Much to my surprise, Cora Leigh slept all the way to Chattanooga! She did start to wake up a few times but never woke up enough to realize that she might be hungry. Our first stop in Tennessee was to see my cousin, Amy, and her husband, John. I did have to feed Cora there. Afterwards, she got to spend time with her Auntie Amy (not to be confused with Aunt Amy) and Uncle John. They of course thought she was just adorable and so sweet! Cora also got to meet her great-grandmother this trip. Unfortunately, my grandmother was under the weather, so she didn't get to hold her, but at least they got to meet. My aunt and uncle were also sick, so they missed her this trip. Hopefully everyone will be well by Christmas! My sleep deprived mind forgot to take pictures at this stop....hopefully I'll be able to get some from Amy.
Our next stop was Jasper, TN to visit with my family. Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Mandy, Uncle Bryan, and Aunt Amye were all glad to see Cora Leigh again! It was the first time Uncle Bryan and Aunt Amye had seen her since she was a week old. Cora Leigh's great-grandfather also got to meet her for the first time. She just loved Papaw B! I've never seen her smile like that when she met someone new. It was a really special time. That day, we just spent time with our immediate family. Pictures below:
Meeting Papaw B for the first time
Cora smiling at her great-grandfather
Papaw holding his great-granddaughter for the first time
A very pregnant Aunt Amye holding Cora
Cora Leigh hanging out with Grandma
Thanksgiving sleeper
Playing with her toy
Thanksgiving bath
Crazy after bath hair!
Snuggling with Aunt Mandy
The day after Thanksgiving, we had dinner with my dad's family. Afterwards, we went to the nursing home where my grandmother lives to have dessert with her and to let her meet Cora Leigh. She loved her! She can't remember much anymore, but they said that on her way back to the room she kept talking about how Cora Leigh was the prettiest baby she had ever seen. I'm not sure she ever figured out that it was her great-granddaughter, but it was still very special. More pictures!
Cora hanging out with me, Tiffany, Amye, and Bryan
Meeting Mamaw B for the first time
Meeting Mamaw B for the first time
Mamaw held her like she hold her baby doll
Cora Leigh with her parents and great-grandparents
Chris and Tiffany with Cora
Aunt Jo and Cora - they matched!
Saturday, we headed to Birchwood to spend some time with Jeremy's family. Again, Cora got to meet some great aunts and uncles that she had never met before.
Cora with her Papaw and Great Aunt Dora
Modeling her Thanksgiving outfit
Meeting Great Aunt Reba and Uncle Billy
Cora Leigh with Papaw and Nana, ready for the ballgame
Sunday we went to church with Jeremy's parents. Afterwards, we had lunch and decorated the Christmas tree. Jeremy headed back to Lexington around 4:00 or so. He was nice enough to let me stay behind and be there for the birth of my niece. Amye's labor was being induced that night (posting coming soon!).
Here's Cora Leigh in her Sunday outfit
And a family photo - Cora Leigh and I were still in our church clothes, Daddy had gotten comfortable
Here are some more pictures from the following week:
Aunt Mandy snuggling with Cora
Grandma was very popular this morning - she had Cora Leigh and Fluffy in her lap and Selena was waiting for her turn!
Cora Leigh in her new outfit that Auntie Amy and Uncle John bought her!
Cora Leigh in her sea creature sleeper - hanging out with Grandma
She is getting so big! I can really see features of the both of you in her face. So cute! Hallie has that same purple and green flower fleece outfit...of course it's way bigger. :c)
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