December 31, 2009

Happy New Year!

2009 was an awesome year!
Some of my highlights include:
- I turned two!
- Got a baby brother
- Traveled to Vero Beach, Destin, Atlanta, Indian Lake, and Columbus
- Took swimming lessons
- Joined Tumblees
- Started preschool
- Two new cousins were born
- Switched bedrooms
- Can peel an orange
- Learned how to run, jump, do somersaults, pencil rolls, and donkey kicks
- Learned how to put my own socks and shoes on
- Can recognize the houses and cars of my family and friends
- Love to eat pickles, french fries, and hot dogs
- Can identify almost all of my colors
- Can sing "Twinkle, Twinkle" and "Jingle Bells" all the way through
- Can make my brother smile the brightest!
A message from Reid...

All "Christmased" Out

How do I recoup after a whirlwhind of fun holiday activities? Little catnaps on the couch.

December 27, 2009

The Best Gift

My most favorite gift this year...

December 26, 2009

Merry Christmas

Christmas #1... Santa rocks!!!
Christmas #2 with daddy's family!
Christmas #3 with mommy's family!

December 24, 2009

The stockings are hung...

by the chimney with care, in the hopes that St. Nick soon will be there!

Chocolicious

Mommy and I have started our own Christmas Eve tradition... baking! While daddy and Reid went on the annual lunch outing to Chicken on the Run, we stayed in our jammies, cranked up the Christmas tunes, tied on our aprons, and made some goodies. Our specialties include oreo balls, chocolate-covered strawberries, and brownie-Reese cups.

December 23, 2009

Special Day

Mimi and Papa have season tickets to the Children's Theatre and it's always a special day when we go to the show. The tradition is that any grandchild over the age of 2 can go to the theatre... well, I am now in that club! My first show was Beauty and the Beast and I came home wearing a tiara. This time, I saw Holiday Follies and I came home singing jingle bells!

December 22, 2009

December 21, 2009

Evelyn Mae

My newest cousin, Evelyn, was born on December 10th. She is so precious! Congratulations to Aunt Anna and Uncle Bunny (Bryan)!

December 18, 2009

Five Years Ago Today...

mommy and daddy said "I do"!

December 17, 2009

How to Spread Holiday Cheer

Step #1: Lay pretzels on a baking sheet and unwrap Hershey Kisses.Step #2: Place one Hershey Kiss in the middle of each pretzel.
Step #3: After heating for a few minutes in the oven, add an M&M on top!
Step #4: Test for quality assurance.

Step #5: Put the treats in a cute package and pass out to friends!

December 15, 2009

This little guy...

has stolen our hearts!

December 13, 2009

December 8, 2009

Stiff-arm

Baby Emily has a strong left jab. Hiiii-ya!

December 7, 2009

Better late than never...

I'm a little late with this, but we had a wonderful Thanksgiving. From the delicious fried turkey and mouth-watering chicken 'n dumplings, to the yummy chocolate eclair and homemade apple pie, we stuffed ourselves! Our day was spent talking, laughing, eating, and loving every minute of our family time. Some special moments... The daddies hung out in their "man cave" while the turkey fried...

December 2, 2009

All "Dressed" Up

Thanksgiving is a special day and the turkey wasn't the only one "dressed" for the occasion... Reid looked all business in his shirt and tie. :)

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