All I want for Christmas...

We went and saw Santa on Saturday morning. Stella did great! No tears for this girl, just the death grip on Santa's beard!
My dad was here all last week to help since I had finals for school. It was great help to have him here. I realized I went all week without taking a single picture. Stella had a great time with my dad. I even got home one day and they were watching soccer together! My dad comes back next week to drive home with us for Christmas.

Thanksgiving visitors

We had a full house for Thanksgiving-My mom and Howard, Kels and Brady and Jarad and Kali. Here are some pics of Stella with some of our company. We had a great time with everyone here. It was great to have a full house for Thanksgiving. It made the day a little easier. Everyday, I am thankful for everyone's support to Charlie, Stella and myself.


Moxy thinks every soft spot is her bed, including Stella's play blanket.

Avery guarding Stella. Avery follows Stella and I EVERYWHERE!
My mom and Howard.

Play time with Aunt Kelsey.

Uncle Jarad has me now.
Taking a bottle from Gigi.

Kali and Stella
My favorite Aunt Kelsey. Stella really took to my sister from the moment she arrived.
Uncle Brady, the lap I loved to spend the most time in! He let me watch sports with him-I am sure Charlie's wish!
More time with Uncle Brady. If I was ever looking for Stella I knew I could find her on Brady's lap.


Relaxing with Uncle Jarad.
Some Thanksgiving pictures. I still need to edit them but here they are raw!











Anyone who has spend some time in the evening with us will know Stella's favorite time is right before bath. She absolutely LOVES to be naked!

Visit with Granny aka Charlie's mom

Martha was here to visit for almost a week. It was great to have company especially arriving on my Birthday! I think Stella got sufficiently spoiled having her Granny here. Other highlights from Stella's week include rolling over from stomach to back for the first time and sleeping all night several nights in a row!


Another skyping pic with dad.

An early Christmas from the Dorssom's and Robert's. She has some growing to do before she can use it.

Quality time with Granny...

Skyping with Dad

We have been able to skype with Charlie everyday since his arrival in Iraq. Here are some pics of Stella talking to her Dad!
Also, Charlie's contact info is the following:
Charlie Dorssom
31 EMSAG
COB Speicher
APO AE 09393
or email Charliedorssom@yahoo.com
It is really important not to use his rank on any packages and not to put Iraq anywhere on the package. This is for his safety!

Family Pics!

We had our family pics done at the end of October. Stella decided to fuss and then sleep as you will see in the pics. We will try again for more pics of her later! Here are some of them...

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