I got all dolled up for Mommy's big party. I was not originally "invited" as it was supposed to be an "adults only" party. BUT...there were quite a few requests to keep me around (I know...these people can't get enough of me!), so Mommy and Daddy decided I could stay. Which meant a last minute wardrobe fitting. And, since it was very warm outside...we had to go for this pretty dress. (Thanks Big and Tiny.) Here I am posing before the party.



Here I am being a "lady" with my Aunt Vickie. This is how I felt about Mommy ignoring me all night. Something about trying to have fun and letting my grandparents, aunts, etc. take care of my needs. Whatever!

Aunt Vickie Stop! That tickles!

IT'S HERE!

The new furniture has arrived! Although Mommy and Daddy got it for eachother for Christmas, it was delivered on Mommy's birthday. So, she calls it her Birthmas present. Now that we have the new furniture, all Mommy can talk about is what pillows she should buy...and all of that kind of boring stuff. All I care about is how comfy it is and if I get to play on it. Which...I do...but Berit doesn't!

We are ready...

for Christmas!!! Here is the first set of stockings that we have. These may be changing soon to make room for the furniture that is moving into this room. We got new furniture for our living room this weekend...so, out with the ping pong table in the front room and in with our old furniture. Time to grow up...just kidding...the ping pong table is in the garage!


Here are our other stockings...we are so ready for Santa!!!!

And, here is the tree. I was brave and put some ornaments near the bottom...

...and here is Katie taking off with one of the ornaments. I was smart and put non-breakables on the lower branches. What fun is it if she doesn't get to enjoy as well? The temptation is too much for her! (Why do I always post pics with Katie running around in a t-shirt and diaper? Well, once we are home and the first diaper change happens...off with the pants we go!)

Such a helper!

Katie was helping Daddy rake leaves this weekend. Well...if you call eating dirt, leaves, sticks, etc. "helping". Everytime we walk in the house we have to listen to at least 30 seconds of Katie whining to go back outside (asiiiii...that's how we pronounce it around here!). So, we are trying to spend as much time outside as possible. We raked, decorated for Christmas and did everything we could think of. Katie was tired by then and we were allowed to go back inside.

"Here, you want some dirt, Mommy? It's good."

Pretty Bunny!

Katie was rocking her bunny jacket! It got cold before Mommy could get out and get a "less dressy" jacket...so this was my warm coat until Anna very kindly loaned me her jacket from last year. Don't I look cute, though?

A Boy is Coming!

While the family was in town (especially Aunt Tammy and Uncle Jeff...the proud parents), we decided it was a good time to shower Tammy and Nicholas with love...and gifts!


Here is Aunt Tammy waiting to pounce on those gifts! (By the way...it is Tamara to anyone who is not a niece or nephew...that includes my Mommy!)

Texas got Gigged

Here I am posing with my Daddy pre-Texas vs. A&M game...isn't this a cute picture?!?!


Hey Anna, what did you think of that game? I guess you loved it...well, not me!

This is my "what the heck happened" look...

This is Anna's "what did you expect?" look...

Well, the good thing about this game is that I got to hang with my Uncle Jeff who lives in Dallas. It was so good to see he and Aunt Tammy. I cannot wait until Nicholas comes in February so that we can go meet him and I no longer have to talk to him through Aunt Tammy's belly button!