Funny Auntie

Auntie Bryana having fun with Lyla's hair accessories...

Lulu even got in on the fun. :)

Then and Now

Lyla's 1st Christmas (2008)

Lyla's 2nd Christmas (2009)

What a difference from then to now!

Christmas Day

little Drama Queen

Cool new book

Crocs for Lyla!

cutie-pitootie being silly :)

Christmas Eve

Lyla loves her great-grandma!

Jason, Harry (2), Cynthia, Althea (10 mos), Lillian (5)=busy little family!

Josh, Avery, Nicole, Makenna

Fun with Grandma

Katie & Ryan

Grandma Nita & the Bean

Althea (aka Fi Fi) & Cynthia

Lyla & Uncle Marc

the Beaner & Ryan

Merry Christmas!

...from our house to yours. With Love--Joel, Jenny & Lyla

...and Lulu too!

Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Praise the Lord!

Yum

Our little elfie likes egg nog!

Seriously, doesn't her ear look just a little bit elfie? :)

Lyla's First Birthday Video

Finally figured out how to get this on the blog--with much help from my friend Suz!

New favorite

Lyla's new favorite things to chew on...her socks and toes!

Cuteness

...enough said.

In no specific order...

...some more pics from Thanksgiving and the day after (thanks for the photo CD Uncle Steve & Aunt Rene!).

Aunt Rita, Aunt Jane (our gracious hostess), Grandma, Aunt Mary

Kelly & Steven (with baby boy on the way!)

Gabriel & Lyla getting to know each other

Mama & baby (Katie & Gabriel)

Cousins!

Grandma & Aunt Rene

Silly

All bundled up and ready to go :)

Laughing at Lulu again--funny girl

Having Fun :)

Trying to get some views of Lyla's teeth!

There's the toofers, and a cheesy grin. :)

Lyla loves her new toy (thanks to Colleen, Daniel, Angelo, Danielle, and Eric)!

When she tries to eat it, that means she really likes it!

Contest

I would love to win an HP Touch Smart 600 through a contest I am participating in through Mckmama's blog at this address-- http://www.mycharmingkids.net/

Winter Wonderland

12 to 16 inches expected tonight!

Our Little Elfie

"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

Luke 2:13-14

In the hectic flurry of holiday activities, the angel's message can easily be lost. In an effort to celebrate to the fullest, we sometimes place unrealistic demands on ourselves. When the season comes to an end, we may realize we have not celebrated peace, but rather buried it beneath a mountain of obligations. During this season of peace and goodwill, may we remember the news proclaimed so joyously on that night centuries ago: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

(excerpt from the book Star of Wonder)

Cute

Here are some babies with their mommies at Lyla's party. Too cute...

Tara & Abby

Janet & Lyndon

Missy & Lydia

And here's one more cutie-pitootie who did not want to show us her 6 teeth and 2 more coming in! She loves making lots of noise with her linkies. :)