Santa and Isabel 2011

The most precious year by far!!!! She was a little timid at first, then when we got up there she sat on his lap, talked to him, told him that she was a good girl, and gave him a hug. Phillips and I were so surprised to hear her request....she told him that she wanted a puppy dog and lots of toys.....WHAT???? Santa saw the look on my face and quickly said, "Oh Isabel, I don't think that Santa can bring you a real puppy....it is such a hard trip for animals to make...you'll have to talk to your mom and dad about that." Go Santa!

Count down begins to family of FOUR

One month to go! I can NOT believe it. I took this pic on December 2, 2011. I will take one each week from here on out. We are sort of ready....as ready as we will be. The room is almost done, clothes are washed in DREFT, did my last run to Babies R Us, and bought my last Christmas present this weekend. Things to do: pack bags, get BIG SIS outfit together, and load car seat. OH and I know I need to rest....but I can NOT. I am nesting more now than ever. All I can think about is organizing and cleaning.

33 weeks pregnant

Here is the much needed documentation that I am indeed pregnant. I have not intentionally avoided blogging about BABY #2....time just seems to be slipping away. I think I took this shot around week 33. We anxiously await your arrival baby!

CANDO and City park

Isabel was awarded CANDO this weekend from school. CANDO is a little yellow stuffed doll that each child must earn for good behavior and manors. When chosen....you get to take CANDO home for the weekend and journal about your adventures. It just so happened that CANDO came home on a weekend that we had Mia come visit. It was so special for Mia to spend the weekend and we brought CANDO everywhere. Our highlight: Saturday's trip to City Park Storyland and Amusement Park.

Pumpkin Patch and Carving a Pumpkin

We made a quick trip to our local patch to pick out a pumpkin and left with not a happy camper. I think I may have timed it a little too close to dinner.....low blood sugar time. See family photo for unhappy child!

Isabel really got into carving a pumpkin this year!!! So much fun!

THE THREE LITTLE PIGS

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

My little pumpkin

I sent Isabel to school today in my latest creation!! I created this outfit head to toe. I made the bow and pants and I had Emily P. applique the matching pumpkin. I am so happy that this turned out so adorable...and I am so glad to finally be able to dress her is LONG sleeves. AMEN to this glorious weather!