Winter

Wow!  I have some major catching up to do on this blog.  It's almost Easter, and I haven't even posted Thanksgiving pictures yet!  Here's an overview of our past five months or so.

We spent Thanksgiving with some close friends again this year.  We failed to get a family picture, but here is one of me and Little AJ.  I love her reindeer dress!

Little AJ turned three on November 28, and we had a Veggies Tales party with some of her friends to celebrate.  We pulled out some summer carnival games, did some coloring, and enjoyed pizza, snacks and Laura Carrot cupcakes!  AJ's parents drove all way the out from North Dakota to join the party!

Beanbag Toss and Fishing Games

Playing with their Veggie Tales coloring books, crayons and stickers

Little AJ blowing out her candles.  Such a big girl!

Opening some presents at her party

Opening more presents at home later!

Right after Little AJ's birthday, it was time to get into the Christmas spirit.  We stayed in New York this year, so it was really fun hanging lights, decorating the tree, and enjoying time as a family.

We went to the Camp Christmas party--always a fun time!

Little AJ and Daddy built a great snowman!

We visited Santa at the local school.

Little AJ got all dressed up for the Christmas Eve service at church.

She got to open one present early on Christmas Eve.

I never take enough pictures on Christmas Day,
but here is Little AJ playing with her nativity.

And opening some presents on Christmas morning.

We also enjoyed some wonderful meals together on Christmas Eve and Christmas and got to Skype with some family back in Colorado.  Little AJ sang about ten different Christmas carols to her relatives!  I think Joy to the World and We Wish You a Merry Christmas were her favorites this year. She loves to sing!

Of course,our best Christmas present was learning that Little AJ is going to be a big sister. Here she is with an ultrasound picture of her sweet baby brother or sister.

The winter has been pretty mild in Speculator this year, but we've still tried to enjoy what little snow we've gotten.

Little AJ all ready to go skiing at Oak Mountain with Daddy

Snowshoeing to Auger Falls with Mommy and Grama

Little AJ has it pretty good when she gets tired. :)

Posing on a big log she found.

And here's a few random pictures, just because.

"Reading" her Bible.  So sweet!

Little AJ ready for some warmer weather.
We're all looking forward to Florida in April!

Dressed up as a cowgirl for a wedding shower hoedown we went to.
She was the cutest square dancer there!

The whole family at the hoedown.
(My baby bump is showing!)

I think that brings us up to date!