MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!

The first night

It was a success! She did great...now if we could only take care of the snoring from Russ then we'd all have a great night's sleep! (Just kidding - love you dear:)

And so the transition begins

Crib is gone - big girl bed is taking over
She was SO EXCITED to be in a big girl bed!

I'm a big girl now (well, sort of)! I (mommy) must note, too, that even though

this was a very exciting moment for all of us I will admit that a tear (or two,

or three) were shed. I guess I just can't believe that we're already at this point

in her life. Stay tuned to see how the first night in the bed goes.... :)

December happenings

And so the "I want to wear this Mommy" begins!
Can you tell she didn't want to sit by him at all?

This is us in line BEFORE getting near Santa. She was a tough
talker up until the moment of actually having to sit near him :) I don't blame
her though; Santa still scares me to this day!

Cousins Maya and Ella spent the night before their big
move to Iowa; we'll miss you girls!

Ella and Payton making ornaments....good times!

and she said.......

MOMMY, I WANT TO GO TO THE BIG GIRL POTTY!!!!! Pray that this is the beginning to a great adventure!!

Happy 5th Anniversary honey!