Going For A Ride

On Saturday, it was so nice outside, so we went for a ride up the street and back. Kate absolutely loves her wagon. I think she would ride for hours.











Just a picture of Kate playing with her musical table Santa brought her. She's been overwhelmed with opening gifts over the past week, it's taken a few days to start figuring everything out.

Christmas Night

Christmas evening we went over to see Grandmamma, Tim & Aunt Haley for Christmas dinner. I had fun opening the last of the Christmas presents and playing with the paper as usual.

Thanks for my bunny & my clothes. We always love getting clothes!

Aunt Haley gave me a drum and I loved banging on it. She knew just what to do with it.

HO, HO, HO.....

Kate's first Christmas morning was lots of fun. The bows are almost more fun than the actual presents. Sam laughed at me because we started opening presents around 6:45, but I was more excited to get started than she was. She had so much fun playing with her new toys and starting to figure out how everything works.

Christmas Eve at Gran & Papa's

We always have so much fun Christmas Eve morning at Gran & Papa's. Kate got lots of great stuff, but the wagon was so much fun to ride in! Daniel was busy punching tickets for the "Polar Express" and he and Kate rode all over the house.

The First of Four

This weekend Grandpa & Linda were in town to celebrate Christmas. We had a great time playing with new toys, but Kate especially loved the bows. She was a pro at taking bows off packages by the end of the morning! She got lots of great stuff, including a singing Pig. She didn't know what to think of him at first, but everytime he would sing, she would stare intensely, then break out into a little giggle.

Probably the two things that got an immediate reaction were a set of maracas that light up and play music (because she's played with them at school and knew excatly what to do with them) and her little giraffe bike. She had a big time being pushed around the living room. It won't be long until she's wheeling all over the house in it!

Thanks Grandpa and Linda for a great first Christmas.

Finger Foods & Sippy Cups

So we've recently started Kate out on a few finger foods this week. She's taken well to the Cheerios and Puffs. She really has more fun playing with her food than actually eating it. It's funny how even hours after she's had her snack, Cheerios continuely fall out of her clothes all over the house. She must smuggle the Cheerios and is saving them for later I guess. This morning, I let her try out a sippy cup for the first time. She started getting the hang of holding the cup but enjoyed it more as an object that makes great banging noises rather than a refreshment.

Can't quite pick it up due to the fact she's got about 10 soggy Cheerios in each hand as well.

8 Months and Counting...

Kate is 8 months old today. We can't believe how time is flying by. She weighs 20 lbs and grows by the minute. Next Monday, they are moving her up to the Infant II class at school. I definitely have mixed emotions. She looks so big compared to all the new babies that come into her class and she's the big kid in the class. Monday, she'll be back to being the youngest in her class again.

The Christmas tree is lots of entertainment these days.

Poor Mattie, she's already starting to get antagonized. During this photo session, Kate lunged for Mattie a few times and came up with handfuls of dog hair. Mattie's so good with her and Kate thinks she's a riot.

Sam had just walked in the door from work and she always has big smiles for Daddy when he walks in the door.

The Bad Guys Finally Won

Well, I guess they finally got to win one. Thank goodness I stayed busy with Kate around the house and didn't have to watch too much of the game as it got ugly. Good thing Daddy was in Tuscaloosa at the game, because we don't do well watching the game together. Kate was a good little cheerleader though. She loved playing with the shaker. Don't worry sweet girl, we'll get them next year! War Eagle!

Photo Op with the Cousins

Gran wanted a picture of the grandkids together for her Christmas card. The picture below of them on the swing is so sweet. Laura Ann and Daniel love their cousin Kate. Laura Ann couldn't get enough of her. Kate was so worn out from playing with her cousins, that she's taken three naps today. Hanging out with the big kids is very tiring!

Almost mobile...

Kate is working hard lately on crawling. She gets up on all fours, rocks back and forth, and is so proud of herself. She definitely should be crawling in the next few weeks. I plan on baby-proofing the house over the weekend. She's also found that her favorite toys lately are teething rings. She has one tooth showing already and another one trying to make an apperance as well. Thank goodness for baby Tylenol!

Cutest Little Cow on the Block

Kate started out Halloween morning worn out before the day even started. I was getting ready for work and this is what I found passed out on the bed. Little did she know what an exciting, fun and tiring day she had ahead of her. She wore her new jacket to school and was a sweet little bear. After school, Kate was a little cow for Halloween. We went to a few neighbors' houses, then she spent the rest of the evening jumping in her excersaucer in the driveway greeting all the trick or treaters that stopped by. She had a big time, stayed up way past her bedtime, and we paid for it the next day. She was definitely the custest little cow on the block.

6 Month Pics by Erin Nolen...

Erin sent us Kate's 6 month picture slide show. We LOVE some Erin Nolen photos! The link is listed below. My favorite pics are of her and Sam...so sweet.

Kate's 6 month pictures
http://www.erinnolenphotography.com/compton2


If you want to see how big our sweet Kate has gotten in the past three months, her three month pictures are below.

Kate's 3 month pics
http://www.erinnolenphotography.com/compton/

"Uncorked on the Green"

Well, at the ripe age of 6 months, Kate went to her first beer/wine festival in our neighborhood. She did well and indulged Sam and I so that we could sample all the different wine, beer and food for about 2 1/2 hours. And the best part.....it was all free! She had fun watching all the people, hanging out with baby Chase and enjoying a nice fall day. Can't wait for "Uncorked on the Green" next year!

Saturday Morning Fun

Kate loves to play on the floor lately with all of her toys. She's in the middle of all the action between her toys, cartoons and Mattie. We love our froggie! Thanks Aunt Karen.

Splish Splash

This is for Gran. She's been wanting a bathtime picture for the longest time. As you can see, we have an extremely healthy child. At her 6th month check-up last week, she's 18 1/2 pounds and in the 90th percentile. We don't miss a meal around our house.

It doesn't matter how tired Kate is, as soon as we start talking about bath time, she can hardly wait to get in the tub.

Grandmamma's house

Playing on the floor
We went to my grandmamma's house and all I could do was play with my toes.

We've entered the blogging world....

With Kate asleep, I finally found the time to get the Compton family blog started. It's been a busy past 6 months, and Kate is growing like a weed. This is one of her sweetest little moments. Stayed tuned....much more to come in the following weeks....