Happy Birthday, Chet!

Big Girl Room

Last month, we got Hannah a "big girl" bed and put her new room together. She loves sleeping in her new bed and playing in her room. (I love it because she is playing in there right now by herself!) We had a blast putting it all together for her!

We did a black, pink, and white theme with green walls. Right now it goes great with Minnie Mouse, but will easily change in a few years when she is into something else!

We found this twin size bed (at IKEA) that is only 10 inches off the ground. I fell in love with this quilt and decided to decorate her room around it!

Everything a little girl needs: books, doll clothes, puzzles, dress up clothes, and of course, Minnie Mouse!

Love the polka dots!

All for this sweet little girl!

It's "Snowman!"

That's what Hannah said this morning, when I told her to look outside because it was snowing! We ventured out this morning when it first started, not thinking that it would even stick since it was 70 degrees yesterday. By lunch, it had started accumulating. I couldn't wait for Hannah to wake up from her nap so we could go play outside! This is the first time she has been able to play in the snow. It has only snowed two other times in her short, little life so far. The first time was the day she was born and the second time, we were not prepared for it!

She was unsure whether she wanted to venture off the porch at first. But, eventually, she took my hand and commanded walk! We definitely had a blast (and so did the dogs!)!

Merry Christmas!

My favorite pic!

Christmas in West Texas

We started celebrating Christmas early with a trip to Lubbock this weekend to see my grandparents. Hannah loved getting to know her great-grandparents and especially bossing them around (this is where my family points out that she is bossy like I was, especially with my Grandpa!).

Hannah and her great-Grandpa

Hannah, Dad, and Uncle Jonathan

Hannah and Aunt Jamie

Proof that my child actually does smile, even if I can't ever capture it!

"Wow! How did you know that is just what I wanted?!"

We knew it would happen...

Hannah has decided it is fun to dress up Radar. We have been waiting for it to happen! It started this week with Mardi Gras beads. I am sure as she gets older, we will be seeing the dog in a dress riding in the doll stroller.

We also set up Hannah's "big girl" room this week. We found her this great bed at IKEA that is twin size bed, but is only 10 inches off the floor. With her Sneed legs, a toddler size bed wouldn't last long, so we were so excited to find this one! We've let Hannah pick which bed she wanted to sleep in the last few nights, and she picked the "big girl" one tonight!

Sitting on her new bed with her babies. I'll post more pictures of the finished room later!

Christmas Sheep

Last night, Hannah had her Christmas program at school. The kids in her class were the sheep and cows in the stable. Hannah wasn't sure what to think of the crowd. She kept looking at us like, "What are you doing here at school?"

Love the tail!

Thanksgiving at the Beach

We are down in Panama City, Florida this week for Thanksgiving. Chet, his dad, and brother-in-law were invited to preach, teach, and lead worship the two Sunday's that sandwich Thanksgiving. We all have a condo together right on the beach, enjoying the peacefulness of the off season and just some time to kick back. Hannah is having a blast playing with her cousins!

Hannah and Maddyn in their matching outfits for church on Sunday. This was taken on our balcony. You can see a little of our incredible view!

Hannah and Kayden, Hannah is wearing Kayden's shoes.

Yesterday, we went to the Pier, a local outdoor shopping area with fun shops and entertainment. Hannah and Maddyn rode this little "choo-choo" train. Hannah loved it!

Today, we headed out to play miniature golf. Hannah has never played before and didn't quite grasp the concept. She did not want to let go of the ball, especially to put it into the hole. She still had a lot of fun though, especially looking at the animal statues.

Checking out the competition.

Sweet cousins!