Family Pics

Last night we had our first family photos taken. Of course we got some of just Carly. My cousin Geary and his wife Vanessa have opened a studio in Wylie and they did AMAZING!!! Check them out....

Carly Loves Christmas

From a few weeks old Carly was attracted to anything with lights and sounds. She loves watching TV and when she was a newborn David would walk her around the house looking at all of the different lights/lamps we have.

So it was no surprise that Carly LOVED the Christmas tree. She will sit and stare while I decorate it. She also loves all of our musical decorations. She gets so excited when we turn one on. She will actually roll over to get to our fiver optic snowmen. My parents bought her a musical snow globe and she plays with it all the time.

I know Carly is too young to understand what is going on, but it is truly the greatest gift to see Christmas through her eyes. I can't wait for the future when we can teach her the meaning of Christmas and the reason we celebrate. This holiday season I will treasure my sweet girl's first Christmas- as we gather with our friends and loved ones. Tomorrow is not a guarantee- and I am trying to remember to live each day- and act in a way that shows my those around me how truly special they are to me. I am so blessed and I truly thank the Lord for everything I have.

Carrots

This weekend we tried carrots for the first time.

Before- excited to sit up like a big girl

During- hmmm.... not so sure about this!

After- YUMMY!!! She LOVES it :)

Carly's new favorite toy!

This weekend at Lowe's with my parents. While they were shopping I tried to entertain Carly by playing with all of the musical decorations. She liked them all, but there was one in particular that she LOVED! It was a small Cinderella snow globe. Unfortunately, it was broken and the snow wasn't blowing. So my parents bought her a bigger one!

This is her current favorite toy! I may try to go and find another small one that she can hold better!

Daddy Adores Her

Our visit to Santa

On Wednesday before Thanksgiving, David and I took Carly to see Santa. We went to the Bass Pro Shop to avoid the whole Mall Santa experience. We were so glad that we did. It was so neat and we had a really good time!

On the way to Bass Pro

Arriving at Bass Pro

Waiting in Line for Santa

Santa and Carly (right before she yanked his beard)

The view from the elevator

Our Family :)

Mommy & Carly

Daddy, Carly and the Bear

My sweet girl loves to hold my hand

Worn out on the way home

Thanksgiving

Carly's 1st Thanksgiving was a very special and fun-filled day. Here are some pictures...

Mommy and Carly

The Girls Hanging Out

Carly was having lots of fun

Hanging out with Presley