I am Thankful ....

This picture says it all!

Vist to Santa Take 1

Day 4 of Thanksgiving Break and I could really get use to this. Today Julia and I went to the Galleria to see the big tree and make a trial run to see Santa. She is frightened of the thought of Santa. She even made David pick her up in the garage when she saw the plastic Santa he had brought from storage, so we decided to make a trial run to just look at Santa. We waved and watched the other children get on his lap. We never asked her if she wanted to go sit on his lap. Then when we were driving out of the parking garage she said "Oh no! I forgot to tell Santa I want a dolly, a computer and a ball." So maybe when her Mom and Dad take her to see Santa she will actually get on his lap.

In this picture she is standing about 12 feet from Santa and not crying. I call that progress.

PS: The Galleria was beautiful. You really need to go.

Julia's Apple Pies also know as Mini Pecan Pies

Julia and I made Mini Pecan Pies this morning. She keep calling them her Apple Pies. She took the left over crust and made all kinds of things. Once again her daddy delivered her with her shirt on backwards and I did not notice it until way later in the day. But hey this time her shoes match.Julia is a true cook. She loves making as much as eating.

After we were all done, she ran to get her camera to take a picture. She is hanging out with me to much. Hilarious!!!!

Family Advent

• The girls afternoon out lead us to Renee's church to mark the start of the celebration of the birth of Baby Jesus to make an Advent Wreath. Just as he was called "Baby Jesus" we call our new baby "Baby Valerie". We have not transitioned her name to Valerie, we all still call her "Baby Valerie." She is a very special addition to our family. Here she is with her Aunt Angela. Soon we will need to start calling her Valerie.
  The girls made their advent wreath. Sorry I did not get a picture of the final product. Julia also had a chance to make many other Christmas decorations. She says "I do art, I decorating." Just love that girl.
  
  

Saturday with Curious George

Angela and I took Julia to the Nokia Theater to see Curious George. She loved it. She sat in her own chair and was enthralled by the whole show.

Pilgrims or Pirates

I went to the Thanksgiving Celebration at Julia's school. When the two year old is asked who are you they all said Pirates. They dressed like pilgrims, had a parade, had a snack and read a book. Pilgrims or Pirates, it does not matter ... they had fun.

I do it all by myself?

We hear this alot from Julia these days. She is at that independant stage. So today when we went to play in the alley I heard "I ride all by myself, see me I do it all by myself." She had so much fun. I know every age is fun but this two year old is priceless.

Renee did what?

Renee is making her own baby food. This from the girl who calls cooking microwave hot pockets and sonic. Valerie approves!! Go Renee, peas are a hit. Can't wait to see what is next?

God Bless Baby Valerie

Valerie Alexis was baptised today at Hurst United Methodist Church. It was a beautiful service. The choir sang a song about blessing the child and incorporated Valerie Alexis name in the lyrics. It was so beautiful. Renee and Chris have found a truly wonderful church family.

Valerie was perfect baby the whole time. Mom and Dad are very proud.

Here is "ediebody". That is what Julia says when the whole family is together. She jumps around and says, "My ediebody is here." Julia enjoyed her little class she went to during the service. She left with her mom and said, "Mommy, Jesus loves me." We all went back to Renee and Chris' house for a fabulous lunch. It was a beautiful day so we were able to enjoy their lovely backyard.

Does your family do this? We set the camera on timer and take a picture of the gang. We are all laughing so hard as the picture takes so we look dorky. It was a fun day. There is 2 grandparents, 3 great-grandparents, 2 great-aunts, 1 great-uncle, 1 aunt and uncle and 2 cousins. Valerie is a very blessed young lady.

Happy Halloween

Angela and Jeff hosted the Halloween get together. We started out with each family carving a pumpkin. Then we went to Trunk Fest at their church and then back to their house for dinner and trick or treating. Enjoy the pictures.

Cinderella Julia waiting for her pumpking to turn into a carriage. Julia is 2 1/2 and loved Halloween this year.

Ladybug Valerie. She is almost 6 months old and not quite sure what all the commotion is about.

Cinderella all dressed and wait for the fun to start.

Cinderella, Snow White and their Prince Charming.

The ladybug family.