We got our Christmas tree today! Akyah's first and it is an absolutely beautiful doug fir. I'm anxious to decorate it tomorrow and put on her first ornament, holiday Tinker Bell (a gift from her great-aunt Carolyn). Here are some shots from our hunt for the perfect tree:
We found our tree!
Akyah is obviously excited about getting her 1st Christmas tree
Uncle Jason and cousins; L.J., Eric, & IanI was very concerned about how I would deal with spending Thanksgiving without my dad but yet again Akyah saves me from myself ~ spending the holidays with her I couldn't be anything less than happy. Every day with her is a good day. Wednesday night we were invited to a packed service at Salem Alliance church with the Richter's and had a wonderful time. Akyah did surprisingly well since she went to bed an hour past her bedtime. Thursday we had a delicious turkey meal at my cousin's, Keith & Teresa's, beautiful home. What a Blessing that they made special dishes for me with no dairy. Thursday evening Akyah was able to spend a few hours with some of her family from Seattle that she hadn't met yet; her uncle Adam, aunt Sara, and cousins Erin & Vivi at her grandpa and grammy's house. The fun doesn't stop there... Friday we spend the day at her grammy and grandpa's house with everyone including the Green family (Akyah's uncle Stephen, aunt Kersten, and cousins Kater & Miles). Again, we had a wonderful turkey dinner and we celebrated Erin's 11th birthday.
Here are a few of my favorite shots (from my camera), I haven't got my hands on the hundreds of photos from other cameras that haven't yet been compiled :o)
Akyah Friday night when we got home
Fast asleep in uncle Adam's arms w/big smiles from Vivi
Grandpa's girls (minus Kaleigh & Karter)
Akyah w/her grammy
Akyah & I with uncle Adam, aunt Sara, & cousins Erin & Vivi
Akyah with Don & Sherry Bell after service on Wednesday
Since the day I found out I was pregnant (12.04.07) I knew I was having a girl and I've dedicated this song to Akyah, my daughter, my EVERYTHING....
Akyah & I had a busy weekend. On Saturday I got my hair done (for the first time in a long time) and we spent the day with my friend Harriett and her youngest daughter, Faith, who is 6. Today, Akyah & I spent the day with my friend Diana and her son, Brodi, who is almost 14 months old. I've known Diana since we were about 5. We had lunch and did a little shopping in Tanasbourne. It is such a Blessing to be able to spend time with friends and especially one I've known for so long... It's amazing to look back and remember playing together as kids, having sleep-overs, and shopping in the mall as teenagers and now our children will grow up as friends.
Brodi is trying to grab her feet... 
... got em'! As you can see Akyah is ticklish
When people quit drinking alcohol they say they're on the "wagon" well, I'm on the dairy wagon (wink). I quit ALL dairy 3 weeks ago so I could continue breastfeeding and let me tell you it's harder than you'd think (no ice cream, no sour cream, no ranch, no cheese, no butter, no milk, and did I mention no ice cream?!?). Akyah had a follow-up appointment today and she is 12 lbs! Almost double her birth weight (6 lbs, 3.2 oz). The little lady still has mucus in her stool (it is slowly getting better) so I'm continuing to work with the doctor to rule other things out and thank God we've ruled out anything serious. Her next appointment is in a couple weeks when she is 4 months old. I can't believe she is almost double her birth weight, it's exciting to watch her grow but also sad to see my baby grow so fast, wish I could hit the "slow-motion" button some times.
Akyah loves to stare at her "cubby kitty" mobile above her crib. The only time she cries, when she wakes up, is in the middle of the night otherwise (99% of the time) she just stares at her mobile and baby talks. Have I mentioned how cute and good my daughter is? (wink) Well, let me tell you again... She is the BEST baby ever :o) When I'm putting clothes away and/or organizing her room, I'll lie the princess in the crib, crank the mobile 2-3 times and give her a couple toys to play with and well, these pictures say it all...
Just woke up from a nap & is happy as can be 
"Oh mommy, those kitty's are moving again"
Spoiled rotten & she knows it (and deserves it)
Here are a couple pictures from this last week:
Akyah and I were So Blessed to be given so many incredibly cute outfits for her... Everything looks cute on her regardless but it's nice to show her off in such cute clothes and play dress up... are you smitten yet?!? :o) Akyah is getting quite the personality. She has always loved her changing table but when I change her clothes she cracks up laughing, I mean she literally giggles (it is So cute). Here are a couple pictures from tonight's bath...
Maybe her fingers taste extra good with water?! 
Relaxing after her bath
"You're so funny mommy!" 
Sitting up like a big girl in her rocking chair
Akyah's favorite place... her changing table
Wearing purple for grandpa on his birthday!
Tummy time
Sound asleep in grandma Rebecca's arms
Halloween 08: "I love my mummy" 