Christmas Tree 2011

The tree we chose at Eckert's in Millstadt, IL.
The kids in front of a tree Bella said was "just my size."
The kids and Aunt Pam in front of her tree. We had so much fun going with Aunt Pam this year!
Drinking hot chocolate and listening to Polar Express music in preparation of tree decorating.
Posing in front of the finished tree. The kids had so much fun this year decorating! They both were so into it!

Thanksgiving Cuties!

Thanksgiving morning we headed out early to visit Mom in Bowling Green. After our visit, we headed on to Hannibal and spent the day with Grandpa, Nana, Aunt Bobette, Uncle Rick and Uncle Jon.

Halloween Wedding

Here's a picture of Clay and I at our friend's wedding reception down at the Lemp Mansion back in October!

Bella's 3rd Birthday

The birthday girl (in the outfit she picked out shopping with Clay) and with her updo from her salon visit at Sweet'N'Sassy.
Bella and her beloved unicorn cake!
Yay! She finally got her pillow pet. For weeks, she's been telling me, "Mom, I need my unicorn pillow pet right now."
The unicorn cake.

Halloween Dressup

Here's a cute picture of the kids trying on costumes for fun.

Halloween

Examining their haul of candy at the end of the night.Silvermist Fairy and Fire Chief

Scooping out pumpkin guts.
Painting their little pumpkins. Coyle's pumpkin was camoflauged.