Merry Christmas 2011!

We went over to Uncle Doug's and Aunt Sue's for Christmas Eve. This is MOCHA...she's kind of an ugly dog (wire haired something), but I still love her and wanted to chase her and give her hugs all night.

This is my new Radio Flyer bike from Grandma and Grandpa! I can't quite do the pedals yet, but I want to ride it all the time. I cried when I had to get off.

Daddy and Grandpa wore out their backs pushing me up and down the hallway and around the room. I thought it was so fun!

OMG!!!! This is a Justin Bieber book! Alexis got this notebook for Christmas, but I saw it and couldn't help my excitement. Well..it's a book, and I LOVE books!

This is my Curious George Goes to the Zoo book that I got from Santa...I love it!

Hugs to my bunny and book set from my Uncle Steve! I really love my uncle and am so happy to see him. He makes me smile!

Daddy...can you get my new vaccuum out of that box any sooner?? I want to see how this works!

I did pretty good tearing the wrapping paper off all the presents, but I just need help getting them all out of the package...they are all stuck so tight in there! I can get used to opening these presents! :)

Hi Vince...fancy meeting you here up on the fireplace. Do you think you can share your toys with me? I really like that Toy Story horse of yours. Vince is my cousin if you forgot...he is 4 months older than me.

Now mommy and Niki are trying to get us to pose for them. I thought we did okay. Mom put these silly Santa jingle bell slippers on me. I guess I'm festive, right? You won't catch me in things like this forever.

My new table and chair set!! Grandpa put it all together and set it up for me. I go round and round the table and sit in each colored chair. Who knew chairs and a table would be a hit for a 17 month old?? I wanted to play around this thing forever!

Here's my family and me. Mom even has a baby in her tummy...he'll come out to visit me in early March. I have an ear infection, so my ears are hurting a little, but I didn't let that stop my fun all Christmas.

I think I'm the luckiest little girl in the world! I am sooooooo loved by my parents, grandparents and family. I had so much fun this year opening Christmas presents and playing with my new toys on Christmas morning. I got a new vaccuum, table and chairs, Radio Flyer bike, shopping cart, paints and lots of other goodies! I also had fun hanging out with all my cousins...especially Vince who is so handsome.

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR MAKING THIS A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER.

Visit to Omaha & Christmas Decorating

Here I am hanging out with my friend, James. He is 3 weeks older than me. He was pretty good about sharing his snacks with me. I haven't seen him since I was like a month old when he came to Fargo to visit me.

I went over to the Coffey's house (Nora, Eva and Adele's house) to visit all of my friends. James isn't in the picture because he didn't want to sit still. I didn't want my picture taken either. From left to right we have Layla, Johnny, Eva, Eli, Nora (holding Adele...nope that's not a doll!), me and Isaiah. I had fun. My mom had fun too seeing Rachel, Amanda and Mikala.

Peek-a-boo. My favorite past time...opening and closing doors.

Okay, Rainey...the lesson for today is reading and writing. I will flip through this book and you let me know when you see something you like. I am the teacher and you are the student for today.

Holy smokes! I'm fast as lightening in these new snow boots (courtesy of Alexa- thank you!). I ran back and forth from the kitchen to the Christmas tree. These heavy boots really gave me a leg workout.

Did I mention I ran for like 10 minutes!!? I love these boots and want to wear them all the time...even with no pants on. :)

I think these ornaments are the best! They are almost like little bags. I can put them around my wrist and carry them around.

This is a neat one...a little mouse. Mom and dad put all the unbreakable ornaments that I can play with toward the bottom of the tree. I like to point out all of the "balls" toward the top.

Paige 16 Months- So Active

I've been on the move and so active. I started dancing a few weeks ago and LOVE my music. My favorite song is "John Jacob Jingle Heimer Schmidt". I've incorporated some new moves lately. Here I am dancing on mommy's birthday...

http://youtu.be/xfvGACJyggc

Here's another video for you to see my lovable side. I'm playing with Rainey (as always) and later giving HUGS!

http://youtu.be/GrozpjVdf2g

We'll post more pictures soon! We'll be off to Omaha for Thanksgiving on Wednesday!

Happy Halloween!

This year I LOVED my monkey costume! I thought it was a pretty neat "coat". Mommy and Daddy took me around to see the neighbors on our street. I was a super good girl walking around!

I thought my pumpkin pail was the best...cuz it is just like a bag/purse! I could carry around rocks, sticks and CANDY!

YAY!!! I'm on the run! Onto the next house...c'mon mom and dad...you're falling behind!

Rainey, you have a funny cowboy man riding on your back! She was a little bull this year. Next year maybe we'll coordinate our costumes!

My Little BROTHER!

I really don't understand this picture, but mommy and daddy say I have a little BROTHER growing in my mommy's tummy! I guess I'll get to meet him the beginning of March.

Mommy and I made this sign to show you all there is a baby BOY in mommy's tummy. We found out today and were pretty surprised that there wasn't a sister in there for me. So that means I don't have to share all my girlie stuff :)

I think mommy is hiding something under her shirt. She says it's a baby, but I can't find him!

Pumpkin Patch and Zoo!

I had so much fun running around the pumpkin patch and mostly playing and stomping in the leaves!

Daddy helped me run on top of the hay bales in the hay maze! I thought it was the coolest!

Getting taller! :) We'll come back next year and see how much taller I get!

Ummmm...Mom, Dad! I think this one is pretty good. It has good color and shape. Let's get it!

I picked my pumpkin! Dad...I can't carry it though. I need help.

Aaaaawhoooo! This is my new wolf sound. Mom and dad think it is so darn cute.

I'm gonna be a good big sis and push the baby all over town in the stroller. I love to push things!

DUCKS!!!! Kack, kack, kack!!! Daddy and I were feeding the ducks at the zoo and I couldn't stop quacking :

HUGS!! Ohhhhhh Daddy...I love you! I love to give BIG HUGS to mom, dad, Rainey and my babies and puppies.

My Visit to Spicer!

Hugs to baby Reese! She was so sweet and didn't even make a peep all day! She was all smiles. I LOVE her!

Mom and I made the trip to Spicer to see Delaney (2) and Reese (5 months). I had so much fun playing with so many cool new toys!

Delaney wasn't so sure about me. I sure liked hanging out with them and wish they were closer to play more often.

14 Months and so Fun!

Daddy and I are wrestling around. I ended up crushing his neck and tickling his face. I thought it was pretty funny.

I really like to play with Rainey. I can point out (almost poke out) her eyes, mouth and nose. And...I think it's funny when I bonk her on the head. She is such a good sport and just sits there. Although when she gets really annoyed with me she gets up and moves away from me :(

Running around with my bag. Give me any bag and I'll play forever!

Awwwwww...HUGS! I'm starting to give lots of hugs...to my dogs. I love this little purple dog that barks (from Uncle Doug and Aunt Sue). It makes me smile all the time.

Yep...this is my HUG. I put it up to my ear and tilt my head. :)

Oh Rainey...you silly dog. I LOVE playing with you.

More HUGS! I love my big pillow/sleeping bag dog from my aunt Katie and Steve. I just barrel over him and give lots hugs and kisses. Mom says it is the cutest.

Labor Day Omaha Visit

Mommy and I made a weekend trip to Omaha to visit family and friends. I had a lot of fun staying at Grandma and Grandpa's house. I think I've picked up mommy's shopping habits. Or...maybe I just like carrying around bags.

I went to visit Layla and Johnny. They had lots of cool toys to play with. I only wish we lived closer to play together more often.

There's just too much going on to sit still for a picture. These kids are just a hoot to hang out with! Layla is soooo busy running around and Johnny loves his spiderman watch. He told me that I couldn't play with it...but that's okay.

Swinging in Grandma's yard just before I stepped in doggie doo-doo. EW! Mommy washed my shoes up good as new!

I love ALL kids of dogs! Even the fake plastic ones. Grandpa LeRoy had all kinds of pretend animals to play with. I can bark like a dog and quack like a duck now. Well...mommy says it sounds more like kack kack- close! :)

My cousin Alexa and I swinging in the yard. I love everything "Alexa" down to her iCarly bag and her pink glittery shoes. She saves her hand-me-downs for me...and I LOVE it!

My all time favorite is ROCKS! I think I fell into heaven at Grandpa LeRoy's. His driveway was FULL of rocks! I threw 'em, I tried eating 'em and I banged 'em together. Rocks are so much fun.

Henry Doorly Zoo time!! I liked all the animals but I liked to people watch too.

In the petting zoo I fed the goats hay and followed them all over the place.

I even saw HUGE gorillas! One of the gorillas came up to me slowly...turned his head to look at me and smiled (showed his big yellow teeth) and I thought that was scary. I cried...but only for a split second.