The Land

Right now we are at my parents house running free on 'the land'!! Who doesn't love outdoor spaces and being able to do anything you want?! Nate showed up yesterday and we celebrated my moms birthday with a good ole clay shoot and an open fire with hotdogs, chips, beer and marshmallows! The dogs ran and played and Iz ran along with them. Also she loved throwing things in the fire... Future pyro ;)

When the sun went down the adults fought over the stars (that you can actually see away from the city) and Iz blinded us all with an LED flashlight. Tons of laughter and smiles filled the night. I look forward to this being a tradition.

Christmas Travels

We travelled to Tulsa and stayed with Nana and Papa for a week! Both Belle and I were feeling under the weather but that didn't stop the fun!

Trips to dinner, seeing Santa and just making cookies filled out days with smiles. Tis the season for family!

Sick Time

Little one hasn't been feeling so good this week. Her fever and cough have really been messing up our world!!

Since we could go to ballet, school and bible study this week we decided to travel to Tulsa and spend the holidays early and longer! We made trip yesterday and we are exhausted. Glad to be with family though!!

Decor

We decided last minute to decorate for Christmas. Our elf, named Karosee by Isabelle, showed up as well. Karosee gave Isabelle a nativity scene to teach her the true meaning of Christmas. I am loving our traditions and I love how much Isabelle loves to be in the season!

Her excitement makes my heart melt. Let's hope she is still excited when we donate all her old toys and books.... I pray she enjoys giving to others!!

Sara

School Photo

This school photo captures her cute personality! I love it!! That smile can light up the world.

Thanksgiving

There are so many things to be thankful for but the top this year was being able to travel and see family.

We were able to see Nates great aunt and her family for dinner! So wonderful for Isabelle to meet them and for me too. We had a great dinner at Zios and spent the whole meal catching up like a family would.

Then Thanksgiving day we traveled to my side of the family for a feast! Two of my dads sisters were able to make it and a wonderful cousin of mine. We haven't seen each other in so many years and it's almost like time hasn't passed. Family will always be family no matter the time.

May everyone feel loved by family. We sure are.

COG Railway

Today was just a little bit chilly... So cold actually! We decided to take the train up the mountain Pikes Peak instead of hiking around. The views were amazing! The snow and wind chill prevented us from going to the top but it still was pretty great in my opinion. The down side would have to be the cost. Sure beats walking though :)

Breakfast

Love my little breakfast buddy! Getting avoid bite in before we venture in the cold!!

Snow!!

We made it to Colorado and it was snowing!! This absolutely made her day and she went to sleep happy :) tomorrow shall be a day of adventure!

Airport

At the airport on our way to Colorado Springs. After spending a few days traveling then we will head to a family filled thanksgiving! Excited for the week!

Posing

All geared up for cold/rain weather. She posed all on her own and maybe I should be concerned?! Ha!

Testing

Just testing to see if my new phone synced up and will allow to to blog! Happy Monday!

Video

Be warned. It skips!

Turkey Recital

Yesterday Isabelle had a mini recital in her ballet class!!! I almost cried it was so cute. Of course what a terrible time for my phone to act up and the video messed up so bad... Next time I vow to bring my nice camera and take HD video.

Isabelle did so great and it was nice to see that she actually likes ballet!

The next one she has is in December so get ready for cuteness. I may just post the video I have but be warned it skips!!

Sara

Swinging Solo

Look at her go!! I am so impressed! I still have to help her out a little but once she gets going she can swing!!

Riding a Bike

Last week I sold a baby stroller so I bought Isabelle a bike with the money! I figure she grew up past the stroller phase and can move forward. Honestly I didn't think it would be that fast... She is truly growing up before my eyes.

Swap

Today we ventured to the zoo... Again. This time Isabelle dressed up and brought some shells to turn into the swap store! We met our Brazillian buddies Cambrey and Ian and enjoyed a day out.

Here are the photos of her at the swap store. She had to tell what she brought and a little about what she learned. Today shells included a roller, a twister, a slipper, a turkey wing and some others. Of course those where the names that Grandpa Warren always gave the shells... Turns out the names differ just a little ;) but we still got points!

We actually spent about 35 minutes in the room, which for a three year old that's amazing!! She loves the bones, rocks and shells! She ended up swapping the shells for a river rock and a purple shell. Seems anticlimactic to me but she didn't let go of them the entire day. Girl love to learns.

Side note: she can spell her first and last name! Smarty pants ;)

Sara