Our baby is 3!

I don't understand how it's possible. Our sweet baby girl is 3. Where has time gone? I want it back!! What a privilege & joy it has been to be her parents the past 3 years. She has brought so much joy & laughter to our home. Maybe a little frustration & stress too. But mostly joy! :) I was never sure you would get the potty training thing down. But like they say- we are looking back, laughing at it now. I can't imagine a life without princess dolls & clothes, Dora the Explorer, lots & lots of singing, suckers, lip gloss, donuts, Curious George, Mickey Mouse, & tea parties. You are so beautiful and smart. You say some of the funniest things! You love your baby sister with all your heart. Mom & Dad love you so, so much! We are the luckiest parents in the world!

Sweet, 1 day old Alexia Joy

1st Birthday2nd BirthdayOpening presentsOur big 3yr old!We were able to have a friends party this year! And of course- it was a princess theme.Making crowns.presents!Happy Birthday sweet Lexi!!

Christmas in Iowa

As usual, our time in Iowa went by so fast! And I hardly took any pictures. I'm blaming it on my post-pregnancy brain! :) Lexi was extremely disappointed there was no snow. She was certain it wouldn't be Christmas until it snowed. Well- it never snows in TN, so then she decided it would snow in Iowa. And it didn't. What are the chances?? So we were a little bummed about the weather this year. Maybe next year...

Playing minute-to-win it games at Gaga Nean's.

Gaga & the girls.At Gaga Shell's house. Rocking w/Natalie.Valerie taking care of Emily.Great Grandma Septer w/the girls.Papa Steve & his mini-me. Mike & I think Emily has a lot of the same mannerisms as my dad.

Christmas

Christmas really was so much fun this year!! Lexi loved every part of getting ready for Christmas, and of course she loved opening presents! :) It's really hard not to spoil her too bad. But I think we maganged pretty well. Can't say the same for grandparents though.

Showing Emily the gift she got for her.

Emily got Lexi a new George movie.

Just looking at her stocking stuff.

I guess she was happy about all her gifts! :)It was the best I could do. Hey- they are both looking.After church- at the Newell's house.

Christmas time is here...

We've had so much fun getting ready for Christmas this month! Lexi has actually enjoyed doing all sorts of activities. She has also been very interested in reading about baby Jesus. She has a little nativity set of her own (that she can play with & not break) and she likes to have Mike or I read the story & act out what's going on. It's fun to see things through her eyes. We are thankful for so many chances to share the gospel with her!

Sweet Emily turned 3 months old on the 7th!

Before her Christmas program for Mother's Day Out. She said the Pledge of Allegiance & sang Jingle Bells.Getting the lights on the Christmas tree.Emily just watched. :)Our 1st real tree! Lexi did such a great job decorating.Making cinnamon applesauce ornaments.Ta-Da!!This year Lexi picked a Gingerbread Train.

Thanksgiving

Tom & Mandy & the kids were able to come down for Thanksgiving! It was so much fun to have the kids together!! They also got to meet Emily for the 1st time. I think they liked her. ;) The time seemed so short, but the good news is... we'll see them soon for Christmas!!

Buddies!

At OprylandCute kiddos!!Our familyUncle Mike play Superman Uno w/Val & Sil.