Thanksgiving

We hosted this year, which means we have been SO busy all week long. However, it was an amazing success! The food was delicious, the family was awesome. Unfortunately, I didn't get a lot of pictures. Just a few with Uncle Luke reading to the kids.
I included this picture, because I thought it was a cute picture of Natalie throwing an elbow while Steven just patiently moves his head out of the way (not a typical response, let me assure you).

Thanksgiving Picture 2009

For posterity, our title gets it's own post. That way in the future, when I change the title, I can always remember the kids' cute faces from this year.

Last Year's Thanksgiving

Just to get it on the blog and just to remember, here's last year's photo title.

French Braids

Yes!! Her hair is long enough!!!

Nebraska's Little Gem

The kids and I decided to take a very quick trip to Scottsbluff, NE to visit Aunt Julie. When I say quick, I mean quick! We left town around 5:30 on Friday night and we made it back home by 9:30 Saturday night!

On our way to Nebraska, we stopped in Cheyenne to run off some energy. The mall in Cheyenne had the perfect little play area; it was just the ticket.

In Scottsbluff, we spent the morning on the bluffs. It was gorgeous! I always thought Nebraska was flat! Not here.

Because it was so cold, I didn't expect to see anyone else there besides us. So, I felt bad for the lone soul on the trails with us. I just about tackled him, begging for a picture of the four of us. He readily complied. (Perhaps he was worried we were going to throw him off the cliffs if he didn't.)

We spent the rest of the day just wandering around Julie's town and then spending time with her. It was SO much fun. We'll be back to annoy her many more times in the future.

We left around 6:30 on Saturday. I know the kids were worn out from their fun day, because by the time we got to the edge of town, they were both sound asleep. They slept the whole way home and then all night long after that.

Natalie's New Blankie

BUMP! I've bumped this post up because I found some pictures of the original snow suit. As some of you know, I'm a big fan of Babycenter. Well, I asked if someone had an original picture of my snowsuit (since I forgot to get a picture of it). Well, low and behold, someone responded. Ironically, of all people to respond, it was Susan; not only is she another April '08 mommy, but she is also another Colorado mommy and she just happens to have a blog that I follow (see side links). So, once again, THANKS Susan!


So, Natalie had yet to choose a lovey. I was wondering if she ever would. Just as I was losing hope, she started lugging around her old snow suit. It was her fluffy fleece snow suit from last winter.

Now, I've crocheted both of my kids a blanket. But do you think either one of them would like those blankies... NO!! And now my daughter wants to lug around a snowsuit! She even wanted to sleep with it!!!

There was only one solution for me. Tear the darn thing apart and see what I can do about making a blanket for my girl. One of two things was going to happen. I would be successful and Natalie would have an awesome quilted blanket. Or, I would destroy it and not only would no other baby get to wear this cute snowsuit, but Natalie wouldn't get to have her lovey anymore.

The nice thing about the snowsuit is that the lining made the perfect backing. The lining already had batting connected to it, so I didn't have to worry about that. All I had to do was buy material for the binding (the border of the quilt).

After a few days of work, the quilted snowsuit is a think of beauty!! Natalie LOVES it!

DD time

I caught Natalie and Daddy cuddling.

Groovin' Baby

Natalie and I had Mommy-Daughter time tonight. Daddy and Steven went to watch Montana play DU for basketball.

We decided to fire up good ol' Jojo's Circus CD and dance the night away. Natie's groove is adorable!! Be sure to watch the whole thing, even after she crams her mouth full of food and says, "Cheese!"

Two other cute Natalie stories:

Nate caught her digging in the trash can, eating popcorn kernels. When Nate said, "You're eating out of the trash!" Natalie promptly responded, "Mmmm!"

As I was getting Natalie ready for bed, she noticed something on the bookshelf. She kept pointing to it and saying the word. I didn't understand at first; I said, "Glasses?" She paused and very calmly and very matter-of-factly said, "I not said that." WHAT!!!! Your 18 months old, girl!!! You're not supposed to be talking in full sentences like that! (Incidentally, she was pointing to crackers.)

Another Message for Daddy

Love,
Natalie

Chatting Away

Natalie found my cell phone:

I love how she's crouched on the stool.