Juliette's First Trip to the USA!

So much for posting more in December! Sadly, there hasn't been much to report on though. It turns out there is not much difference in life with a Baby no matter where you are! La Plata has been no exception - maybe even a little more challenging because I didn't have a car for the first two weeks! Without a car, you aren't going anywhere is America... well, most of America. 
 
One of the most amazing times of my life was the first two weeks of the trip when Andrew had to work in Baltimore and it was just me and Jules in the room together at night. She had a hard time adjusting to the time difference (it took probably a solid 5 days to get semi normal), so when she would get up in the middle of the night, I'd bring her into my bed with me. She is the best snuggler and that little face was the most gorgeously heart-melting thing to wake up to in the morning. It always had the cheekiest smile on it too :) 

Another highlight of the trip was Juliette meeting her cousin Erin! It was so cute to see them interact. It made me wish we lived closer to Celine and Randy so that the girls could get more time together. 

Juliette met my besties - Steph and Eileen, and Ashley and Greg - this trip. Everyone has been so generous to come to us, which has been great since Juliette HATES the car. Poor thing had never been in a car seat before this trip! We roll pram style in London!    

Jules has grown up so much this trip. She has been in a 9 months size since about 5 and a half months. She's sitting amazingly! She initiates conversation with people (shrieking at you to get your attention). She is babbling. I've heard a clear "ma" "da da" and "bah bah bah." She's started on solids - cereal, bananas, sweet potatoes so far. She has now switch to formula at 6 months. It's truely amazing. 

Last night, we went out in the National Harbor for our first complete family dinner with my family. Juliette was AMAZING at McCormick and Schmick's sitting in her high chair playing with her toys. It's always incredible to me how well behaved she is. 

We have seen tons of family this trip with more coming in today. I can't wait to celebrate her first Christmas! It's freaking me out how fast time goes. My baby is not much of a baby anymore - she's such a big girl!!!