Happy St. Nicholas Day!

Wow I can't believe it is already December 6th! We had a great St.Nicholas day with Mya putting out her shoes the night before. (see last years blog for explanation) We didn't get to open the gifts till after her nap as we have church at 9 and by the end she is in no great mood! But once she woke up we showed her her gifts and she had a blast checking out the baby doll and the bottles. Dustin also got a little surprise....a new pillow! His old one needed to be retired!

Mya finding her gift under the tree

St.Nicholas's gift for Mya

Mya wrapping the doll up in her blanket

Mya cuddling the doll with that just woke up look

Giving dolly kisses

Thanksgiving!

We had a fantastic time on our quick trip to Utah. We loved getting to visit with Morgan (Dustin's brother) and Melissa (known as a couple as M&M) as well as Mom and Dad. We even celebrated Christmas for M&M because they won't be coming to Texas this year. We had a great time hanging out and visiting some of our favorite places including Sundance. And of course we ate our fill of Cafe Rio while we were there! Most of all we just loving being with family when we get a chance!

The three of us at Sundance

Dad and Morgan got each other the same book!

Mya testing out the snow

Don't really know what was going on here!

Dad playing with the camera while waiting in the car

An evening with Bill

Dustin got us tickets to see Bill Cosby for my Birthday as he is my favorite comedian. We had a great time and laughed so much our faces hurt afterwards! It was exciting for me because I have been wanting to see Bill for so long and didn't know if I would ever get the chance, lucky for me I have such a thoughtful husband!

The Marquee

Us waiting in our seats!

A visit from the girls!

For the last two weeks Nana (My mom) has been visiting. During this time my sisters took the opportunity to come visit as well for a few days and check out the city. We went to the Brookfield Zoo, the Museum of Science and Industry and took a train ride downtown to take a bus tour of the city. We had a great time and enjoyed each other's company. I loved getting to see my sisters and of course my mom! Mya had a blast with all the extra attention and the many trips to the park!

Mya thinking about the new born chicks at the MSI

Mya wearing Nana's hat at the park

Mya up close and personal with the Lioness

Mom, Kambra, Rachel and I next to the Bean. Dustin decided that an artsy picture was in order!

Mya grabbing a snack on the train coming home from Chicago

Kambra, Rachel, Mom, Dustin and a sleeping Mya in Downtown Chicago

Below: Mom and Kambra on our tour bus

Children's Museum

Yesterday we went to the Children's museum. Mya had a blast, especially in the music and water stations. I had a proud moment when Mya stood up to a bigger kid trying to take her drum mallet, usually Mya is timid when it comes to confrontation. Mya had shared one mallet with the girl but when she tried to take the second one from Mya she pulled it away and shook her head saying "no, no, no". I was so excited, not to mention it was pretty cute!

Mya drumming away

More drumming (like daddy like daughter)

Water fun

Driving Nanna

Happy Halloween!

Here are a few pics of Mya and her parade of costumes! Ultimately she decided she had to be the pirate (with a sword and everything) AND the monkey.

Monkey with cupcake all over her face

Daddy and his little pirate

Pumpkin carving

Penguin surprise

A Conversation with Mya

Mya loves to tell you all she is thinking! She went on for a long time after this but unfortunately the video camera died.