Playdate

Some girlfriends from high school got together to have a little holiday playdate with the kids. Ages ranged from 3 months to 3 years. It was a fun time and the kids seemed to enjoy it. It's great to get together with other moms and catch up and ask questions. I hope we can do it again soon.

The whole group

Addyson and Paige

Sweet little Clairbones (Reid calls her Clairbones!)

Playing and feeding

Noah, Reed and Anderson

Brooks, Noah, Reed, Anderson, Addyson, Paige

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!

finishing up cookies for Santa

Adios Swaddle!

We have successfully had 2 full weeks of 10-12 hour nights WITHOUT being swaddled! Yes, you are reading right, it has taken us 6 months to work our way out of the swaddle. We started with naps, and then went to nights. Noah now loves to sleep on his side or on his back with his arms sprawled out. I'm not sure where I went wrong or if Noah just really needed to be swaddled that long. I kept thinking we were going to be done with it, so I refused to buy a bigger size in the little swaddle me blankets. So, there we were at 5 and 6 months old with half of his arms sticking out the blanket and the velcro coming undone since it was too small. I remember when the nurse brought him in at the hospital all swaddled perfeclty, I wanted to learn how to do such a great swaddle. Well, I definitely think I got it down! But, goodbye for now, see you again with the next baby (maybe ;)).

Hudson's First Birthday

Hudson turned 1 on Dec. 4, so I am a little late in posting this picture! His party was on Dec. 6, and Niki did a cute Elmo theme! Hudson looked so grown up with his stylish little haircut, I can't believe he is a year. I only got this one picture on my camera before my batteries ran out. Everyone sent me their cute pictures, but I am having trouble copying them onto my computer to upload for the blog. So, I will post the one picture I have (I am missing sweet Brooks in the picture). Hudson was hilarious with his cake. He had no fear and dug right in, leaving red icing ALL OVER his face. It was precious. He is such a blessing and I am so happy him and Noah are close in age and will grow up together. We are in for some fun times ahead with those two, I can't wait!

Santa Pics

Niki and I took Noah and Hudson to get some Santa Pics in the Christmas outfits that Granna made them. Hudson was a little more weary of Santa, but he did great. Noah probably would have stayed there all day, as long as someone held him!

trying out my yummy sucker that Santa gave me

um...I think that belongs to me

Holiday Memories

Here are some pictures from the past few weeks. This time of the year is so much fun, so many memories being made!!! Hanging his first ornament

Thanksgiving

Making Noah's Cookies for Santa plate

Pictures

Here are some pictures from Levi's trip

craft time with the kids at the orphanage
soccer in the streets

This is the church in the mountain village where Levi got to preach

Levi and Mirella, she LOVES Levi

Mirella from the last trip

Levi and Chad in Antigua