Nine Months Old on Christmas Day

Christmas morning coffee with the kids!

Playing with my tool set!

Hat and Mittens

Merry Christmas

I got presents!
I had fun at Aunt MaryAnn's house.
I was so tuckered after the big day. So I took a little snooze with Grandma.

A Very Sad Day

I can't even describe how sad I am to tell you that our precious little cat Chloe' was put to sleep today. She had irreversible anemia that would not have likely improved even with treatment. We did not want her to suffer any more than she already did. She was a real trooper - we didn't even know she wasn't feeling well until a couple days ago.

Those of you who met Chloe' will remember her spunk and sassy nature, and most certainly, her beautiful blue eyes. She was dainty and feminine and sweet. She loved to cuddle and was very talkative.

We will miss her so much. Abby and Niles don't know what to do with themselves. I know they'll miss her, too.

If you have a pet, you understand the permanent stamp they put on your heart. We will always fondly remember our sweet little Chloe'.

Hanging out in my Undies

Before and After

I donated 8 inches of my hair to Pantene's Beautiful Lengths program which makes wigs for women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. Here's me before: Here's me after:

Nosy Baby

Nick loves the Christmas tree. He moves so fast now, he can usually get a few seconds to peek at the presents.
Busted! Naughty Baby!

I'll try to stand up on just about anything...See - I did it

Clean as a Whistle

Brrrrrrrrr!

My Baby's Crawling

Now that he's mobile, Mom's a little busier.

My Favorite Present

Hey - look what showed up under my Christmas tree! It's just the right size and color and it's wrapped so beautifully!

All The Kids

Ferocious tiger guarding toys.

I woke up and all these cats were sitting on me!

Nick's First Christmas Tree Ornament

Eight Months Old

Happy Thanksgiving

We managed to corral the cousins for a Thanksgiving picture. Aren't they cute?

Nicholas is really starting to enjoy puzzles.

Daddy and Nick had a fun time rough-housing at Grandma and Grandpa Carrier's house.

Five O'clock Shadow

MMMMMmmmm - these prunes are tasty. They look a bit like a five-o'clock shadow.

Auntie Martha

Haley is 13

I can't believe Haley is 13. I was her nanny when she was just a little baby. Now she is taller than me! I visited her on her birthday over the weekend.

Standing Up

Nicholas loves to stand up now. He's not very steady, but he has no fear. He doesn't crawl yet, but somehow he is still managing to get into everything.

Ribbit