December 31, 2014

Christmas 2014

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
DSC_0043

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*
DSC_0013
DSC_0018

*princess playing*
IMG_4164
IMG_4593

*a visit from Grandma*
IMG_4208
IMG_4309

which meant lots of Lauren time, some shopping, & projects

{Lauren's room: we went with the same nursery as Lauren's first}
DSC_0044
DSC_0062
DSC_0063
DSC_0075

{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}
IMG_4249

*Chiefs Cheering*
IMG_4237
{Matt actually attended a game in November}

*Pajama Mornings*
IMG_4428
IMG_4332

*Thanksgiving*
This year it was just the three of us & although I made too much food, we had a lovely 'American' Thanksgiving
IMG_4466
IMG_4474
DSC_0166
DSC_0177
IMG_4494
Big Fan of Thanksgiving.
IMG_4498
Big Fan.
IMG_4504

*Texas Renaissance Festival*
IMG_4562
IMG_4567

*Got into the Christmas Spirit*
DSC_0148
DSC_0229
IMG_4600
IMG_4599
IMG_4604
DSC_0328
DSC_0422

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

DSC_0014

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.