What a wonderful holiday we had this year! It was so much fun to have all of the kids with us, including Tim and Josh. Surprisingly, Bella really got in to the gift opening and was ripping the paper off. I didn't expect that this year!

Gracie using the "You move, you lose" rule. Jen took Brella out of her seat and Gracie decided it looked pretty inviting.

Isabella turned 4 months old on December 21, 2009.

Isabella doesn't look particularly thrilled, but Precious wanted in on this picture with her. We thought it was sweet; notice the Scotties on Bella's jumper. Isabella is growing up so fast!

Bella has added "solid" foods to her diet!

A while back, Jen started Bella on rice cereal. She has since graduated to baby food - so far sweet potatoes and green beans. She loves it! She's really not a messy eater; I had to pretty much stage this messy face. (I think it's cute!) One of our friends gave Jen this neat high chair seat that is portable and just attaches to a dining room chair with straps. It's good for birth through 4 years old.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

We left Columbia Metropolitan Airport right on time (6:52 a.m.). Although the flight was a little bumpy, Isabella did very well and is a great little traveler. We didn't experience any delays and actually arrived in Green Bay ahead of our scheduled arrival time. After collecting Linda from Cindy's house, we were on our way to Egg Harbor. Mom had lunch waiting for us when we got there - Sloppy Joes and tuna salad. Yum! Not much in the way of leftovers. By evening, the whole gang was together and we enjoyed catching up.

It looks like Leann and Isabella are deep in conversation.

A new dolly from Great-grandma and Great-grandpa!

Cindy, Alex, Sadie and Isabella playing on the floor the day of our arrival.

Wisconsin, here we come!

Tomorrow morning, the girls and I leave at 6:52 a.m. for Green Bay. We are so excited and hope to catch up with everyone while we are there!