The Simple Joys of Christmas

Christmas is in the air, and for once I couldnt be more excited. Last night Nolyn slept 8 hours in her crib. She slept from 11 pm to 7:30 this morning. It was great. If this can keep up it seems I got my present a little early. Then this morning she wore her Christmas dress to church. She was SO cute in it. Everyone seemed to love it. Here are a few pictures of her in it. Sorry, these are the best we could get because it was her feeding time.

Santa

Last night my mom, 2 sisters and I took Nolyn to Willowbend Mall to do some shopping. While we were there we decided to take her Santa picture. We ALL thought it was SOOO cute. Grant liked it but didnt like the bow. Oh well, he'll get over it. I love my little ladybug.

Just to Cute

Today when I got out of the shower I went to check on Nolyn and this is what I found.

Her eyes open and smiling. I LOVE IT!!!

Give Thanks

This past Thursday made me think of all the stuff I have now to be thankful for. I have the greatest husband, who has blessed me with a beautiful daughter, and I have the best best friend anyone can ask for. This Thanksgiving was our first as a family. Although we did spend it with our families, mine was up north and we have reasons not to spend it with Grants, it was still wonderful. We spent lunch at home where Grant fixed some wonderful pork chops then we went to my best friend Kristina's Thanksgiving. Kristina is greatest friend anyone could ask for. When Grant and I found out we were expecting there was no question that we wanted Kristina and her husband Jon to be Nolyn's godparents. They've done a great good raising their son Castor, plus it doesnt hurt that Kristina is a nurse. I know if anything ever happens to Grant and I we are leaving Nolyn into great hands.

This is Kristina and Castor (Kristina's son) with Nolyn on Thanksgiving.

Then last night while I was cooking dinner Grant called me into the living room where he was holding Nolyn. And I have to say I came in to the cutest thing. Grant was holding her and she had her hands together with her fingers crossed. It was so cute I had to get a few pictures of it.

This last pictue Grant took when I went back to the kitchen. Too cute.