I can't say there was one thing that made this Christmas so magical...
Was it Lauren, saying "ho, ho" & opening her own gifts with lots of little 'ooohhs'?
Could it be celebrating as a family of 4 {bella too} for the first time in our new home?
Obviously being in the US had something to do with it.
Whatever it was, it all came together to create a beautiful, magical, memorable Christmas.
Here's some highlights:
Christmas Eve
December 31, 2014
December 24, 2014
December 19, 2014
December 9, 2014
In November...
Since I blog about once a month now*...
I thought it would be best to sum up November with some pictures.
Without further ado,
Our November...
*Backyard Play*
*princess playing*
*a visit from Grandma*
which meant lots of Lauren time, some shopping, & projects
{Lauren's room: we went with the same nursery as Lauren's first}
{cork board niche: I've got a few of these little niches in the house and they stump me.
This solution makes me happy & if you send a Christmas Card our way, I've got the perfect spot to showcase it}
*Chiefs Cheering*
{Matt actually attended a game in November}
*Pajama Mornings*
*Thanksgiving*
This year it was just the three of us & although I made too much food, we had a lovely 'American' Thanksgiving
Big Fan of Thanksgiving.
Big Fan.
*Texas Renaissance Festival*
*Got into the Christmas Spirit*
See Ya in December.
*sad, I know. But I am determined to get better & not give up.
It's already December, isn't it?
I thought it would be best to sum up November with some pictures.
Without further ado,
Our November...
*Backyard Play*
*princess playing*
*a visit from Grandma*
which meant lots of Lauren time, some shopping, & projects
{Lauren's room: we went with the same nursery as Lauren's first}
{cork board niche: I've got a few of these little niches in the house and they stump me.
This solution makes me happy & if you send a Christmas Card our way, I've got the perfect spot to showcase it}
*Chiefs Cheering*
{Matt actually attended a game in November}
*Pajama Mornings*
*Thanksgiving*
This year it was just the three of us & although I made too much food, we had a lovely 'American' Thanksgiving
Big Fan of Thanksgiving.
Big Fan.
*Texas Renaissance Festival*
*Got into the Christmas Spirit*
See Ya in December.
*sad, I know. But I am determined to get better & not give up.
It's already December, isn't it?
December 2, 2014
fourteen
At fourteen months, LEM...
... is busy, busy, busy. I realize I have said this for the last 7 months, but she seems to get busier and busier. And at this point I realize this pattern will continue.
... still loves her Lola, playing with her dolls, reading books, playing with any toy that makes noise or music, & dancing... {to Beyonce}
... really enjoys saying 'Yeah/Yes' & nodding her head emphatically. Even when I tell her 'No'.
...still has 4 teeth {as seen above}. But is currently working on getting a front tooth through. That's been fun.
...has a best friend. Her name is Bella. They can be seen together or near each other through out the day. Especially during meal time & snack.
... loves her some blueberries, peas & carrots, veggie burgers, mac & cheese, & TexMex. She is a great eater.
... makes both her mother, her father, & herself giggle daily.
... gives the best hugs & open mouth kisses. ever.