Wednesday, November 30, 2011

we are thankful for you

Em,
We are so blessed.  God has given us so many amazing things & one of them is you.  Last year at Thanksgiving, I was big & pregnant with you.  I remember wondering what you'd look like, and what your personality would be like.  I can't believe it's been almost a year that you've been here.  And we loved spending Thanksgiving with you & the rest of the family!!

Daddy took a week off from work, so we headed to the W.A. Ranch on Sunday afternoon & spent the week in Brady. The entire Cousins' family was there--it was wonderful!  We are blessed by a wonderful family---on both sides.  You took your first steps, you got 2 new bottom teeth (8 total now). You said, "Pop, pop, pop." And Pops is very proud! You rode on the dozer with Pops for the first time. You wanted to be outside ALL the time.  You were the center of attention.  And you enjoyed all of the Thanksgiving food with us (NeeNee is a very amazing cook)!

Then you rode back to Crandall with NeeNee & Pops for a few days.  I'll be heading that way tomorrow & we are going to Canton & taking your first birthday pictures...I still can't believe you will be ONE in a month!!!

Here are some favorite pictures of our Thanksgiving....












my cup runneth over, em! i love you!
-mom

Monday, November 28, 2011

Halloween---better late than never

yep, em, once again I'm behind.  halloween was great, and you were the most precious ghost.  nee nee & pops were in town-we took some pictures, went to the neighborhood parade, and then you were ready for bed.  nee nee & pops loaded you in the truck & off to crandall you went for a few days.


here are some of my favorite pictures from your 1st halloween....













i love you, little ghost!

-mom

First Steps

You did it!  You let go! You took your first steps!!!  Monday, November 21st, you took 4 steps to me....we were at the ranch & you walked.  The most precious steps in the world.  Then you walked 6 steps back to NeeNee.  We clapped---we cheered--we celebrated.  Then we tried again & you wanted us to cheer & clap before you began.  We don't have any pictures, but your dad has a great video of it.  I'm so excited about this next journey in your life.  I love watching you explore....but now we have to make sure you don't pull the Christmas tree over.

I love you, my precious little walking girl!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Ranch Weekend

Your first trip to the C-M was fabulous!  The 6 hour car ride out there....not so much, but you did good, considering the circumstances.  It isn't my favorite ride either!





















Your dad & I hope you love going out to the ranch as much as we do.  Hunting is one of our favorite things to do together.  I can't wait until next year when you can join us in the stand!  I always loved getting to go hunt with Pops when I was a little girl, & I hope you cherish the days you & your dad hunt together too!
We love you, Em!

Monday, November 7, 2011

Pumpkin Patch

Only in Texas can you wear shorts & sleeveless shirts in October!  In early October we headed to the pumpkin patch to pick out some pumpkins for our yard & of course get some pictures of you.  You were precious!!!










i love these days.  i wish they would slow down! 

i love you!