Thankful...

We had the best Thanksgiving.  Big A and Granny came to share the holiday with us--and we also spent lots of time with Aunt Patty, Uncle Skig, and Cousin Dave.  We have so much to be thankful for this year.  Can't believe the Lil' Bean is getting so big.  She is truly blessed to have such a wonderful family that loves her so much.  Can't ask for more than that. 

Out to dinner!

Playing with her new train from Granny & Big A

Happy Thanksgiving!

With Big A and Uncle Skig

Love

The Vogts!

Thinking about giving Cousin Dave a high five...

Trying out all the food!

I totally forgot to take pics of all my fabulous food!  I was too busy being the hostest...but as my Mom put it "it was the best food ever."  Everything is the best ever according to Janet :)

Here's a pic of Berit from last year's Thanksgiving...only 6 months old! 

18 months!!!

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Today we are thankful for our little 18 month old.  Here's what's going on at 18 months:

• Biggest news is her height.  She grew 2.5 inches from her 15 month check-up, and is now 32 inches long.  She's now in the 68th percentile! 
• Weighs 21.3 pounds-- equivalent to the 10th percentile.
• Loves to unwrap gum wrappers
• Mysteriously does not like breakfast anymore, or any meal for that matter.  Much prefers snacking on goldfish.  Also recently has discovered M&M's...but since she doesn't eat dinner, she rarely gets them! 
• Occassionally doesn't like the high chair.  I'm not ready to give up on the high chair.  It allows me to eat, and clean while she is trapped in there! 
• New words are: 'baby' 'teeth' 'cheese' 'hi'
• Loves 'piggy bean' rides with Daddy (piggy back ride). 
• TRYING to take away the Popo during the day-- but it's a work in progress! 

Here comes Thanksgiving!

We are getting ready for the holidays!! 

Puppy Love...

From Day 1, Berit has always loved Maya.

Maya, on the other hand, hasn't always been so sure of Berit. 

But not ONCE has Maya ever snapped, bitten, or scared Berit.  She has been very gentle and sweet, and that's all we could ever ask for.  Maya used to be the queen bee around here-- but now she comes second.  She may get less attention, (and for that I am very sorry) but she's still part of the family and we love her!

First time in the snow!

We had our SECOND snowstorm of the fall this week-- but this was Berit's official first time in the snow.  Last year, she was not walking at this time (obviously), so she didn't really experience the snow last year.  This age is so much fun!  I love watching her experience things for the first time.  Here are some pics from her first outing: