We wish you a Merry Christmas!

and a Happy New Year!

Look at me!

This little guy wants to move! He is just starting to "army crawl" but here you see him reach and lunge. It's quite a work out and believe me, he needs one! Lee is getting to be a big boy! 8 months old tomorrow :)

O Christmas Tree

Laney helped us pick a good one this year. Last year we cheated and had a small fake tree (one from my teaching days) because Laney was 1 1/2 and touching everything. We didn't think having a real tree would be worth the constant battle. This year at 2 1/2 she better understands the concept of "no, don't touch" and it's consequences. Lee is not quite on the move yet so we don't have to worry about that. There is just something special about having a real Christmas tree - maybe it's the tradition, maybe it's the smell...we are enjoying our Christmas tree :)

Happy Halloween & Happy Thanksgiving too!

Sorry it has been so long since I've made a post. The swim season is finally finished and I hope to have more time for the little things like keeping my blog updated!


Both kids were cows for Halloween - thanks to our cousins Mya & Owen for letting us borrow the cute costumes! :) We had fun showing them off to the grandparents and a few friends.


This week we celebrated Thanksgiving. We had a big feast at the Doll house, then we all took a big nap. We have so much to be thankful for!!!

6 months old!

It is incredible to think a half a year has past since Lee entered our lives! He is such a joy - just look at that smile :) Thanks for all the love and kindness you've shown to our little guy. He is a very special part of our family. We are so blessed to be a family of four!

Laughing Lee

Here is our little buddy - about 5 months old here - He is so much fun! He is laughing more and more at me, Dave, and especially Laney. His little laughs are the best sound in the world (in my opinion)! Enjoy!

Fun at the Fair

This year Laney enjoyed the fair much more than the year before...she was pretty scared last year and cried whenever we got close to the larger animals...this year she was very excited and wouldn't stop talking about them! Laney LOVES animals. We rewarded her with a sticky, sugary mess - aka push up at the end of the night. Baby Lee loved looking at everything and everyone - he crashed just before we got back to the car to head home. Next year will be even better - when both kids can REALLY enjoy the experience - we may even have to take them on some of the rides!!! :)