My Bug

We had a great Thanksgiving up in the mountains. Tessa napped through the first half of dinner (which allowed us to eat an uninterrupted meal) and she woke in time for Schnapps and dessert. We had an awesome time at the Tree Farm (see attached pics). She had so much fun and just laughed through the rain and cold. She was so exhasuted she barely finished her bottle and fell asleep in my arms before we even left.

It was great to see part of the Sower's clan. Tommy was a little leary of this whole baby thing and I think he was afraid it was contagious. Tessa loved sitting with Aunt Chris while she sang to her. Omi and Grandpa were awesome at taking her in the morning so that mommy could sleep in. Although, Kirsten and I did get a scolding that made us feel like we were 12 again. Tessa woke up one morning around 4:00am and Kirsten, Tessa and I were playing and being a little loud. Mom walked in and said "Give me that Baby and go to sleep" and took Tessa. I guess we were being too loud and once mom took Tessa, she was asleep in about 10 minutes. I guess we're never too old to get a butt-chewing.

This coming weekend we are having a Hartley Family Thaknsgiving, so I'll post some pictures from that also.

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Tessa has started getting on her knees and rocking. She can scoot backwards, and occaisionally launches herself forward, but I think this is more by accident than on purpose. She's getting close, though. She can also sit up for short intervals unassisted. But just like her daddy, she can't sit still for long.