~Puppy Chow~

Aylah is quite the little helper in the kitchen. She was making puppy chow to take to some people for Thanksgiving, while sporting her new apron Meme sent her in the mail. My mom wore the very same apron when she was a little girl.

~A Visit from Grandma and Grammy~

Grammy and Grandma came down to visit last Saturday and we all had a wonderful time.

Here we all are having a coloring contest.

4 generational picture

Grandma and Grace

Grammy and Grace

~Grace's 1st Bath~

Grace had her first bath tonight. She did pretty well, considering.

I think she looks like her cousin Isaiah in this picture.

A little upset, but calmed down quickly after a little snuggle time.

~Rocking Chair~

Hanging out in her sister's rocking chair.

~Coffee, Christmas Trees and a Bundle of Joy~

Aylah loves dressing herself, and making coffee for us all.

Nothing like having a hot pink Christmas in your room.

Especially a little early.

Making candy canes with Nanae for the Christmas tree.

Chillin' on her new favorite spot...her black beanbag, while eating her momma's favorite treat!

Sweet little Grace is one week old.

Sleeping in her swing, holding her hand, melting my heart,

my little bundle of joy!

~A few days old~

Beautiful flowers that my sister sent me...so sweet!

I'm really sad they are starting to wilt a little.

5 days old. Resting on mommy's tummy.

Sleeping in her swing.

Laying in my lap.

Aylah, taking good care of her baby doll a friend gave her.

~Wipeout~

Mike and Aylah loved watching Wipeout all summer long. She was completely devasted when the season ended. So, for her birthday party, she requested a wipeout birthday party. Mike did a fantastic job getting everything ready and set up for her. I was completely amazed. She had a blast as well as the other kids and the adults too! Check out her wipeout video by clicking here!

~Halloween~

Check out my adorable, sweet little pumpkin.

Isn't this the cutest outfit.

(Thanks Nanae)

Now, check out this adorable, sweet little skunk.

Aylah was very proud of her tail, but we couldn't convince her to spray anyone. She decided to be a sweet smelling skunk. I do believe her greatest memory of this outfit, will be when Hugs bit the tail while Aylah was wearing it, tore it off and ran outside with it. Aylah hysterically cried and chased after him screaming, "my tail, my tail, my tail"!

She talks about this incident all the time.

The worst thing that could ever happen to Mike would be becoming a soccer player, so he decided to dress up as one this year.

Please notice the little skunk tail sticking up behind her.

Aylah's 1st trick or treat!

We had a great time trick or treating in our neighborhood. Aylah literally ran from house to house for over a mile and then, being 38 weeks pregnant, I decided that a mile of trick or treating was enough for one night.

Aylah absolutely loved it!



After we went trick or treating, the youth came over for a fun night!