11 Months Old

Alaina has been very busy the past few weeks. She is almost crawling, she can sit up from a laying down position and she loves to stand and play with her new toys that Santa gave her.

Chris summed it up the other night. We were talking about the past year and he said "this parenting thing can be hard, but it is about to get even more challenging as she gets mobile".

Thank You

We just wanted to thank both of our families for a wonderful Holiday. We had fun and can't believe it is all over. All of that planning and anticipation and it all goes by so fast. Here's to a wonderful new year!!!!!! We love you all!!!

Chris's Side of the Family

Back Row: Andrea, Chris, Dan, Matt, Pauline, Bill

Middle Row: Maris, Peggy, Bonnie

Front Row: Alaina, Lily, and Luke

Christmas Day

So many presents!!

Her very first Cabbage Patch Doll. She liked her better in the box then out:)

She is going to crawl any day.

Christmas morning with Grandpa David and Grandma Nancy

Christmas Eve

As you can see we had a sleepy baby on our hands!

Christmas Picture

Here is Alaina's first Christmas picture. Her Great-Grandma Pauline sent her the dress, too cute!

Morning Coffee

Here is Alaina with our family friend Dana. We love our morning get togethers with Dana. She brings the bagels and we brew the coffee. This morning Alaina even tried a few bits of bagel, yummy! Luke wished he could have some, poor Luke:(

Spoiled Rotten

Nap Time! We know, they're spoiled:)

Winter Beagles

Wrestle Time

Luke (Hoping I have a treat)

Lily


Grrrrrrrrrr!!!!

Luke and Lily love it when we are outside with them. They get these huge bursts of energy and tear around the yard chasing and tackling each other, it is pretty funny to watch!!

Mac & Cheese

Her new face, too funny!!

Alaina is quickly learning what we eat is much more appetizing!!

Lazy Sunday

Here is Alaina in her Pigskins outifit.

She loves the Christmas tree!!

Huge Milestone!!

As of Sunday November 30th, Alaina has been sleeping through the night. She was still getting me up 1-2 times every night, so we felt it was time she learn to sooth herself to sleep. She cried it out the first two nights for about 20 minutes, then the third night was the charm. We also changed her bedtime routine to where we read her a book and then put her in her crib awake. She loves her bedtime stories and is learning how to turn the pages of her books.

First solo peek-a-boo!!! Last night Alaina was laying on the floor on top of her quilt. She pulled the side of the quilt over her face then took it off and giggled. She did this repeatedly, it was so cute. She is changing everyday and getting so smart, we are so proud:)

Santa Claus

As you can see Alaina met Santa Claus today. She was ok as long as I was there. I was able to have my friend take this picture without buying the photo package. I think it is just way too cute! We are so excited for this holiday season!