Fun with the Littles

Another fun playdate with Lauren and Sam Little. Lauren is now FIVE, which just blows my mind as I remember her as an infant like it was yesterday. These photos were taken with Kelli's super-fancy "Dad camera" -- I think it may be time for an upgrade for me (hint, hint Eric).

Las Primas

Cousins Kayla and Abby had a slumber party with us this weekend so Jamie and Steve could celebrate their anniversary and we had such a great time-- Merritt is just in awe of them and doesn't stop smiling when they're around.

The aftermath of Mer's first spaghetti dinner (K & A rolled their own meatballs-- delish!)Doting cousins reading to Mer

Downtime at the Lake

After a hectic month of stomach bugs, living out of a suitcase at Hoop and Bobbie's while our floors were refinished and Hurricane Ike damage was finally repaired, a road trip to San Antonio, busy days at Kick and other miscellaneous holiday craziness, we wrapped up the season with some much-needed downtime at the lakehouse. Grumpy and Nonna in from Phoenix were our special guests.

Introducing Claire, Hoop and Bobbie's new addition-- this is her inaugural Blog appearance!

Holiday Road Trip

We broke in our car DVD player for a road trip to see family in San Antonio (how did anyone travel with kids before these??) this past weekend.

Granddad and Aunt Meredith teaching Mer the fine art of cookie dunking
Enjoying the Christmas tree

A highchair with history-- my brother and sisters all ate here

Woo hoo-- Mexican brunch!

Guitar Hero is So 2007

Last year's Guitar Hero gift had nothing on Rock Band. The girls were so cute rocking out to Nirvana! Who knew?

Merry Christmas!

I thought this year would be all about the wrapping paper and not the gifts, but Mer really got into it.

Big girl bowls!

"OMG, I've been wanting this!"

Mischievious Mer

I only turned my back for a second...

Pics That Didn't Make the Xmas Card Cut

La Nina
Adoring Mom and Dad

Mer and Dad

Jess + Mer = BFFs 4ever

I love how Mer is dipping her toe in the grass in this pic