So Thankful...

~ for this sweet little girl ~ 

Coloring ~ Maya's new favorite thing! 

 So focused...

Checking out the Black Friday deals 

Maya with her look-alike doll :) 

  ~ for this sweet girl's Daddy ~

I feel like the most blessed mama in the world!  

I have a wonderfully funny, charming, smart-assed husband who always makes me laugh.  He reassures me when I think the world is crashing down on me, makes me laugh when I am feeling sad or overwhelmed, and surprises me when I am least expecting it.  I have the sweetest, funniest daughter who always makes me smile.  She gives the best hugs and kisses, not to mention high-fives and smiles.  Her giggles make me melt!  Before Maya came along, I could never imagine feeling so much love for someone. It is indescribable how much I love that sweet girl. 

And the two of them together?? Well, it can't get much better than that!  

Unless, of course, you consider our snuggly pup, Annie and our two sweet kitties....

Blessed? I think so!  

Happy Thanksgiving to YOU!  

        

Blueberry Dum Dum

We went to get Chinese take-out tonight.  I couldn't say no when the nice girl behind the counter offered Maya a blueberry sucker.  She LOVED it, and has evidence to prove it!  

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What a difference a year makes....

My baby girl is growing up right before my eyes ~ 

There is nothing I can do but enjoy eVeRy minute!

Happy Halloween!  

FALL

I have always loved this time of year with the changing seasons, football games, pumpkin carving, Pumpkin Spice lattes, cozy fireplace, Black Friday shopping, snuggly sweatshirts and sweatpants, fleecy socks, etc... I could go on and on!   This year I am especially excited to begin family traditions as a family of 3.  Don't get me wrong, last year was very special as it was Maya's first Christmas.  However, this year she {hopefully} won't sleep through every event :)   Since I am so excited, I have been making a mental list of all of the fun things I hope to do this year!  Now I am going to share it with you in hopes that you can get some ideas from me and I can get some ideas from you too! 

• Go to the pumpkin patch and apple orchard { Check }
• Carve pumpkins { Check }
• Get a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks { Check }
• Hand out candy to trick-or-treaters {Because Maya is still so young and Rob works, we are going to forego trick-or treating this year.  Instead, we will stay home in our costumes and hand out candy to all the big kids!  If you are in the area, we hope to see you on Monday!  Yes, Jenny, I mean you!}
• Pick out a tree at the Christmas Tree Farm
• Decorate a REAL Christmas tree
• Make lots of soups {broccoli soup, chili, chicken dumpling soup, and potato soup}
• Make a pumpkin pie 
• Have a football party
• Go sledding and play in the snow 
• Make brandy slush {yum!!}
• Get a peppermint mocha from Starbucks {Can't wait!!}
• Watch Christmas movies {National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, The Christmas Story, The Holiday, Santa Clause}
• Go shopping on Black Friday :) {Who's with me??}
• See the Rotary Lights
• Pictures with Santa!  
• Go to the Holiday Fair 
• Go to a holiday concert {Any ideas??}
• Listen to LOTS of Christmas Music {All I Want for Christmas is YOUUU!}
• Hang Christmas lights outside
• Do some holiday baking {dipped pretzels, peanut butter balls, oreo truffles...num, num, num}
• Cookie exchange? 
• Take a road trip to Colorado!!  {Yay!}
• Open stockings on Christmas Eve
• Open presents on Christmas Day 
• Celebrate a very special wedding with Mr. Jason Liddell and Ms. Andrea Walker! 
• Celebrate New Years with great friends!  

What do you hope to do this holiday season??  Please share your ideas!  

My new hobby!

 

 I am so excited to share that I recently signed up to be an Avon representative. I've always loved Avon products for their great quality and affordable prices! And did you know they now sell a line of baby products called Tiny Tillia?? And items for men too? I am amazed by the selection of fun items they now carry. My goal for becoming an Avon representative is to have fun, buy some great Christmas presents for my friends and family, and meet some new people along the way. I have already met a really kind and helpful woman, named Alice, who got me all set up with Avon! 

 Please check out my online store at www.youravon.com/aliddell. You can also call or email me and I will be happy to send you a real catalog! {I always prefer to page through an actual catalog myself!} Be sure to check out the "mark." product! There are some great beauty products and accessories just for the ladies!

 Happy Shopping!

OnE yEaR!

We had Maya's one year pictures and our family pictures taken last week.

Thank you, Mary! {First Expressions in Holmen}  Here's a sneak peek:  

Maya loves her Daddy <3