First Picture with Santa

Here's our first picture with Santa! This visit went EXACTLY how I thought it would!! :) I still had to take it though. Need one every year for the photo albums! :)

First cold

We almost made it a whole year without getting sick. We've been pretty lucky considering all the traveling we've done this year. Madison got her first cold which has made for a long week inside. She's actually been pretty good and cheerful all things considering. I took her to the pediatrician Thursday to find out she has a right ear infection too. On top of the cold and ear infection she has 3 molars coming in at the same time. 2 have broken the surface and the 3rd is extremely swollen. I know she must be in tons of pain. I'm glad we are getting all of this over with at once. Hopefully this means she be feeling great for her birthday and Christmas. :) Let's hope next week is a little better. :)

I'm a lucky girl!

After 6 1/2 years, I still find myself completely in love with this man. He truly has the greatest heart and is always fun to be around. He makes the best out of every situation and works extremely hard to provide a great life for our family. I often ask myself, "How did I get so lucky to win him over?" When times get hard and life gets crazy, knowing he's by my side makes things so much easier. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect partner and best friend to walk with me through this crazy amazing thing called "life!"

I love you John!

So sweet!

I always tell John how Madison lights up when she hears his voice on the phone. Tonight I happened to have the camera out when he called. She loves to hear his voice on speaker phone!

That smile goes from ear to ear! She loves her daddy!

Destroying presents

It's not even December and she's already destroyed a bow! I guess that's what I get for putting gifts under the tree this early! Something tells me I'm going to be ready to put my tree away by Christmas this year. It's going to be a long month keeping her away from it!

Oh, this bow did provide 45 minutes of entertainment!! :)

Putting up the tree!

Here's a few pics of Madison and I putting up the Christmas tree.

(I waited till she went to bed to put the ornaments on !! )

Josh's suprise party!

Kristi through a surprise party for Josh's 30th birthday on Saturday. Once again, I didn't do well with getting many pictures. I tend to focus on the babies and none on the adults. Oops!

Eating all of dad's cake and ice cream!

Peyton and Madison swinging!

Let us out! We want to come to the party!!

Putting up the outside lights

Here are some pictures of Madison helping dad put up Christmas lights . She was actually more interested in eating all the rocks, grass and leaves off the ground! :)

Yes, that's grass and leaves hanging out of her mouth! YUM!

John was NOT happy about putting Christmas lights up. I think it's his least favorite thing to do! He must really love us!! :)

I spent a lot of time chasing her down the street too! :)