Toothy Grin

Violet was having a happy day today so Melissa was able to get a picture of her first tooth. Look real close and you'll see it on the bottom left (actually Violet's right).

I tried to look and I think I see the second one coming in. We should know in the next few days.

Violet Has Her First Tooth

Today Melissa discovered that Violet has her first tooth. Melissa is torn between Violet's discomfort at getting her first tooth and her daughter growing up way too fast.

When I got out the camera to take a picture of Violet today, she wouldn't put on her happy face. This is her new Baby Sophie teething ring. She's able to grab both sides of Sophie and get it to her mouth...although she does gag herself a lot! We're on the lookout for tooth number 2.

Basement Remodel

Time for updated pictures of the basement remodel. I thought we were going to have a big set back. Yesterday afternoon after the big storm, there was water in the basement. Between fixing the water heater and plugging the hole where the HVAC pipe enters the basement, I believe the water problem has been solved.

The doors are up and the trim is complete. This is the living area with a door to a small storage closet and the bathroom to the right.

The bathroom is harder to see because there are not lighting fixtures installed yet. The linen closet next to the shower is huge.

Around the corner from the living room is the kitchen. Cabinets have been set and the counter top installed.

Looking from the west side to the east, you can see the kitchen and living room with the bedroom door to the left.

I love the trim around the bedroom window and the walk-in closet has 3 sets of shelves and lots of storage room. I'm not sure if it will hold all Melissa's clothes. I'm sure Jamie is going to have to build a clothes rack in the storage room for his clothes.

I went to Lowes and Home Depot to buy lighting and ceiling fans. My list of things to get was long and I immediately got confused about what I wanted. Jamie gets upset with me and Melissa because we're not visual people. And it doesn't matter what I pick out, it's always the most expensive thing. I'm torn between my champagne taste and beer wallet. After paying several bills for the remodel today - drywall, paint, carpet - I think I'm going to have to find someone to buy my drinks!

Dinner and a Storm

Wow! I thought the wind was blowing awfully hard here at my house but it wasn't nearly as bad as at the Taylor house.

Jamie even took a couple hours off from work and bribed one of his buddies to help cut down branches and put the fence back up.

The rain stopped and we were able to have Thursday night dinner with Dad/Grandpa/Great Grandpa.

Outback Steakhouse was our choice  (Dad had a coupon) and Violet and Melissa were able to join us. Towards the end of dinner, Violet did get a little fussy. Dad said he thought it was the first time he ever saw her shed a tear. I think it was because she wanted a French fry but Melissa said no!

Dad's Doctor Visit

I took Dad to the orthopedic doctor for a follow up visit from his broken arm. The waiting room is usually pretty bare when we get there but today it was very busy. We were called back after a small wait but you wouldn't believe the room they put us in.

I still don't know whether this was an additional exam room or the supply closet. I kept watching the time just in case they forgot we were here. By the way, the wrist is healed completely. The shoulder is still not 100% but what can you expect from an 86 year old man who breaks his arm in 3 places.

Bubbles

Boy, you miss a few days of posting and then it takes several posts to get caught up.

I left Melissa earlier on Tuesday for a dentist appointment. When I left she was headed to WalMart for a few items. The next thing I know she sends me a picture and video of Violet watching the bubbles. Only Melissa would think of entertaining a 3 month old with bubbles.

Violet has also discovered the puppies. She watches them when they walk by. Khloe checks on her and licks her fingers and Violet tries to pet her. Lola is still waiting for someone to come pick up Violet. She's starting to realize she's not the center of attention and she tends to take it out on Khloe.

Violet - 14 Weeks

It's already been 14 weeks since Violet was born.

I can't believe how much she has changed. Even though I want to say she looks like Melissa, some say she looks much more like Jamie. I still think she got the best of both her parents. She wasn't very happy this day. Could be because Melissa spent so much time selecting an outfit for her 3 month formal picture.