Hello everyone. I can't believe over a month has gone by and i haven't had a second to report on life in the Estes household. I guess it's been a little crazier that i realized, although most people can relate to how busy life gets and there's really no way around it. We are actually at the beach this week, and tonight is our last night.... i'm so sad to have to return to reality. it's been a great week, although chilly here in Santa Rosa Beach Fl (next to Destin). We had this trip planned for Labor Day week, although our plans were sadly changed. The nice people who we rented from gave us a credit to use for another week. We were so happy to be able to get a break. Even though it was a little chilly here in Fl, it has kind of forced us to relax and do nothing.
My mom and Mrs. Levins were here with us on this trip. It was a mixture of some sun and some rain, some shopping, and lots of eating! Raw oysters! yum. Samantha was not the fondest of the sand at first but don't you worry...she'll be a rockstar by next summer. She only was able to spend probably 3 short hours on the beach!
We had a great fall and an awesome first Halloween. Our little strawberry trick or treated in Seaside (well, us adults got our candy fix!) She looked so cute and the weather was awesome.
To report all that is new....
Samantha is crawling all over the place. She's starting to pull to stand and loves to walk with a little help! She eats anything and everything. Some of her favorites are avocado, cheese, prunes, nutri-grain bars, puffs (thank god for puffs!).... today she ate mushrooms, tomatoes, and roasted red peppers... she ate fish on our beach trip... there's really nothing she doesn't like.
only challenge i've been stressing about is that she won't drink formula. if anyone can help me in this area, let me know. it's been worrysome for me. She pushes it away and refuses. Stinker.
She talks up a storm although no real words yet. We think she says "Bailey" as Bailey and her are best friends right now, esp since she likes to feed Bailey her food from the high chair.
Nick and I are doing well. Our new babysitter is awesome so that has been a relief. i've been working a bunch but honestly, i love what i do, so it's not really work for me. nick has been travelling on and off, but not too bad thankfully.
Here are some recent pics. I know there's so much more to report, although i have to go pack and get ready to head back to Atl tomorrow. Oh sadness...
Until next time....
Kristi
