Here Comes Santa Claus...

Today Santa came to visit David's office and spread some Christmas cheer! Every year, the Coldwell Banker office in Gahanna invites all of their clients, family and friends to come and enjoy an afternoon with Santa and eat lots of yummy treats. It is free to those who come and they collect food and clothing items to donate to a local shelter. I love that his office does this...I think it is a great way to say thank you to family, friends and clients and it is a wonderful day.

Ally was fine with Santa from afar, smiling and waving to him, but when we tried to sit her on his lap, it was a no go. Mommy ended up in a couple picture (oh, joy), which she happily smiled in,

but then Daddy had to bribe Ally with a candy cane to sit by herself on his lap. She held on tight to the candy cane and sat on his lap, but no one said she needed to be happy about it (as you will see in the pictures below). Oh, well...there is always next year. Ho-Ho-Ho!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

David and I were just saying how truly blessed our life is and how thankful we are for our beautiful daughter and our wonderful family and friends. We had a busy, but fantastic day and ate so much! We are so thankful that we are able to be with most of our family at the holidays (we miss the ones we don't see, though!) and that Ally will grow up with such love and support around her. Thanks to everyone who filled our bellies today. A Happy Thanksgiving from our home to yours!
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(Will post a few pics later...)

Double Trouble

My parents have had to go out of town a couple times this summer and when they leave, we inherit their dog, Maddy, for a few days. We LOVE Maddy and we enjoy when she comes to stay, so it is no problem. She is a wonderful dog and is great with kids. She mainly chills around the house all day, so it really isn't a big deal to take care of her. Ally and Maddy spend a lot of time following each other around when they are together and Maddy loves that Ally is always (despite the many attempts from mama to stop it) willing to share her food. Here are some cute photos I got of the two of them together and you can see how happy Maddy makes Ally, by the grins on her face (you can't tell from the pictures necessarily, but Ally is giggling like CRAZY at Maddy licking her fingers and her toes)...

Showering Hannah with Love and Daisies

Today I helped host a bridal shower for my good friend Hannah. She is getting married in October, in Myrtle Beach, to our childhood friend, Kyle. David and I are both in the wedding and we are very excited...should be tons of fun!

We had the shower at my house and all the bridesmaids helped out. We had tons of yummy food and lot of Sangria to go around. Hannah got some really nice gifts and I think she had a good time at her party.

Congratulations Hannah and Kyle! We can't wait to be a part of the big day (or should I say week?)!

Happy 4th of July!!

We had a very nice 4th of July this year, spending time with friends and family and enjoying Ally and her first parade!

We attended the 4th Annual Henderson Parade Party and it was the first year we have actually made it in time for the parade! Ha! :-)

Ally really enjoyed all of the music and the people. She watched the parade without really moving much for almost the entire time! She was really taking it in.

After the parade, we enjoyed great food and drink, a little cornhole and even a "Bouncy House" for the kiddos.

Late afternoon, we headed home for Ally to take a nap and then we just relaxed for the rest of the day...so nice!

Thanks to John, Laura and Dylan for throwing yet another great party. We had so much fun!

Happy 4th of July, everyone and thank you to all of our men and women who fight for our freedom everyday. God Bless America!!!