was Dec 19th. And man, did it feel good to be done. I miss it but... Stress is over. Annuals are done! (Wahoo!) This break has been jam packed full of celebrations of the holidays, family time (my favorite), errand running, and food (can't forget the food!)

Overall, this month you have been pretty quiet. I think you are taking everything and learning new things daily. You are one observant girl. You are pretty shy around new people, which is fine with me. Stranger danger! You have been sleeping through the night still (we are now at 9p-7a). Also, you now are exclusively a formula baby. No more pumping or breastfeeding for this mama. Very bittersweet and my hormones have been way out of whack because of it, but, you on the other hand, don't seem to mind. I'm very thankful for this. You are very easy-going and susceptible to change. Again, very thankful.

6 month stats - 16.5 lbs (50th percentile) and 26.5 inches.
Dr Moss says you are perfect and have great muscle tone. That's what we like to hear!

Your 1/2 birthday landed on Christmas Eve so I decided to do a picture everyday counting down to Christmas, the birthday of our Lord and Savior. It worked out perfectly, and its a fun way to see you grow over just 1 month... Enjoy!

You met Santa. You were not thrilled.

We started celebrating Christmas early by going to Memphis on the 20th. We opened presents, had delicious food, and hung out with Grammy's side of the family on Saturday night. Sunday morning we went to Aunt Lauren and Uncle Mark's house for Christmas. We had golden rod eggs, toast, sausage, donuts (Family tradition. Mimi's recipe). We left Memphis on Monday morning, closing it out with a concert at the church the night prior. You liked it (after you ate). You were bouncing and smiling... loving all the lights and singing.