Fall is upon us...

I wanted to continue where I left off. Labor day weekend was great! The next weekend Makena and I went to Rising Star for one last visit before Granny went to West Texas and it was also Rising Star Homecoming. The trip home was a bit nerve racking due to the rain and construction, but God took care of us and we made it safe and sound. We didn't really do much for Homecoming because it rained all day. Makena and I went to the business meeting with Granny. For those of you who don't know what a Homecoming business meeting is, it is a meeting that mainly consist of getting the homecoming committee together and honoring the 50 year class. Excluding Makena I was the youngest there by about 10 years. It was fun to see everyone. We took pics with Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Barbara but Granny has them. Here are a few pics from the weekend. These were taken Sunday before we all headed out.

I thought this pic was cute because Makena is starting to put her head down like this like she is bashful or hiding.



She was having so much fun with Granny.

Granny was jumping up and down with her and she thought it was so funny. I wish I would have gotten out the video camera. Her laugh is absolutely addictive from her seal sound to her belly laugh.

Makena hanging out with Papa as mom was eating a yummy breakfast.

Cody (my cousin), Teresa, and Casey stopped by for a few minutes. Casey was so cute trying to pat Makena's head. It was so good to see them!

Uncle Tyler got rocking duty while I got ready to go.

It was a wonderful visit. God got Makena and I safely home and we were off to the races for another week.

On Thursday, September 17th, I was changing Makena on the changing table and I sat her up to change her shirt and she decided to prop herself up with her hands while she was sitting there. I managed to get Don to come in before she decided she was too hungry to show off her sitting skills for mom and dad. So after she ate I tried to get her to re-invent the moment but this is all I could manage to get. Just picture her arms straight and her not looking like she is going to fall over. :)

On September 19th, we headed to College Station to watch the Aggies play. Makena got to see them play too!! So this was her very FIRST AGGIE game. Here is a shot of her trying to hold her bottle on the way down there in the car. This is new for her. She is getting very interested in reaching out for things.

As we arrived at the stadium, Don locked her stoller up. Then we headed up to our seats.Makena's first game was good but she struggled through the first half. She was tired and all of the loud noice scared her. She and I moved up to the top so that we weren't in the middle of all the people and she ate a little and then took a nap. She did much better in the second half of the game.

I thought this was really cute. Hopefully Don thinks so too!?!?!? Makena and Daddy took a nap after Makena had an early breakfast.

NEW THINGS:

- I found Makena on her tummy in her bed (kinda stuck, she hasn't figured out quite how to get her arm out from under her yet).

- Yesterday, while we were at a work party, she decided she wanted a drink of my water in my cup. She took two or three small little sips. She was getting hungry so I think she thought it was her bottle because she wanted nothing to do with it today.

- Also, she has become a big fan of Riggins. She reaches out for him all the time. Riggins loves it because that means he gets to lick her. She just laughs when he starts licking her. Of course we have to let him know when it has been enough.

I just thought this was precious. She and I stayed home today as we needed to rest. She is also having a hard time with conjestion so it was good for us to be at home.

To all a good night...

Wow it's almost been a month...

I am shocked that some how I have managed to go a month without recording anything in the blog. There has been a lot going on. The end of August kicks off football season which is a fun part of the fall but also keeps us busy.

Friday, August 28th - Makena went to her first football game. She watched the Coppell Cowboys take on South Garland. She did wonderful through the game. She slept for a little while and everyone around thought she was the cutest thing every. One lady made the comment "I love those chubby thighs, they look just like mine!!"

Saturday, August 29th - Saturday morning brought more football in the Carroll house. Don's buddies came over completed their annual Fantasy Football Draft. I cooked breakfast for the guys. Makena joined Daddy in the living room for the draft. Actually she just slept which was much to the guys surprise since it was pretty loud. The girl can sleep!! She gets it honestly though...Don and I are pretty good sleepers. :)

After breakfast was complete, Makena and I went to Frisco to meet Dana, Jackson, Jenny, Colten and Caden for a little fun at the mall. Lunch was a little crazy but we loved it. Makena and I did a little shopping for the rest of the afternoon and then headed home. She is an angel!

Friday, September 4th - We headed to the Oaks in preparation for the first Aggie Football game of the season. Makena still travels pretty well. It was a long trip down there due to some traffic but we made it safe and sound. We hung out with Lisa, Michael, Maggie, Brad and Kate. On Saturday, Granny and Uncle Tyler came down because Granny wanted to see her before she left for West Texas. Makena stayed with Granny while we went to the game. They had a wonderful evening. They went for a walk, took a bath and had so great play time before bed.

Makena also turned 4 MONTHS OLD over the weekend! I didn't actually get pics on the 6th but these are from the 5th! HAPPY 4 MONTHS BABY!

Thanks Granny for taking care of our precious bundle. Mommy missed her a lot! Take a look at our little Aggie. She does have a Harding T-shirt too! But no ACU purple yet. I am sure Daddy will take care of that at some point.

On Sunday, we headed back to Ennis to spend a little time with Grammy and Gramps. We celebrated Gramp's Birthday on Monday at lunch. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRAMPS!! Hope you enjoyed your hamburger. Happy Labor Day...sorry you had to work.
Granny and Uncle Tyler brought this big surprise from Papa. We managed to get a pic while we were at Grammy and Gramps.

Thought this was a cute picture of Daddy, Grammy and Makena. 3 generations! Hope Grammy's computer is still working after Daddy and Makena got through with it.

Tuesday, September 8th - 4 MONTH CHECK-UP

Second round of shots weren't any better than the first round but we made it through. Mommy cuddled her up and the tears stopped pretty quickly. It just breaks your heart. Stats at 4 month:

Weight: 15 lbs 14.5 oz

Length: 26 inches

The doctor said she was great and growing at a perfect rate! We have a wonderful blessing!!

Makena is laughing a lot, making lots of sounds, and rolling over some. She moves around and night. It has become common for her to be laying across her bed. She is also starting to notice us eating and is watching Riggins a lot.

Hopefully I'll get everyone caught up soon.

One special note for tonight Makena actually sat up on her changing table using her arms as stablizers. I tried to get pictures later on the couch after she ate (she wasn't going to wait any longer), but she didn't last as long as she did on the changing table. I'll post those pics later.