'Tis The Season

I guess its that time of year. Jules missed another Monday of Romp-N-Roll because we were at the doctor's office-AGAIN. She started having a gooey eye on Friday and by Saturday evening both eyes were swollen, red, and yucky. It didn't look like pink-eye so we decided to try warm compresses and see if that helped. Things hadn't really improved by Sunday evening so we figured it would be best to bring her in Monday and have the doctor check things out. However, her eyes looked better this morning so I almost called and cancelled the appointment. Glad I didn't! She ended up having pink-eye and an ear infection! I knew her eyes were bothering her, but I had NO CLUE that there was anything wrong with her ear. The doc said she would need some medicine so after I got her dressed I waited around to get the prescription. After waiting for a few minutes I went out in the hall and saw a nurse. She asked if she could help me and I told her I needed to get the prescription for my daughter. She politely smiled at me and said that they faxed it to our pharmacy already. Don't I feel like an idiot! I had no idea they did that since Jules hasn't been sick enough to require medicine until today. I gave her the chalky medicine with a special syringe dropper a while ago and she sucked it down! Hopefully this will be the last sickness for a while-the doctor has seen us 3 times in the last 2 weeks!

9 Month Check-Up and Much More

Juliann had her 9 month check up on the 14th and we were very happy with the doctor's reports. She weighed 16 lbs 5 oz which puts her in the 10%. She's small for her age but we wouldn't trade it-we love our little peanut! She is also getting taller and is now just over 27 inches. We're planning on getting her a new car seat for Christmas, as she is quickly outgrowing the infant carrier. Don't worry-she's getting plenty of toys too!


Friday was our second visit to the doctor's office because she had been pretty sick that Monday. Despite a fever of 102, her lungs and ears were clear so they attributed it to a cold. Monday evening was long and neither Juliann nor I got much sleep that night. Of course, whatever she had was out of her system by her check-up on Friday!


On Sunday the 16th we took Juliann to her first basketball game. We saw UVa play VMI at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville. Jules is a very curious little girl and enjoyed watching all the movement and lights. The game was exciting to watch and VMI almost pulled off a victory over the Hoos. Although Jules was supporting David's alma matter on her clothes, I was glad UVa was able to get by with the win. :)

This past week was busy as usual and its hard to believe how quickly the time flies. We get so wrapped up in our lives and jobs that sometimes it seems like we're just going through the motions. Then Jules does something that stops us both in our tracks and makes us smile. Thursday evening was one of those times. Juliann loves to bob her head along to music and even rocks to the beat! But something was missing and Thursday evening she added to her repertoire of tricks-she clapped! Since then she's been doing it nonstop! It's so cute and I wish I had a video but you'll have to settle for a picture!

On Friday we went to visit Mary Kyle and Kate. It's amazing how quickly she has grown! She is as cute as ever and is much more interactive and aware than the last time I came over for a visit. Juliann saw Kate and was ready to play. She is so used to being with babies her age at Romp-N-Roll and didn't quite understand why Kate wasn't crawling around on the floor with her!

Jules and Kate at lunch

This past weekend we were in Charlottesville again. David and a friend went to the game while Jules and I went shopping with Grammy and Grandma Sugars. I didn't want her out in the cold and wasn't thrilled with the idea myself so we let the boys go to the game and the girls went shopping. We all had a good time and I even got some Christmas presents!


We are looking forward to spending the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with our families. We'll be heading to Wintergreen, Lynchburg and then to Blacksburg for the UVa/VT football game. Be sure to check back for lots of pictures from the holidays!

Visiting With Family and Friends

After a very long week, Juliann and I were really looking forward to the weekend. Jules was feeling better after getting over a cold, David was coming home after a week in Dallas for work, and we also had plans to spend some time with family and friends. We got up early Saturday morning and headed to Lexington to see Grandma Ellington and Uncle Peter.

Jules and Uncle Peter

playing with her new drum from Grandma Ellington

my new favorite picture

Then on Sunday one of my college roommates, Kelly, came down to visit. We hung out, had lunch, and went to Bass Pro to make David happy!

Kel and Jules

On a hot pink ATV at Bass Pro

The start of this week was a bit rough, Jules was pretty sick on Monday and had a high fever. After a long night with little sleep, I stayed home from work for the second Tuesday in a row to be with my sick little girl. She was much better today and I was able to go to work. Let's hope that whatever she's had for the last two weeks is finally out of her system!

Happy Halloween!

This was Juliann's first Halloween and although we didn't take her trick-or-treating, we decided to still get her a costume to wear while we answered the door and passed out candy. Most of those who know us, know that we are somewhat thrifty...okay, down right frugal! We wanted to find a cute costume for Jules that was cute but wouldn't cost us a fortune. I looked around for a few weeks (I seriously saw a costume at Pottery Barn Kids for $119-for a 6-9 month old!!!) and settled on an adorable puppy dog from Target. I got it at the beginning of October and assumed that it would fit. WRONG! Poor kid was squeezed into the costume for a few minutes-long enough for me to get a few pictures and answer the door a few times. She did look cute though!

ready for bed in a Halloween sleeper from my parents

My parents were in town for the weekend and took Jules to Maymont Park on Saturday. The weather was beautiful and it sounds like they had a great time. :)

Grampy and Jules

Grammy and Jules

Jules also turned 9 months old on Saturday-can you believe it! She's been with us now as long as (well, actually longer than) she was in my tummy! Here are some things she is doing at 9 months:

• Crawling like a pro
• Pulling up on just about everything
• Cruising from one side of the couch to the other
• Walking long distances with support-I honestly don't think it will be long before she is walking on her own though!
• Eating things mashed and cut into small pieces
• Feeding herself small pieces of food
• Clicking with her tongue
• Bobbing and rocking-the girl has rhythm even when there's no music!
• Humming
• Waving hello and bye-bye