Twas the Night Before Christmas-Baker Style!

It wouldn't be Christmas Eve without an eventful night! Baker thought it would be fun to walk in front of Uncle T as he was walking and of course this led to Baker slamming into the floor, cutting her lip with her teeth. It was a nasty, loud, and bloody fall. It was just the 1st of many falls. After a very eventful night, it was nice to end it reading, The Night Before Christmas, to Baker.

Baker and I both had to have an emergency shower because as we were walking out the door from her busted lip episode Baker decided to projectile vomit all over me...and even made it into my mouth!

Check out the lip!

Breathing Treatments!

Baker is on week 3 of breathing treatments. We were doing 4 a day, but are down to 2 a day until April! The doctor hopes this will help with Baker's coughing and wheezing. We have seen some improvements, but we just wish she would get use to the treatments! It is 10 minutes of crying, screaming, kicking, hitting, and pulling. She is actually calm for these pictures. It must be the calming touch of Uncle Nick!

From Pillar to Post!

At 5:30 on a Friday afternoon, I came up with the bright idea to use Baker's hand print to make 16 Christmas cards! What was I thinking?? We had paint everywhere! Lacy was so nervous he had to leave the room. I was just painting her hand, but look what happened! Let's just say the cards didn't turn out how I had imagined but they're still something to cherish and the memory of making them is even better.

All clean! Oh yes..there was so much paint the water turned green!

The Hunt for the Perfect Christmas Tree!

Lacy and I both grew up having real Christmas trees, so it was at the top of our list to take Baker to a Christmas Tree Farm to find the perfect tree! We found a family owned farm a few miles from our house and the people were so nice. It was not crowed at all and all the trees were beautiful! It was a tough decision! Now..the fun begins! Putting it up and decorating!

Oh Clemson!

Baker was the only thing that made us smile yesterday as we were watching the game!

She needs constant supervision! It really is a full time job!

Her face says it all! She knows she's been caught!

Thanksgiving in Pinopolis!

This year we went to Pinopolis to have Thanksgiving with Lacy's family. It was my 1st Thanksgiving without my family, but we had a wonderful time and delicious meal in Pinolopis. Overall..Baker did well with the 4 hour drive. Since she's learned to walk, it's hard to keep her confined in anything for long.

Baker enjoyed visiting with Ms. Gail, her Bebe's best friend.

Baker with her Great Aunt Anne and Bebe.

Feed me! Baker's favorite dishes were sweet potato casserole, squash, green beans, and turkey. She loves to feed herself. Let's just say the table cloth had a few stains after Baker was finished.

Baker with Bebe and her great-grandmother Gin-Gin.

My Little Puddin'

While I was on the phone, Baker decided she would take control of feeding herself! Pure bliss!

Baker's 1st Birthday!

What a wonderful day it was in the Williams' household! Today we celebrated Baker's 1st birthday. It was a day of mixed emotions! I'm so proud that our little one has reached a wonderful milestone in her life, but I'm just a little sad because our baby is growing-up too fast! We had a fun celebration at our house yesterday with our family. We all enjoyed a delicious meal, cupcakes, and watching Baker taking it all in. She knew something big was happening, but unaware it was HER big day!

After the party, Baker took a nap and snuggled with a blanket Grand-Grand made her for her birthday!

Baker woke up from her morning nap to find the kitchen filled with balloons. It was a dream come true for Baker! She LOVES balloons.

Poppi cut each gumdrop to look like a flame for her cupcakes. It took some time!

For decorations I put up pictures of Baker's 1st year throughout the house. I forgot how much she changed!

I never found a birthday banner I liked, so I made my own!

Baker shares her birthday with Uncle T! He turned 21! Baker's giving up the bottle, Uncle T's "turning up the bottle".

Lacy made the arrangements for the tables! I was impressed! After all..I did get a B in Floral Design at Clemson! It was my only B that semester!

Every young Clemson fan needs a rocking tiger instead of a rocking horse!

Guess who's hair line Baker has!

Yummy lasagna! She loves to feed herself and she will shake her head no if she doesn't like something!

The entire family! Well..almost!

Baker and her uncles! This was the only way to get a picture with Baker. She was on the go..ALL DAY!

You know the cake was good when you need a bath!

All clean and ready for a long nap!

Baker's 1st Clemson Football Game!

Last weekend Lacy and I were VERY brave and took Baker to her 1st Clemson football game. It was a day to remember! We can't wait to tell Baker about her 1st time seeing the Tigers play in the POURING rain! When we arrived in the stadium, she was mesmerized by all the people! Who wouldn't be happy to be with 82,000(not quite that much this Saturday) of their closest friends? Her favorite part was screaming and cheering the Tigers on to another victory!

5 minutes later....she was OUT! This lasted for about 1o minutes. We left in the 2nd quarter.

Baker with some of her uncles!

She loved the Tiger, especially the eyes. Mom and I think the Tiger has very freaky eyes!

Lacy and I have really enjoyed this back-pack. She's watching her uncles perform in the before the game.

I think she's talking to God, asking him why it has to rain so much this football season!