She got 1 skittle for her treat (as far as candy goes)… the holidays really messed up our 1 skittle/m&m reward system, but today she was so excited about that lone skittle! 🙂
Mike says I have an editing problem, and I admit, I DO! I love every face she makes and all her goofy poses and simply can’t choose between them, so here they all are!
Noelle and I went to see Tanisha for the first time yesterday, but I forgot my camera. This is a pic that her Mommy sent to us in December. She was born December 20th, 2008, 12:20PM, weighed in at 6 pounds 1 ounce, 18.5 inches. Her proud parents are our good friends Sushant and Hiral. We are so happy for your growing family and can’t wait for our girls to play together for years to come!
Hiral always told me when Noelle was a baby that she was a Xerox copy of Mike. Well, now it’s my turn – Tanisha looks EXACTLY like her Mommy!!!
Our little pilly willy! Noelle has been such a stinker this weekend!
Yesterday was a beautiful, warm summer-feeling day, and today it actually feels like winter. So is Texas livin’… people say the great thing about Texas is that if you don’t like the weather, don’t worry, it won’t stay the same for very long!
Jamie’s Mommy made her cake, and it was so delicious!
Aww… Noelle missed Sam over the holidays. He’s so funny and is into dressing himself!
Zachary & Jillian going for a little ride. Isn’t Jillian’s face priceless?
Big buds! Noelle had a little scratch on her chin that she has kept picking and picking until it turned into this big monster. If any moms out there have any ideas to help me help her not pick at it, let me know!
Jillian, Noelle, & Jamie had so much fun today!
Happy Birthday, Jamie!
We had so much fun ringing in the new year with our friends – 4th annual with crazy neighbor Jon playing host! He had the idea for us to have a pajama masquerade this year… it was SO much fun!
Noelle has gotten a little more cuddly lately, and we are loving every minute of it!
Tyler, Missi, Tim, Mike, Mo, Jon, Heather, and Noelle goofing off!
Daddy’s little cheerleader!
The table is ready for some crafters!
This was WAY harder than I thought it would be, but us girls had a blast making masks and visiting while the guys played Wii.
Noelle got her beloved & requested Dallas Cowboys cheerleader outfit for Christmas (although I made sure it was a one piece)!
I just loved Noelle’s happy smile in this picture – when there’s a lot of people around, Noelle is in her element – she LOVES a good party!
Noelle and her big buddy, Tim! His mask was really cool, and it took him like 5 minutes – I was so jealous!
Mike and I looked like silly old birds in our masks – I finally figured out it’s because our noses were covered up – the goofier looking the better!
Ringing in the New Year – Noelle taking in all the excitement!
I guess it will suffice at the end of this silly post to say: HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! May yours be as fun and goofy as ours!
We had so much fun with Grand Papa & Mama Kay Kay enjoying all the holiday festivities at the Arboretum, which included crafts, nutcrackers, brunch, & Noelle’s favorite — FROSTY!
One last picture at the Nutcracker display!
Mike and I crack up at these pictures — Frosty was a trip. Noelle LOVED him and got so excited to see him! She ran to him with open arms and said, "I love you, Frosty!"
Thank you Mama Kay Kay & Grand PaPa for all my wonderful toys!
This year and last year – our babies are growing up, and we are both pregnant with our second bundles of joy due this spring! Breckin is 18 months old in the first picture, and Noelle is 18 months old in the second picture. I think it’s crazy how their expressions are almost identical. I wonder if it’s an age thing?
We loved our little holiday visit with you guys! We miss you and love you so much!
Brother Man took this picture right before Noelle came downstairs to see what Santa left her. Fruit and knives–check, cheerleader outfit–check, pom-poms–check, music player (family Ipod)–check… now all we need is our Noelle!
Noelle running to her presents with such delight.
Noelle was so giddy about her pom-poms. Aunt Joe Joe gave her this froggy–it’s the softest froggy in the entire world – thank you Joe Joe!
Noelle changed about 100 times on Christmas day–we gave her lots of dress-up clothes for hours worth of entertainment in ’09!
Cheers to fruit and knives and velcro ice cream! This second picture is typical Noelle–I love the expression on her face–what can I say, she’s our joy!
Saying good-bye to John & Nancy!
Traditional wave down the hill–"Bye Bye Brother Man & Fancy Nancy!"
Daddy & Noelle playing the piano before the Christmas Eve service.
Noelle twirling to Daddy’s Christmas music – one of my favorite memories!
Sweet Noelle all dolled up and ready to go!
Family picture once we got home – may be our last one as a family of three!?!
Noelle and Rara giving lots of holiday hugs and kisses!
Making cookies for Santa!
One of our friends at Mike’s work, Tim, gave Noelle a puzzle and a gorilla. She loves them both so much and proudly tells everyone they’re from Tim!
Traditional T’was the Night Before Christmas reading by Daddy and The Happy Christmas by Brother Man (which he wrote in the 3rd grade – quite entertaining and a must read every Christmas)!