New Photos

We went to Nashville over the weekend, and our friend Lauren (who is 38 weeks pregnant!) took pictures of Mimi. She took so many beautiful photos but here are just a few.

6 Months Old

Mimi is HALF a year old and time has flown! She only weighed 5lb 9oz when she was born, and now the little piggy weighs 15lb and 9oz -- she's tripled her weight over 6 months.

This time last year I was about 14 weeks pregnant and just beginning to try out my maternity clothes and studying over What to Expect When You're Expecting like my life depended on it. Although I was so grateful to be pregnant, I was scared to death that I would be an awful mother! There was so much that I didn't know and so much that could go wrong -- How do I feed her? How do I bathe her? What do I do if she gets sick? When do I sleep? With a lot of help and a lot of prayer, we've made it 6 months! Mimi has gone from being a fragile little bundle to being a full of life baby who loves jumping in her exersaucer, squealing at her puppies, and eating her toes! I've tried my best to soak up as much of every moment as possible because I realize how quickly this sweet baby is growing and learning.

Mimi's First Snow Day

She is such a happy baby!

Mimi is a fabulous sleeper (and so is her daddy)

The first time we tried to give Mimi a bath was horrible -- she screamed nonstop, and we were so afraid she was going to die of hypothermia. Now she doesn't want to get out and leave her rubber ducky.

This was Mimi trying her first cracker -- she picked it up by herself, chewed on it a few minutes, and got choked. What a big girl!

We're so glad Mimi loves puppies! This is sweet little Lucy (who I think I might steal and bring home with us).

Mimi's new friends

Mimi is about 5 1/2 months old now, and she is really interested in the dogs -- especially Spike . . . and the feeling seems mutual. As soon as we put her on her pallet on the floor to play, Spike cuddles up as close as he can to Mimi. When she finally notices him she rolls over, squeals, and reaches out her little hand to grab his fur. It's so sweet!

Mimi and Spike are spooning
Spike is a great footrest

Ruthie tries to act too cool for Mimi . . . she's still a little jealous

We are also trying to help Mimi sit up, and she can for a few seconds . . .
. . . and then this happens!

This is Mimi reading before church . . . she's already a nerd like her daddy!

Mimi's First Christmas

Mimi and her cousin Oriana finally got to meet for the first time! They had so much fun cooing to each other and trying to bite each other's hands and feet! Needless to say, the babies definitely got more than enough attention and love over Christmas. My dad called as soon as he got home from Nashville and said he was already having baby withdrawals!

Oriana and Mimi

My mother, brother Bobby, and his daughter Oriana.

This is most of the Nixon clanMimi is obsessed with her feet now -- it seems to be a reflex for her feet to fly into the air (or in her mouth!) as soon as we place her on her back.
Why, yes, that is "The Singing Bee" game in the background! I love it! But I'm sure no one else loves hearing me sing . . .

Christmas Eve was spent with the Darbys, and Mimi slept through the opening of all her presents.

Mimi with her cousin JR, who wants Mimi to watch everything he does.

Mimi with her cousin Olivia.

4 Months Old

Mimi turned four months old on Monday, and we took her to the pediatrician today for a check-up and shots (wah!). She is weighing in at a whopping 13lbs 2oz and is 23 3/4" long. After the check-up, we were so excited to bring Mimi home and make our first attempt at feeding her rice cereal! Needless to say, it was a failure . . . but we had fun trying!

Mimi's First Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving day with my parents in Corinth and Friday with the Darbys in Germantown, and Mimi got more attention than Suri Cruise and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt combined! Our main objective for the holiday was not to see who could eat the most turkey but to compete to see who could get Mimi to smile or squeal . . . and she did plenty of both!

My parents

My nephew Nicholas watching the Titans with MimiMy neice Courtney and sister Amy

JR is crazy about his cousin Mimi! He wanted to hold her and kiss her all day!

Clint's mom, Shirley

Mimi with Olivia and JR
Ruthie was even invited to the Nixon Thanksgiving festivities, but as you can tell, she got herself into a little trouble . . .

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