Thanksgiving 2011

Here are a few pics from Thanksgiving Day 2011 with all the cousins and extended family.  We took our family pictures- but Hannah was quite over the whole experience by the time the second picture was taken :)   A friend got some great candid shots of this beautiful blessed family of ours.  Hannah had her first horse ride!  She loved bouncing on the trampoline and exploring the grounds as well.

Chloe outfit

This little cute pink outfit was worn by my sweet niece Chloe for some special pictures a few years ago.  I love that Hannah gets to wear some of her cousins clothes that remind me of them.  Missing them tons right now and can't wait to see them at Thanksgiving!

Mississippi visit, part 1

Hannah and I spent a little time in Mississippi last week.  Hannah had so much fun with her cousins.  Even the long hours without power (due to a tornado just down the street!) did not damper their spirits- they went on playing.  We also got to visit a few friends in Clinton before heading down to see Mimi Jo and Papa.

More Easter pictures

Yay Easter!  Or maybe, please stop taking my picture, Momma!

The Gentry Family in their church clothes

Mimi Jo holding Hannah in another set of bunny themed clothing- thanks Aunt Diane!

Hey Mimi! Look at me smile.

my sweet bunny

both of my sweet bunnies

I couldn't resist- Chloe and Mal in bunny ears!

Kids in socks

Chloe

Burke

Malorie in 2006

What is it with kids and big socks?  I took a picture of Burke wearing his Dad's socks at Christmas.  A few weeks later, Chloe was a my house when she stole some of Aaron's socks from the laundry pile that I was folding and put them on.  When I saw these two pictures, it reminded me of a photo I took of Malorie way back in 2006.  She had taken my socks and put them on (I am not sure what the crazy face is for, maybe it was just Mal being Mal).  Funny stuff.

Monkey girl

I love this picture of Chloe!~ she just looks like the monkey that she is.  She loves to climb and exlore.  She loves to take off her shoes and socks- I think if monkeys wore shoes or socks they would take them off too.  Pulling of her socks, then yelling "Socks!" while running away from Aunt Leslie is a game we play often.

Molly's new friend

Dear friends, let me tell you: it is not easy for you to get Molly to be your friend.  You can't be too loud or rambunctious.  You have to be curious and be extra generous in sharing your food.  You can't mind rabbit fur all over your clothing or teeth marks on your leather shoes. 

My niece Chloe has most of the traits that Molly is looking for in a friend and somehow (despite Chloe's having no volume control) they finally connected.  Here are some pictures of Chloe sharing her mini muffins with Molly.  They do share food.  They also like to play in the curtains and hide under the table.  It has been great fun to see them getting along so well.

Birthday Baby

Eating the cake- she never got very messy
Chloe was a little more interested in the envelope than the present

Aunt Leslie and Chloe

Before I start blogging about our week in Colorado, I wanted to share my niece's fun birthday celebration. Chloe will be turning the big ONE next week! Here are a few pictures from the family party we had this afternoon.