Thanksgiving Day

We had a good time on Thanksgiving Day. We woke up and had a lazy morning...tried to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, but Natalie wasn't too interested in that. We went to my sister-in-law's house about noon and had a big dinner with her family, my brother-in-law's family and my mother-in-law. We were tired and stuffed when we got back home!

Natalie giving Daddy a kiss on the head.

Natalie trying not to let Daddy get a little nap in.

We have a little massage chair in our room and it always cracks us up when Natalie says that she wants to go get a massage.

Natalie with her cousins Sara, Drew & Matt

Natalie was playing with some of Matthew's dinosaurs while the big kids played Wii

Natalie snacking on crackers with Sara

The dinner table (notice Natalie in the corner sitting with Matthew)

Natalie wanted to sit with Matt at the dinner table...and Matt is such a good sport about it!

A little game of hold em after dinner. Steve did end up winning, however my 15 niece Sara gave him a run for his money (I was kicked out by my 10 year old nephew Matthew)!!

We had a great Thanksgiving Day and still have one more celebration with my family to look forward to!

Thanksgiving Feast

Natalie had a Thanksgiving Feast at her little school today. They had so much food and all of them had a great time.

Natalie the little pilgrim

The placemat that Natalie painted and the cutest little napkin ring holders that my friend Dawn made.

Time for the feast!!

A few of the little girls in Natalie's class

The Christmas Tree Lighting

A few of the kids from Natalie's class got together to eat pizza before the big Christmas Tree Lighting...it's always an adventure to try to get 2 year olds to sit down and eat!

Natalie with Rafe and Bryce and the pizza place.

Some of the kids who came to the Christmas Tree lighting.

The BIG Christmas Tree (we didn't quite make it to the lighting part, but I'm sure we'll get back to see it soon).

Here we are with our new neighbors, Rachael, Kylie and Makayla...we are SO excited to finally have some kids on our street for Natalie to play with!!

They had a band there singing Christmas songs. Most of the kids were out dancing around and Natalie didn't seem to want any part of that...which is a little weird for her, but she was getting pretty tired!

Playing Around

As usual, I am a little behind on the blogging. These are some pictures from last weekend...

Natalie loves to play in the car...we have to make her get out.

We went to see our nephew, Matt, play flag football. She had fun cheering for him.

Natalie loves to hang out with Matt...I really like this picture.

After Matt's game, we went to Build-A-Bear for a little team party...Natalie couldn't stay out of the heart bin.

Natalie trying to steal a drink from her friend Rafe.

Natalie and Daddy playing Play-doh...something we do at least every few days...sometimes everyday!

Beanie Babies

I collected Beanie Babies when they were so popular way back when. On several occasions I considered getting rid of them as I just stored them for many years. I am glad I didn't because Natalie loves to play with them.

Happy Halloween!

Natalie was Minnie Mouse for Halloween. I was just sure that she wasn't going to wear the costume or the ears but to my surprise she put them on and seemed to really enjoy looking like Minnie Mouse. She had a little Halloween Party at her school with a parade and all. We did go trick or treating, but she wasn't feeling that great, so we only went to a few houses...she loved getting the candy in her bag though! She is still asking to have candy everyday!

FINALLY Riding the Bike!

Uncle Teddy bought Natalie this bike over a year ago for her first birthday. She has loved to ride it ever since, but can now FINALLY reach the pedals! She is also now okay with the helmet (probably because she knows that is the only way she can ride the bike now). Here are some pictures...