love her

After our nightly routine, Stella got her books out to read, and then I left the room. A few minutes later, she came to get me to tell me she needed to potty...while she was sitting there, she started talking about her new panties she got for Christmas. This is how it went:

Stella: Awww...look, I got new panties...they're so pretty...who got these for me?

Me: We did..Mommy and Daddy

Stella: Oh..thank you! That's so nice and sweet!

Me: you are welcome!

Stella: Tell me again, who got these for me?

Me: Mommy and Daddy

Stella: Oh, that's so precious!

I could squeeze her sometimes..most of the time :)

Christmas so far...

Christmas was full of fun activities for all of us. Last week we went to Wendy's to make birthday cupcakes for Jesus and even blew out candles. Our Nativity Scene...I think my favorite is the angel :) Stella liked the wise men and Mary's blonde hair.

Christmas with the Bradley's...I told myself I was going to get a picture of all the grandkids with the grandparents...and it didn't happen...again...I promise to do better next year!

Christmas jammers :)

baking cookies for Santa

Christmas at Mom and Dad's

Sawyer snuggling with Grandma...he was so tired!

The cookies we made for Santa...this is a cozy picture, I think :)

Before putting the cookies out for Santa, we sprinkled reindeer food in the yard so they could have a snack while Santa delivered the goods :) SANTA CAME!!!

trying to get a picture on Christmas Sunday...

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends...we are so blessed. Merry Christmas!

december randomness

Stella holding her wand (that you can't see) up against the Christmas tree. Taking a ride at Haven's birthday party a few weeks back.

The 10 month picture..finally :) How cute is he??

He's pushing around everything these days...he loves the buggy..just the right size!

Stella found one of her Christmas presents in the office...the 46 piece princess puzzle that she can now complete all on her own...I know I'm her Mom, but this really makes me proud. :)

Santa!

Priceless :)

sawyer boy

A little about my 10 month old: He crawls EVERYWHERE and pulls up on EVERYTHING! He has 4 teeth on the top and 3 on the bottom! He loves cheerios, bananas, and yogurt of any kind. He giggles all the time at Stella and follows her every move. He gets really excited when it's time to take a bath. He says Mama more everyday, we've even heard him say "daddy." It's really funny that he turns and looks back at us when we say "no-no", or "Sawyer, come back this way!" He's the sweetest thing ever.
Is that his hand on the right or mine? :) My big boy!

the new three year old in town

Can you guess the theme of the birthday??

ICE CREAM!! The Birthday Breakfast :)

Stella choose Chick-fil-a as her birthday meal :)

On to the party! :) The photo booth...I think we were the only ones that actually took pics here :)

Mr. Twister was a hit!
The set up!

the best part :)

friends at the ice cream bar

After a long, fun day...relaxing with Daddy on the couch...with a reindeer balloon hat, too :)

I can't believe she's 3.

Here's a little more about the new three year old : (taken from our interview :)

favorite color: purple

favorite toy: Minnie Mouse

What she wants to be when she grows up: little

favorite lunch: pizza bites

best friend: Carolyn (Summey)

favorite animal: horse

favorite holiday: birthday