Turkey Day

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.  We had a wonderful feast on Thursday and watched football.  We were feeling a little brave so we ventured out to some black Friday sales that started Thursday night.  This was the first time fighting the crowds for both of us.  We divided and conquered and got the kids Christmas all taken care of.  What a great feeling!!

Friday and Saturday were spent decorating for Christmas and playing games.  We had a wonderful fun filled weekend!!

Here is a family picture from Thursday.  Sorry its a little blurry on the bottom. 

I took these pictures of the kids to show their matching tie and skirt I made them for fall.  I thought they turned out great for my first attempt at both. 

Now we just need some snow and we will be ready for Christmas!!



Daphnee 18 Months Old

Just before Halloween Daphnee had her 18 month check up.  The doctor was pleased with everything and finally we are not fighting to stay on the growth chart. 

Weight: 21 lbs 4 oz. (10th percentile)

Height: 30 inches (10th percentile)

She has definitely been growing, but is still really petite which is just fine by us. 

Even though all went well with Daphnee's health, she did not like this visit at all.  Because of her extensive visits to all of her doctors she has grown more and more anxious every time we go, and this one was a little intense.  As soon as her doctor walked in the door, Daphnee burst into tears and could not hold on tight enough to my neck.  He gave her plenty of space and didn't rush through the visit.  We have been more than pleased with Daphnee's pediatrician.

Here are some recent shots of our busy little girl.  I have a lot like this first one.   She gets up quicker than I can take the picture. 

 She would much rather be playing in the nook with her toys. 

If she is in her room, you will always find her on the floor surrounded by books.  She loves to read!

She was really cracking up at me this time and was enjoying taking pictures.   She has her mouth open so wide you can barely see the five teeth she does have.   

We love having this beautiful bundle of joy in our family!!



HALLOWEEN 2012

I couldn't wait for Halloween this year, and I kept trying to figure out why I was so excited.  Then, I remembered that last year Daphnee was in her cast from October to the first part of January.  We didn't really do much celebrating or travel anywhere for any of the holidays. 

After Halloween we get to celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years, which is my favorite time of year!!  I'm so excited this year for all the holidays!!!!!!!!! 

It wasn't easy getting pictures taken.  This was my second attempt and it didn't go so well. 

We waited til after nap time and finally got some cute shots of the kids.  Daphnee wouldn't sit still, so Dallin offered kisses so she would stay long enough for me to snap a picture. 

We had to use the pumpkins to keep Daphnee sitting still (well kind of still). 

And now for the costumes.  Our cute lady bug and Jake the pirate from the Disney cartoon. 

We started off at the Trunk-or-Treat at church and then we went to a neighborhood to do some door knocking.  Dallin had so much fun, and would ring the door bell and say Trick-or-Treat all by himself.  We hope you all had a great Halloween!!