Snack Sneaker

Millie has a new thing for sneaking snacks.  Seriously, this girl can eat!  I know she's on the grow, because she's been taking extra long naps, too.  Here's a glimpse of our cute snack-sneaker in action.  :)

Baby Steps

Millie's a super cruiser, a lightening fast crawler and climbs like a monkey...and now she can take a few steps, too. On this night, she had an audience to provide plenty of encouragement. :)  Time to fall into bed-I'm worn out from chasing this cute little girl all over the house!

If You're Happy and You Know It

This has been a week of milestones for Millie.  In addition to clapping :) she's also learned to eat cheerios, teeny-tiny bits of apple and cheese from the tray of her highchair.  *This little clip was at the end of mealtime and she was *finished* with the high chair (as you can see!)  ;)

Our-late-night-sugar-induced-antics (for your viewing pleasure!)

Preschool Christmas Program

Tonight, Graham had his LAST preschool Christmas program! Last year, he was pretty reserved and not so thrilled about performing in front of the masses. Let's just say...times have changed...and I've got video to prove it!

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Sweet Freedom

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Our weekend began with Fireworks on Thursday night with Grandma & Grandpa, Aunt Jen, Uncle Tom, Aunt Lizzie, Uncle Brent, and a bunch of cousins. It had just rained before we set-up our little tail-gate party-there was a nice breeze most of the evening. Graham enjoyed watching fireworks from a safe distance-in the open back-end of Grandpa's car!

We went boating with Nana, Papa, Uncle Brent, Aunt Lizzie, Kailey and Ethan all day Friday. The water in the Gulf near Sanibel Island was crystal clear-and perfectly cool. After many hours of playing in the sand and swimming, we made our way back to N&P's house for dinner...just as the afternoon storms were rolling in. Lightning and huge storm clouds can be so beautiful AND scary when you're in a boat. We were ALL glad to be back in the house to watch the wonder with sufficient cover!

Thinking a lot about how grateful we are for family, for friends, for a place to live and worship God freely and openly....for the price that was paid for my freedom in Christ's shed blood...just very thankful.

"You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge in the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love." Galatians 5:13 (NIV)

Funny Bunny

Dress-up is a favorite activity around our house lately. Each day we get to meet new characters-from Dr. T-Rex to Construction-Worker-Princess...the possibilities, and dramatics, are endless!

On this day, Hannah Reece (hopping out of her bedroom) says, "Mama...I...FUN...BUNNY!!!

"Awww, you are a funny bunny!" I say.

She hops away giggling and gleefully chanting "funn-eee bunn-eee!!!"

Later at dinner, Hannah Reece tells Daddy all about it...


Funny Bunny

Big Brother & Baby Sister

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 (NIV)

Hannah Reece wants to do what she can to keep up with Graham. She's his little shadow, partner in crime, and can illicit his laughter (even when he's grumpy) with her sweet, silly antics. Sometimes, Graham gets a little irritated about this and wants to be "all by myself", but mostly he loves it and enjoys her company. On this morning, I was behind the camera and the kids didn't know I was watching. Graham had already dressed himself and Reece was a little frustrated that she wasn't dressed, too!

The Amazing Flipper-Dee-Doo and Her Big, Fat Diaper!