A White Christmas!

We left Paragould early Christmas morning and drove back to St. Louis for our next family Christmas. The closer we got to St. Louis, the more snow we saw. I was so excited that Mya's first Christmas was a white one!

Mya's Aunt Lisa got her a snowsuit for Christmas so we had to try it out. As we were getting her dressed in it, she kept trying to wiggle around and we were saying, "Ralphie, Ralphie!" (A Christmas Story)


She looked so cute all bundled up!


Sam trying to decide what his next move will be.


If we only had a sled, I'm sure Gabe could pull us around.


I'm not sure, but I think Gracie was catching snowflakes with her tongue.


The boys had a blast running around in the snow.





If you know Gracie, then you know that she was ready to go back inside.


Christmas cuddles with Grandma Jane


Brian and Angiolina opening gifts.


Mya's Great Grandma Mary Jo and Grandpa Don


Mya's cousin Josh, who was home from college


We gave everyone here pictures of Mya too. They seemed to be a hit!


Mya hanging out with Daddy in yet another outfit. It was one of those days where we went through many clothing changes. Good thing she had several Christmas outfits!


Thank you to all of our family in St. Louis for being a part of Mya's 1st Christmas and making it so special. We love all of you!

An Arkansas Christmas

At my Mom and Dad's house, our Christmas morning tradition is to wake up early and have coffee and a big breakfast and open presents together. Here are some of our favorite pictures from Christmas morning 2009.


Mya with Grandma and Grandpa


Even though it was early, Mya had some big smiles for Grandpa!


Mya and her cousin Brody


Mya got so many gifts. This was a baby doll from Grandma and Grandpa.


Savannah and Toni...they might need one more cup of coffee!


Ashley and Allen looking at their calender from Toni. She made us all calenders with family pictures in them. I love mine!


Brody getting a little help from his Uncle Brant.


Mya and Daddy opening presents


Mya had so much excitement she had to take a little Christmas morning nap.


Continuing her nap with Savannah


I love this picture...Mya and Grandma, so sweet.


After naptime, we got ready for our roadtrip back to St. Louis. Mya wore her "My 1st Christmas" outfit and hat. The hat didn't last long but it was so cute!


Before we left Paragould, we stopped by to wish Mamaw a Merry Christmas.


So excited to see each other!


We gave Mamaw pictures of Mya and she loved them.


Even though it was a quick trip, we had such a wonderful time. We were only there Christmas Eve night and Christmas morning but it seemed like we really were able to spend quality time together. I'm so glad we could be there to see everyone and for Mya to spend time with family. Thank you to all of our family in Arkansas for being a part of Mya's 1st Christmas and making it so special. We can't wait to see you all again! We love you!

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve, we loaded up the car and traveled to Arkansas to spend the night at my Mom and Dad's. Here are some of our favorite pictures from that night.

We took a picture of the cousins, Savannah, Mya, and Brody, together on Christmas Eve in their Christmas pajamas. Aren't they just too cute!!


Mya hanging out with Daddy.


Christmas Eve kisses from Mommy


Taking a little rest with Savannah.


Christmas Eve cuddles with Aunt Toni


Soaking up every bit of love from Grandma and Grandpa!

Mya's First Professional Pictures

In December, we took Mya to get her first professional pictures taken. These were taken just a few days before she turned 2 months old. Of course, she fell asleep right before the pictures so her nap got cut short. She was a little fussy but the pictures turned out fine. We were very happy with them and gave them to family as Christmas presents. They absolutely loved them!

Mya's First Snow

On December 20th, Mya got to see her first snow. We had flurries a few times before this, but nothing you could really see on the ground. Even though it was so cold, we bundled up and had to snap a quick picture. We have had several snowy days since then.

Three Puppies in the Bed and the Little One Said...Roll Over, Roll Over

What an exciting day! I had to share these pictures from this morning. Mya and I were playing and doing "tummy time," like we do every morning, when Mya decided she would roll from her tummy to her back! At first I thought she might have done it by accident so I put her back on her tummy and there she went again! It was so amazing to see and she just turned 3 months old!