Magical Forest ...

Last night we headed to magic forest with the family. It was mighty chilly, but since the weather wasn't favorable there was hardly anyone there. Mary was able to walk through all of the trees. She absolutely loved all of the lights and decorations. 

Last year she was only two weeks led when she first met Santa Clause, and she was in her own little works. This year she wasn't too sure. We had to stay pretty close to her without getting into the picture. Soon Santa told us to just jump in. 

Thanksgiving ...

Mary loved her first Thanksgiving. She ate a little of everything, but the pumpkin cheesecake was her favorite. 

After dinner and going through the Black Friday adds, we pulled out my moms new Christmas tree. They had these hard cardboard polls and they turned into swords. 

Kimmie got be good with one if the piles so as payback, Justin and I handcuffed her. 

Black Friday ...

Last year on Black Friday little Miss Mary was born. Even though the date of Black Friday changes each year, the day will always hold so many special memories.

Mary's 1st Birthday ...

Mary's first birthday party was a big success. We had a photo booth, piñata dinner, cupcakes and present! Thank you everyone that indured the rain and came to celebrate! 

This highchair has ben in my family for over 100 years. Mary is the 6th generation to use it. It also transforms into a stroller. 

Photo Booth ...

One Year Today ...

One year today our little girl was born after 2.5 hours of labor at 2:20am. 6 pounds 4 ounces and 18.5 inches long. One week early on Black Friday. We were the only ones in labor and delivery. I remember her little cry as she entered the world, her full head of hair, her tiny fingers and toes. I became a mom, Justin became a dad, and our family grew to three.

Halloween ...

This year marked Mary's first Halloween. Everyone in the family wanted to be apart of it, so we had everyone over. I made my traditional chili in the crockpot. 

Mary loved trick or treating. We did the big loop in our neighborhood and she filled up her pumpkin pail to the top. Each time someone have her candy she would look down into her pail and back up and them and smile. It was the cutest. Once we got home we emptied out all her candy I front of her and she went straight to the tootsie pop. (Grandpa gives her tootsie pops all the time at his house.) 

Painting Pumpkins ...

This year we opted out of carving pumpkins. Instead we decided to paint them. Of course I went the more crafty cute route and Justin went the more dark Halloween route.