fall leaves

This winter Annabelle has been loving leaves. This neighbor's yard is one of her favorites for running in crunchy leaves. And yes, that is a toy stuffed mouse she's carrying by the tail. We got it in honor of Kipper for the Christmas tree, but it didn't last long there. Annie has been carrying the 'Christmas mouse' around everywhere.

Henry's first Christmas

christmas eve

neighborhood lights

lounging

getting ready for Christmas

The Yearly Christmas Tree Battle

(Thanks Brent, for the photos!)

sweet little Henry

fall leaves

mac 'n cheese date

first coos

These pictures must be from about a month ago... in the morning lounging around, Henry started "talking" to Annabelle. He's been able to recognize and turn towards us for quite a while now, but Annabelle always gets extra attention and big smiles.

play-doh with Pake

at the park with Bep and Pake

Happy 3rd Birthday Annie

Since Henry was born on Annabelle's birthday, we had a little party for her when my parents were here in November. My Mom made her a cake- Annie had asked for a green cake, blue party hats, and red balloons. My parents brought out my old Mr. Potato Head dolls from when I was a kid for Annabelle. It's so fun to see her play with some of my old toys.