January and zoo lights

Brooklyn loves to help put away the dishes in her apron!

Hailey, Brooklyn and Lacey enjoying after Christmas cookies!
We went to zoo lights with our friends Joel, Erin, and Camden.

Brooklyn on the first horse, Hailey, and Cami. This is Brooklyn's first ride. She did not want to get off.

Cami and Brooklyn in the sharks mouth

The girls watching the fish. They could have sat there for hours watching the fish swim by.

Nate and Brooklyn, the lights were beautiful!

Brooklyn and Hailey loving the lights, even in the rain

A time to Celebrate-For unto us a Child in born!!!

Here is my Christmas post. Really more like my December post. All things Christmas, leading up to Jesus Birthday and of most importance Christmas Day. I did not get a Christmas card out this year, I was determined to enjoy this time, and if I didn't get to some things this year, well so be it. With that said, I thoroughly enjoyed getting each Christmas card we received this year. We were amazed to see long time friends with their growing families, new friends with their families,and to hear of the wonderful things the Lord is doing in each of your lives throughout the year. I was moved to tears of joy reading The Penberthy Family Christmas letter, that told of the true power, grace and sovereignty of our Savior through the salvation of their dear sister Kelly in her last days here on earth. For by GRACE we truly have been saved. So on that note let the pictures begin...

Family picture at University Village doing some Christmas shopping with Bri and Phil.You Can't tell in the picture but this water fountain was frozen, pretty neat.

This Santa was walking around and Bri and I think he was the real santa. A real true white beard, Rosy checks, and well you can tell but just big.

Christmas Day at my parents! Hailey pushing Brooklyn's "to Grandma's house" suitcase and Brooklyn riding in Hailey's car. Go figure.
Hailey and Brooklyn opening gifts!

My sister Rachelle has this really neat picture of her as a baby sitting in the middle of
of all the gifts so we thought we would give it a try with the girls, not so much.

Brooklyn got this back pack from her Gigi and

Grandpa Whittington with four little horses in it. She thought it was pretty cool.

Her Christmas hat, this is not a great pic, but she looks really cute in it!

Brooklyn and I got this golf shirt for Nate, it was the last one, great find!
It says, "King of Clubs"

This was Nate and I's gift to Brooklyn. She played with it for a really long time. Brooklyn loves to sit and figure things out.

Another try at the picture with little Tessa

My Christmas stocking. Hot Chocolate, Mary Inglebreit calendar, Sarah Palin book, and a Christmas ornament. Doesn't get any better. Thanks Santa (Janet and Fred).

Santa brought Brooklyn an Elmo doll. She loves it and is giving it kisses in the picture

Brooklyn opening up her stocking, which is really Nate's, I still haven't made her one yet. Next year!

Nate continued a Christmas tradition that was done at his house for years. Christmas breakfast made by dad, not just any breakfast though, eggs Benedict. Yum Yum!

Nate preparing breakfast!

Family picture Christmas Eve at my Aunt's house.

Hailey loves all things that sparkle and glitter, so these pretty trees were very tempting.

Brooklyn and Hailey got the pants and coat outfit from my aunt Lynn and Uncle Gary, so cute. The girls wanted them on right away.

Hailey got after her gift and ripped it open

Brooklyn and my Uncle Gary opening her gift

Our first and only snow so far this year, Only a tiny dusting.
Which is peanuts compared to our 8 or so inches last year that delayed our flight to California

My Grandma starting our annual Cookie Day many many years ago, a tradition that has continued since she has passed. It is a treasured memory in my heart and I love that we still do it. This is a doll stroller that Brooklyn is not suppose to get into, we turn around and look where she is...Naughty list.

Spritz cookies!

My aunt Karla, Karen, and Tammy busy at work. All on different cookies.

Brooklyn and I made some cookies the night before cookie day because there are only so many cookies you can cook in one oven. I just loved having her in the kitchen with me. Even though she will never remember this Christmas baking cookies, I will, and will Cherish the memory.

Brooklyn and I went over to Tammy's house and helped her decorate her tree. She had this cute headband that Brooklyn wore for a little while.

Brooklyn in Seattle with Santa. She did pretty good. I think the best part was that Santa gave her a candy cane at the end.

I meant for the picture below this one to be posted first. Below Haily looking at Santa and here Hailey not so ok with Santa. Pretty cute.

Recap of last two months

Brooklyn bundled up to go play outside. Boy does she LOVE to be outside!

Brooklyn is a wonderful helper. She loves helping me cook. She helped me roll out the pizza dough and put on the pepperoni.

Roll um'

Nate and I were in the kitchen when we started hearing Brooklyn just jabbering away. We look over and she is sitting like this on the couch, with the phone between her ear and shoulder just talking away. Pretty funny.

I have been feeling pretty sick due to pregnancy and not motivated to put up Christmas decorations. Nate and Brooklyn decided to be my little elves, without me even asking, and put up some of the Christmas decorations. I will post the after pictures soon of how it all turned out. I finally got up to putting on the final touches and I must say while it isn't exactly how I would have done it, it looks very festive and warm and cozy.

I love, LOVE this picture of Hailey and Brooklyn. They are really funny together and while yes they take things from each other and still hit each other sometimes they love each other and find each other pretty funny!

Give Thanks to the Lord for He is good, His Love Endures Forever

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at the Whittington's. Fred's five brothers and sisters were all there, along with their kids and their kids. I can't remember the total but I believe there was around 50 some people there. Let's just say there was never a dull moment. I can't believe with all the pictures taken I do not have one of the whole group or the beautiful tables and food but somehow i missed out.

Nate and his dad putting together a toy!

Brooklyn loves the big kids. She just made herself at home on Caeden's lap.

Brooklyn was VERY excited at the airport. She loved looking at the planes. She would say "airplane" "airplane"
Blake going up the dirty hill in his Thanksgiving outfit. Gotta love it!

Brooklyn has decided that she can feed herself now, so lets just say it doesn't all get inside the mouth. She is getting pretty good though.

Brooklyn and Blake going down the hill. Brooklyn had grass stains on her tights. I am learning to let go of cleanliness.

Just one reason to be Thankful!

A visit from my Cousin Blake

Nate's brother, Todd, his wife Laurel and son Blake came to visit us back in October. We had tons of fun going to the pumpkin patch, park, university village and much more! Brooklyn, Hailey and Blake all wanted to sit on Uncle Nate's lap one night before bed. So sweet!

Blake and Brooklyn looking down stairs through the railings. They just giggled and laughed.

Blake getting his p-jammer's on! What a cute boy!

Blake and Brooklyn at the park, going down the slide

Brooklyn getting her p-jammers on. Tickle, tickle!

Brooklyn and Blake took turns pushing each other all over on the train. So much fun!