HAPPY HOLIDAYS

We have been having a fun and busy December getting ready for Christmas. Its been so fun celebrating the season with our little Makena. We have enjoyed seeing family and friends at all the parties. I am so excited for Christmas and to give Makena her present...Shane and I put it together last night but we are waiting to show her until Christmas (even though she won't know what is going on). Makena is getting so big and is so much fun. She loves to "talk", well its more like just making noises but she knows what she is saying and sometimes her stories get pretty serious...once she gets going she just goes on and on, her little voice is so adorable. She also laughs now too, which is pretty much the cutest thing I have ever seen. Makena did get sick this month...the first time ever so mom and dad were pretty worried and really tried to keep her inside and away from people. She got better pretty quick and is back to her smiling, happy, very alert and active self. At this time of year I can't help but reflect on all the blessings we enjoy and feel so very blessed. I have a wonderful family and I am truly grateful for the blessing of being a mother that I now get to enjoy. I hope all of you have a Merry Christmas and enjoy the holidays surrounded by family and friends. Here are some pictures of our Makena over the past month as we celebrated the Christmas season.

CONGRATS!!!

I just had to take a minute to tell my brother, Jake, congratulations...he just received the news today that he has been accepted to Dental School in Buffalo, New York!! Way to go Jake, I know you have worked hard for this and we are so proud of you and so excited for you! Love ya!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year with my family. We went to my parents house and had a delicious meal prepared by my mom and dad. After dinner we had a lot of fun playing cards. It was a great day and I am so thankful for my family and for my sweet husband Shane and my cute Makena. We have been very blessed and have so many things to be thankful for!

Getting ready to eat...my sisters boyfriend, Cole, joined us this year. It looks like he is around to stay and we are so excited about that. He is a great guy and I think him and Mandi make a great couple. :)



Me and Shane-I am a lucky girl to have such a great husband!

We had to get a picture of Makena on her first Thanksgiving. She was a sweet girl all day and loves all the attention she gets.

The chefs at work. They did a great job, it was so delicious.