Some Christmas Pictures Part I

Since I left my camera at our friends' house, I don't have pictures from Niah's first Christmas, but as soon as I get copies from people who do, I'll post them. Plus, I am going to redress her in her Christmas dress and take pictures since she didn't have her bow from Aunt Kristin yet :). 

One of my most vivid memories is when, every year, Santa Claus would come to our house. This was the REAL Santa. Everything about him was real. He even knew our names, activities we were in, how we were doing in school, everything! And, every year as Santa left, we watched from the back door and REALLY saw Rudolph's red nose in the sky. I couldn't believe he had come to visit us! Well, this year, Niah met the SAME real Santa. He still makes rounds every year and this year we went to my old youth pastor's house (Kyle's new boss) and Santa came by. It was so fun having my baby sit on the lap of the same Santa I saw growing up!

She wasn't so sure about him, but she didn't cry :)

We also went to an "It's a Wonderful Life" party. I had never watched the full movie from start to finish and it was so good! I have been missing out! But Niah and Josiah got to play together and take some pictures. They don't get to see each other too often since we moved so it was a lot of fun getting them together. 

Niah and Josiah eating in their matching "his and her" bibs.

More to come as I get them...

Inconsistent!

I know, I know...I am not a consistent blogger. I have some events to blog about, but unfortunately we left our camera at our friends' house so until I get it back I can't post any pictures. More to come soon!!!

New House

As promised, here are a few pictures of the house we are in the process of buying!

View from living/dining room

Pool!

Master Bedroom

Family Room

View of living/dining room from front door

No Words Needed...

This is our daughter...

So Much to Post

I have pictures from a few different events to post. Yesterday Niah had her first Manley Tree Farm Adventure. Even though we didn't pick out a tree this year, we still went and had a good time. It was Niah's first time out in the cold for a long period of time. I brought everything "just in case." I was so excited to put her jacket, boots, mittens and hat on her and then, it was hardly even cold! O well. Then today we went to a local tree farm to help my dad pick out his tree. Santa was there so I took Niah to get her picture taken. She didn't know what to think and, consequently, didn't smile. I brought her back a second time, with Kyle, so he could get a smile, but she caught on and wasn't having it. As soon as Santa picked her up, she started crying. So she has the traditional, non-smiling, 1st picture with Santa.

New House

The day before Thanksgiving we heard that one of the houses we had put an offer on had accepted. It was exciting, but it was our least favorite house. We went back and forth about what to do and Tuesday our realtor said we had to decide then. Kyle and I talked and decided that we had left the situation in God's hands. We put offers on 4 houses and left it up to him to open and close doors accordingly. So with that said, he was opening a door and we weren't the ones who should shut it. It wasn't our favorite house, but we knew God was saying, "Do you still trust me?" We said yes! So we went ahead with it. Oddly enough we didn't get in to sign paperwork Tuesday and Wednesday morning our realtor called saying the house we REALLY wanted had accepted our offer! Wow, how God works. You ask him to be in control, he asks you to trust him, you trust and he provides. If we are in God's will he will give us the desires of our heart...the house we really wanted. We are so thankful to live a life where we don't have to worry because we aren't in control!

We are officially in escrow and are praying that God will continue to work out the details. The house is perfect for us. It's 3 bedrooms, 2 bath. It has a living room/dining room and a family room and there is a fireplace that looks into both rooms. The kitchen is spacious. The backyard has a pool, not something we were looking for, but a bonus! God has really remained faithful to us. As soon as we go over there again I'll take some pictures to post the inside!

Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving this year! It was exciting to celebrate Niah's first big holiday! She loved being around out family, and even ate her first turkey wing! Here are some pictures from the Turkey Bowl in the morning to the end of the evening.

Matthew's girlfriend Erica and Molly with Niah

Niah wanted to play in the Turkey Bowl too!

But she just couldn't make it!

She loved Thanksgiving dinner just as much as all of us!

Niah and GG before she went to bed