Rodeo

Week before last Grant and I took Bella to the Stockshow. She was facinated by it all. We went to the actual rodeo on Tuesday night, but they were cleaning the barns and we didn't get to see very many of the animals so we went back on Saturday and got to see more. Of course we would wait to go through the barns until it was freezing outside, but Bella stayed nice and warm as you can see. I'm really disappointed because I missed a perfect photo opportunity. Bella actually fell asleep in Grant's coat like that, but I thought I could wait until we got to the car to take the picture. Of couse she woke up before we got there. Oh well, you get the gist of it.

We had a wonderful time in MN visiting with the Garvin clan. We had plenty of snow and frigid temperatures. Here is a picture of me "sliding", as they call it in MN, on my rear. My brother Matt was our gingerbread man maker. He made them from a vegan recipe he and Katy had. They tasted just like cookies made from my mother's recipe.

Bella was the belle of the ball. Everyone enjoyed playing with her and she loved the attention. Ben got in lots of practice for when he and Beth have kids.

Bella also found plenty of ways to get some good sleep, but during the day! I'm so glad she's a snuggler!

Ben and Beth borrowed a swing and it was Bella's favorite activity. She was enthralled with the mobile and fell asleep every time we started the swing which is probably why she didn't sleep at night.

Christmas

Gran and PaPa with all the grand kids

Bella with her cousin

Happy Harris family!

Bella with PaPa and cousin

We had a great Christmas! How appropriate that our little miracle should have the miracle of snow for her first Christmas! It made things a little interesting going to Brownwood, but we had no problems. Can't wait to see the Garvin side this week!

Fun Times

Sunday we went to see "Ice" at the Gaylord Texan. The theme was the Grinch and it was so cool! Bella even endured her hat to go, too bad she couldn't see anything! :)

We have a 7 year old friend who has taken on the job of being Bella's big brother. Last Friday he took her to Build-a-Bear to build her a bunny just like a special one that he has. These are pictures of our adventure.

New Weight

I took Bella to get her RSV shot today and she weighed in at 10lb 12oz and 22in long! I can't believe what a chunk! :) She's getting so big so fast!

Before Santa and Sizing Things Up

I took these pictures last week to show how much Bella has grown. She's a little heat box and got way too hot in this sweater!

Good thing I took these photos before we left since she didn't wake up for Santa!

Santa

We went and saw Santa today. Bella didn't want to wake up so we had to improvise. :)