Snow!

Lilly loved playing in the snow storm!

Lilly Lilly Lilly

Recently, Lilly is the most fun she has ever been. 18 months, is by far my favorite age. She is so talkative, funny, darling, sweet, cuddly, and happy. She runs everywhere, is starting to learn how to climb on the furniture, talks non stop, and has become my little buddy. Everyday she does something new that amazes me. Like this morning, I was in the kitchen doing dishes, and I walked into the living room, and she is sitting on the couch. I didn't put her there, she climbed up herself! Life with Lilly is the best. I can't believe how happy she makes the both of us.

You are probably wondering why I never post pictures. Well, that's because she has taken my camera cord and put it somewhere really sneaky. Little squirt!

Mt. Olympus

Anton loves to hike. This summer he kept saying "I want to hike to the top of Olympus". So, last week, he finally did. He went with some of his good friends, and I am so glad one of them snapped some pictures of him. Nice work Anton!

By Lilly

I had a fabulous day on Friday...

*I went to my Gymboree class. It was Marvelous! They had lots of balls that I could throw around and they changed the mats around so I could climb up and down them. I wore myself right out!
*Had a yummy lunch with my mom. I love pinto beans!!
*Took a nice long nap. My mom was so happy with me. She likes it when I take two hour naps.
*Then, I got to go see "A Christmas Carol" with my daddy's work. Everyone thought I would last twenty minutes or so. Not the case! I lasted the whole movie. I loved it! Mommy got me some popcorn and I sat on her lap with my cool 3D glasses on, munched on my popcorn, and had a grand old time!
*Came home and ran around while dinner was cooking. My mom let me play with my crayons. I love when she does that.
*Ate my dinner like a good girl, so mom let me have some yummy Halloween candy.
*Played with my daddy. I love when he chases me and scares me.
*Got all cozy and read books with my mommy. Then, off to bed.

What a marvelous day!

Thankful

I have really enjoyed reading peoples blogs who emphasize the things they are grateful for, in preparation for Thanksgiving. While I was in the shower this morning, I thought (that's where I do a lot of my thinking) I should keep a small list of my own, and then look it over at the end of the month. I really want to focus on recognizing all the blessings in my life. Because, after all, I have so many of them. I ran across a blog this morning that really tugged at my heart strings. I couldn't keep the tears from coming. I remember when Lilly was in the NICU, I took a break to go home and take a nap, and when I came back Lilly had more cords, and tubes in her than before. I just started to cry. The nurses explained that's why they did it when I had left...Lilly fought them while they were putting her feeding tube in, and for me to be there and watch, would have been awful. I knew Lilly was going to pull through, and be fine. But what about those parents who don't have that confidence? It really, honestly, breaks my heart. I just can't imagine the sadness and the heartache that these darling families go through when their child is so severely sick, or worse, if they loose a child. So, I will begin my list with the incredible gratitude I have for Lilly's good health. She is happy, healthy and is growing like a weed...and for that, I couldn't be more Thankful.

WOW!

Went and saw "This Is It" tonight with some of my siblings. Absolutely AMAZING. I loved every single second of it. I have always been a fan, and will always continue to be. After seeing this, it is very clear why he was named The King Of Pop.

(lilly is a fan as well. every time MJ's cd is playing in my car, she slaps her little hands to her legs. her favorites...Billy Jean, Thriller and Beat It. Smart girl.)

Witch!!

Most of my pictures of Lilly on Halloween didn't turn out - sniff sniff - so, I am waiting to get others that were taken of her from my family. Check back later for more of our Halloween.

We had the BEST day!! I can't believe how much Lilly loved the whole Halloween thing. We have been trying for weeks to get her to wear and keep her witch hat on, but didn't have much success. When actual Halloween came and she had her costume on with her fancy makeup, she put it on and loved it. We went to my parents for a killer Halloween party, which Lilly thought was the best thing going, then came home and off we went....Lilly's first experience Trick-or-Treating! She LOVED it. It was so much fun!!

And what about my Ghost cookies?! I think they turned out pretty cute!