The Happy Couple

When the happy couple returned from the Turks & Caicos honeymoon we had a gift opening party!  They got a lot of great gifts.  Look at their tans!!  So unfair.. living in the midwest has ruined my tan forever..hehe :)

A Busy Day!!

Proud little sister Makelle 

Proud older sister Alexis with baby Sydni

Proud older brother Jaden with baby Sydni

Dec 12th was a busy day!  My sister and sister-in-law were both in the hospital.  Brigitte was having surgery to fix her severely deviated septum that was from multiple cheerleading injuries (catching girls in stunts and their elbows landing on her nose).  And my sister-in-law, Melissa, was in labor with my new little niece, Sydni Kristine.  She is absolutely beautiful!  

My little sister, Bri, right before surgery!  Still beautiful as ever :)

Kieley's new BFF!

Soon after we arrived in town my Mom gave Kieley the softest little Teddy Bear and Kieley LoVeD it!  It didn't take very long for Mr. Bear to become Kieley's new Best Friend.  Every where Kieley went Mr. Bear was not far behind. :)  These pictures melt my heart!  Thanks Mom for capturing these precious moments.

Michael and Whitney's Wedding!

My brother Michael and his wife Whitney!

My little brother Michael got married, yay!  I was so excited to fly back to see this beautiful wedding and it was BEAUTIFUL!  It was so much fun to see all our family and friends I haven't seen in what seems like forever!  We are so happy for you Mike & Whitney!  We wish you both the best in the future and we love you lots!

The Girls in the family minus my little girl. 

The boys!

My "hot" husband Aaron (love a man in a tux :)

My Beautiful little sister Brigitte!

My little princess!

Kieley loved giving her cousin Makelle kisses all night. :)  She is so sweet!

Her entertainment most the night..hehe silly girl!

Lots of Updates

We are finally back from Utah and traveling.  We had such a wonderful time with our family and friends and miss you all already.  Thank you for all your love, food and presents!

I have LOTS of updates to post but I'm going to try and keep them in order so I thought I would start with our annual Christmas Party with our dental friends we went to the night before we left to Utah. In the past our friends, Wendy & Jared, have always hosted it and made the most delicious food but since Wendy is pregnant (Yay!) and extremely sick (sad) we decided since no one can match her amazing cooking skills so we went out to dinner to Chilis instead. We all brought our white elephant gifts, ate, and had a great time. I was sad this will be our last Christmas party all together but excited to move to the next stage in life. Aaron, Kieley and I had lots of fun!  Thanks for being such great friends!

Kieley found a new "boy" at the party.  She wouldn't sit still for a minute UNTIL Guy started to play and then she wouldn't leave his lap. Good thing his wife isn't the jealous type. :)

Dental Clinic Christmas Party

Family Photo

Aaron's Clinic at school had their annual Christmas Party and Kieley and I were able to attend this year.  Last year we (Kieley and I) were in Utah.  It was a lot of fun!  We had yummy food and lots of friends to chat with..Kieley was so happy to be with all the little kids it was super cute to watch her play. :)

Yay, for Christmas Parties!

Kieley playing with her friends.

Looking up at her Dad..so sweet!

She gets so excited with new toys it makes me giggle every time. 

Kieley's friend Dawson.  He is a month younger than her.. love those blue eyes!

Thanksgiving Weekend!

We had such a fun Thanksgiving Day and weekend!  My Dad and little brother Darin flew in and spent the holiday with us.  I have to admit I was a little worried about Thanksgiving dinner but it turned out great!  Then Darin had a gift for us.. he paid for a hotel so we could go spend the weekend in Chicago.  We had so much fun!  Shopping, staying on the 26th floor with amazing views, eating good food and spending time with your family.. could it get any better?!?  :)  Thanks Dad and Darin for coming out.. Aaron, Kieley and I loved every minute!!

Uncle Darin with "his" Kieley :)

Kieley looked so cute all bundled up I couldn't stop taking pictures.. however, she would not keep her mittens on her hands. 

Our daytime view of the city from our hotel room..awesome!

I absolutely LOVE the skyline of Chicago!  I also love how the green and red lights from the buildings are reflecting in the lake. :)

Night time view!

My handsome husband and myself

Darin, me, and our papa!

My two favorite people in front of the Christmas tree in the lobby!

You cannot go to Chicago without having a Chicago dog.  Here we are enjoying are yummy hot dogs!

Santa Clause stopped by to say hello to all the kids so we thought we should introduce Kieley to him.. and the pictures speak for them selves. ;)

Mommy to the rescue!

Kieley finally gave into her nap time while we were walking Michigan Ave.. so sweet!

Michigan Ave was so pretty decorated for the Holidays, I loved it!

Aaron enjoying some Hot Coco from Starbucks.

Uncle Darin in his favorite city :)

I love the Holidays everything looks so pretty decorated even Chicago's O'Hare airport!