D & Friends

Dyllan had a nice day playing with some of her friends. She and the boys got quite a kick out of all trying to climb and push the walker around together. Amazingly, nobody fell, even with all friendly pushing and shoving ;)

A little elf and reindeer...

Holiday Happenings

The holidays always seem like the busiest time of year. But we're enjoying our first holiday season with our sweet little girl....

My sister Kelly and I enjoyed attending "Breakfast with Santa," put on by the Y at a local Applebees. Our tickets included a pancake breakfast and Dyllan's photo with Santa. These photos are out of order, as Dyllan first cried, then decided she was "okay" with Santa after he gave her a candy cane...

Prior to getting the candy cane, Dyllan wasn't a big fan of the "Big Guy"

We took our first-ever trip to Longwood Gardens with Joe's parents and Dyllan. It was definitely a fun time for everyone...

Dyllan's favorite part of my sister and brother-in-law's housewarming party was playing with the pillows on their bed...

Kelly and Chris with Dyllan at their new house...

On the Road

This past weekend we took our first long car trip with Dyllan. She did really well (I was definitely nervous as we've been through some serious car melt downs where she just wants out of the car seat). We took long lunch breaks both ways to give her some time out of the car and that seemed to do the trick. She napped in between and I sat in the back to entertain her.

We had a really nice time visiting with my Aunt Ginger in Saugerties, NY on Friday. Then on Saturday we all continued on (including Aunt Ginger) to Massachusetts to spend the day with my cousin Michelle and her family- husband Chris and daughters Erin and Grace. Dyllan had a new best friend in Grace. Sat night we returned to NY to stay over with my Aunt again and then made the trip home on Sunday morning. All in all it was a great time and Dyllan enjoyed getting to know her extended family :)


"Hi Mom!!" (ever since Dyllan learned how to wave, she likes to wave at everyone)


Saying "Hi" to the camera with Aunt Ginger

Dyllan and Erin

Dyllan and Grace

Busy Days

We've been awful about updating the blog lately but things are just so busy around here. Dyllan is on the move and without a constant eye on her, she's into everything. So we don't have a whole lot of time to ourselves lately. But it's amazing watching her grow. It feels like she does more and more each day. Still not standing on her own or walking yet, but it feels close! We're pretty sure she could actually stand on her own but she's still unsure of herself. She wants to keep a hand on something even though she barely holds on. She also "cruises," walking around the room holding on to things.

Tonight Dyllan had her first "big girl bath," which was exciting. As she's started to really love bathtime and always wants to play in the tub, we decided to ditch the baby tub and see how she'd do. She LOVED it. We all ended up pretty wet with all the splashing but she had a blast. Enjoy some photos below.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!! We certainly feel blessed here at the Getz household and are thankful for our little girl.



"I love big girl bathtime- even if mommy makes my hair look funny!"

"Can Ducky come in too???"

Forging Ahead!

Things continue to improve here at the Getz household as Joe is finally feeling better from the headaches he was getting and is able to get up and around more as a result. There were a lot of theories what was causing them (the spinal anesthetic, the pain meds, dehydration, surgery itself, etc) but having stopped one of the pain meds seems to have made a difference. Dyllan laughs when Daddy walks around in the walker and obviously is completely unaware of what's going on except that Daddy now spends more daytime with her since he's not down in his office...she definitely likes that. But he'll likely be back to work full time very soon now that things are looking so much better. We even ventured outside of the house for the first time last night and Joe did very well with the short car ride to Applebees and using the cane.

We still can't thank everyone enough for the notes, get-well gifts and meals, and most importantly the prayers. You have certainly helped us through it!


Dyllan in her PJs and ready for bed on Halloween night

Dyllan likes to follow daddy and his walker around in HER walker!

Sharing a laugh! Dyllan sometimes cracks up at Daddy limping around...poor guy

Traffic jam with the walkers

JOE

Just a quick update on Joe. He had a successful hip replacement surgery on Tuesday the 26th and amazingly went home the next day. Because he's so young and healthy his recovery is considered "fast track." He's doing really well with physical therapy and is able to get from the armchair or bed to the bathroom on his own, which is what I was most worried about since I can't help him around too much by myself. But with the walker, he does well. The hardest part at the moment might actually be the headaches and dizziness he's getting...probably a combination of the spinal anesthetic still wearing off, and the pain meds he's on.

We are very appreciative for all the get well notes and care packages that have been sent. And Joe and I both really appreciate your prayers.