hanging out by the fire pit

We had a picnic outside by our little fire pit before we went home for Christmas.

Playing in her car

Rachel got a car for Christmas that she loves to ride around in. Mostly daddy pushes and she just rides along.

Family Christmas at home

We let Rachel open up some of her gifts before we left. The care bear was a favorite because she loves to cuddle!

Rachel's First Haircut

Rachel's hair was getting long in front and it was pretty uneven in the back due to her surgery so we decided to get it evened out. She loved every minute of her haircut- especially looking in the mirror!

Michael's Finally Home :)

It was 184 long days apart but Michael has finally made it home in one piece! He left us in April for training and left for Iraq in May. We are all getting use to living together again. Rachel really likes him and he is definitely her new playmate! Today, they spent the day together in their pajamas while I worked. Michael has off of work until the 2nd week in January so he's relaxing and spending quality time with both of us.

About to dive on daddy! (Michael's on the floor)

Michael put his cap on her and she loved it!

Thanksgiving in Texas

We spent Thanksgiving in Texas because Michael still wasn't home. Rachel and I flew in on Thursday morning and got there just in time for lunch! Uncle Kent, Karen, Mary, & Ann came to visit from Arkansas so we got to spend some time with them.

Rachel posing with Cousin Marissa

Hanging out with Mary

Quality time with Great Uncle Kent & Great Aunt Karen


Having fun with Cousin Ann

Rachel is use to getting all of the attention so she doesn't like sharing grandparents with Cade!

Trip to Texas

Posing with the cake Marissa, Anna, and I made for Anna's shower.

Trying out the new double stroller that Anna got.

Family Photo: Michael's on the phone!

Rachel can't wait to play with Callie :)
Hanging with Great Grandpa Ron

Snuggling with grandpa

First Wurstfest

We went home last weekend and Rachel got to go to her first Wurstfest. As you can tell from the pictures, she did not like the crowds or the food!

Posing with Cade, Grandma & Grandpa.

Playing with Great Grandpa & Grandma Girres

Even grandma Judy couldn't calm her down!

Halloween

Ending the night in her Halloween pjs. Thanks Travis & Robyn! :)

We went trick or treating in the mall. All of the stores hand out candy and it was perfect for little kids.

I've had enough pictures!!

Hanging out in her Halloween shirt before trick or treating

Visiting the pumpkin patch

Penny came to visit for the week so we had to visit the pumpkin patch for some pics!