Thatcher is ONE

Thatcher is ONE! I just cannot believe how fast this time has gone by. We had a great time celebrating with Jimmy, Erin, and Thatcher and all our family!

Singing Happy Birthday

Loving his new truck

Snuggin' his doggy

And of course Norah will rope in anyone she can to read her a book!

Santa Came, We Saw...We Were Glad to Leave

Well, I shouldn't say 'we' were glad to leave, but a certain 2 1/2 year old was glad to leave. We stopped at Northstar Bank a week ago to see Santa. We were really talking it up with Norah for a couple days ahead of time to try to prepare her because I figured this was going to be the year she would be reluctant. And I was right! We walked in and immediately knew Norah wasn't going to have anything to do with it. Hazel did great though! Norah did get close enough to tell Santa that she wants 'presents' and 'toys' for Christmas. We will see if she gets what she asked for!

Hazel just hanging out with Santa.....and yup, that is Norah clinging to me for dear life!

Ok Mom and Dad, any time you are ready to go, I'm ready to go!

Cocoon

My secretary at school made Hazel an adorable hat as a gift. After she found out how in love with it I was and how much I love photography, she decided to knit her a cocoon too! Of course this just called for a photo shoot!  Here are some of my absolute favorite pictures of Hazel to date! :)