Monday, November 26, 2012

Thanksgiving 2012


We started the morning off with a dance party... and it was a lot of fun!!!





Then we headed over to Austin to spend the day.  The weather as perfect!  We spent most of the morning outside playing with the kitties, riding the 4 wheeler, jumping on the trampoline, and just walking around.  We then went inside for lunch.  The food was great!  and the company was fantastic.  We love being able to live so close to family and have the opportunity to spend each holiday with our families.. there is really nothing better than that!  After lunch it got real cold outside.. like changed by 20-30 degrees.. so we ended up spending most of the rest of the day inside.  At the end of the day we hit to road for the cabin to spend the rest of the weekend with my parents and grandpa.  When we started the drive it was just real cold.  As we continued the drive sleet started, snow started, and bad roads started.  Needless to say it was a long drive, but we made it there safely.  The best part of the whole experience is that once we got up to the cabin there was 6 inches of snow... and I could not wait for Halle to play in it the following day!  The next day Alan went and got Halle some snow gear and she was off.  She did need assistance most of that day walking, but she did enjoy being outside and did not get too made getting all the gear on.  It was fun to see her all bundled up!And she loves eating snow.  The rest of the weekend was just spent relaxing and enjoying not having to work.  It was a perfect holiday weekend.

 Pure joy!!!! Love this picture of Halle!

 Hanging outside with Grammie!!!!

Enjoying a little snack.

Friday, November 23, 2012

18 monther



We have an 18 monther on our hands.
She is a handful.
Her personality is still hilarious.
She knows what she wants in life.
She enjoys eating most table food.
takes one nap a day
is talking more and more
sings
dances
loves her turtle
does this funny tribal dance when she gets real excited
still loves to read books
enjoying playing with her animals
loves Elmo's
lets mom brush her teeth
loves bath time
does not enjoy riding in the car...still
likes helping mom and dad
loves being outside
going to nursery on Sunday
twirls her hair when she drinks her milk or juice
she is still in the 99th percentile for all her measurements
has started to run real fast
has a great belly laugh
loves to get in to cupboards that she is not supposed to be in
temper tantrums = all the time

Parenthood is totally hard most days.... but totally worth it. 
Halle so excited to watch you grow.
We love you too much!

Here are Halle's growth charts from her check up!

Monday, November 19, 2012

Helping Mom out!


she was eating the flour... instead of measuring it!

Halle has really started to take a liking to helping mom out in the kitchen.  When I say helping out I actually mean more like making a huge mess, but having a good time.  Halle and I woke up early and made some bread to deliver to the transplant house and the hope lodge.  We made some banana bread and pumpkin bread and both smelled amazing.  It was a great little morning to spend together having fun!


And here is Halle helping mom and dad with Christmas decorating!

Sunday, November 18, 2012

35 weeks

I can hardly believe that this pregnancy is almost over with... and that we get to meet sweet baby Abe in just a short 5 weeks or so.  He is head down and still sounds very healthy!! And I am sure ready to meet him!

The turtle..
I received this as a gift from my best friend Megan a while ago... and Halle now LOVES it!
She carries it around all over the place.
She reads to it
Puts super hero capes on it
Kisses it
Hugs it
and is now wanting it to sleep in her crib.
She loves this little turtle!

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Fun time with Daddy

Halle loves when Alan comes home from a long day at work..
She actually is so happy that she does a little tribal dance... which we have not been able to catch on tape yet!
Halle loves play time with Daddy!!!

 What sounds does a lion make??? ROAR!!!!!!

 Running to get Daddy...

 Running away from daddy!!!

LOVE THESE TWO!!!

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

caught in the act!


Halle has found a nice place to put sticky notes... in a return air vent! and this is the face that she gave me when I caught her in the act!!!!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012


I am beyond grateful today to have the ability to vote!
I am grateful that I was able to go and voice my opinion
I am grateful for the freedoms that we have in this country.
I am grateful for the people who have sacrificed their life so that we have the ability to vote.

Go and Vote... your opinion does matter!!!