Halloween photos

Daniel's favorite movie is Finding Nemo, so it seemed natural for him to be Nemo for Halloween. After unsuccessfully bidding on several Nemo costumes, I finally won one on eBay. (Don't you love how they call it "winning" when, in actuality, it just means you were willing to pay more than anyone else?) I was very thankful that the costume fit well and that he was willing to wear it! And, of course, we thought he looked absolutely adorable. I hope everyone had a happy Halloween!

Christmas is coming!!!

Mr. Daniel is getting six new teeth all at one time. This makes for some short nights and sleepy parents! Otherwise, our little man is doing great. He is jabbering more and more. At the grocery store yesterday, he "talked" to just about everyone we passed! He is also very intrigued with putting objects inside cups and containers. He puts his pacifier in his cup, and then takes it out again. Over and over and over! For Christmas, we are giving him a shape sorter, which I think he will really enjoy. Oh goodness, I am looking forward to Christmas with Daniel. I cannot wait to post photos of him in his Christmas outfit. Lots of laughs are in store!
When I decorated for Christmas this year, I had to make some minor adjustments. For example, we did not put up our normal 7 foot tree. Instead, we put our little 3 foot tree on a table. This saves me from constantly protecting Daniel and the ornaments from one another. However, he can still reach the cord for the lights, but so far we have avoided any tree catastrophes.

First Halloween

We hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween!

Moo!

Our little cow

P.S. Brian says that Daniel was not a cow for Halloween...he was a baby bull. I guess that would be correct...I am the only cow in this family. Ha!

Fourth of July

Daniel watched his first parade today. I think he liked the Shriners on their little three-wheelers the best. Tonight he will see his first fireworks display. I am interested to see his response to that!

Daniel and his grandpa watching the parade

The fire engines seemed too loud for little ears!

Merry Christmas!

Brian and I just finished our third Christmas celebration, and we have one more to go this evening. We have had so much fun spending time with our families! One of the highlights this morning was watching Brian and my brother play with their new remote-control helicopters. It added a whole new level of excitement to our Christmas morning because everyone was in danger of getting blindsided by one of their helicopters. They were learning how to maneuver them, but it took some practice! Here are some of my favorite photos.

Helicopters overhead!

Brian and his antique John Deere plow.

Opening my presents from Brian!

Brian, Jonathan, me, and Dad with our new stocking hats.

Last weekend, we were blessed with more generous gifts from our friends and family at our first baby shower! We have received so many adorable presents for our little one. Here are more photos!

The above cow cake and cross-stitched blanket were made by Brian's mom. Wow!

This blanket was knitted by Sara, Brian's sister. What a talented gal!

Here is Sara, Kevin, and one darling little boy!

We are so thankful for the gifts of family and friends. Most of all, we are thankful for the gift of Jesus Christ who came on this very special day to save us from our sins! We love you all. Merry Christmas!