Noelle and Meryl

Cousins loving cousins! Allison and Noelle stopped by today on their way to see the Nutcracker with girlfriends. A mother daughter outing! And Noelle was so helpful to feed Meryl a bottle during their visit.

Dinner with John and Amanda

Last night, John and Amanda came over for dinner and to meet Meryl. While we kicked them out right after dinner so that they could get home in the snow(!), it was so nice to catch-up with them!  

Sick day

We went to the doctor today. Thankfully, Meryl just has a head cold, which hasn't sunk into her chest. But mini sneezes and coughs, though adorable, are no fun! We've got the heater and humidifier going in her room, with her crib mattress propped up by a rolled up towel, so that all sinus drainage keeps running! Fun fact: Meryl, in her pajamas and a wet diaper, weighs 12 lbs. 8 oz. now! Also, fun fact: Apparently kids don't develop sinus passages until they're about six years old!

Lola and the monitor

Grandmas love watching their grandchildren on the monitor! Xanna loves to, and so does Lola! Meryl has caught her first cold, so we are happy she is 'finally' sleeping! 

Black Friday shopping

Huzzah! I went a little crazy shopping (albeit online) for Meryl today. I started by trying to find her an outfit for Santa pictures, and then went down an adorably cute shopping rabbit hole.