Mom's The Word

Ladies and Gentelmen... I now present to you... Adalyn's first word!



Here are a few pictures of other things we have done lately...


Devin was able to get tickets from his work to a suite at a Grizzlies Hockey Game. It was fun and Adalyn really liked watching the players skate around on the ice.

Adalyn's first 'big girl' bath. Up until now she has been sitting in the bumbo with the shower running. She didn't quite know what to make of it all.

Here she is 'helping' mom make cards. Can't get mad at the mess when such a cute girl is making it!

S.O.S.

Last night I had the opportunity of participating in our ward's Sisters of Service Retreat. After being in the ward for a little more than 6 months, I finally discovered what amazing sisters I have surrounding me. Not only was this retreat a good way to finally meet more people, but I was also able to learn so much about them. As part of it we were asked to write down a service that we could provide another sister and then gift wrap it. We then picked them as if it were a white elephant game. I came to find that this group of women is not only talented in so many different ways, but they are so willing to give anything to serve another sister. I am grateful to my husband for not only giving me the opportunity to go, but pushing me into it as well. And I look forward to getting to know my fellow sisters even more.

(Sorry, no pictures... I forgot my camera!)

Be Prepared

Okay, so I am obviously a little too prepared! However, my friend, Jessica, and I discovered this idea and could not resist doing it right away! I guess it will have to serve as a decoration until the appropriate time.

Besides, I don't know how I will ever be able to discipline this cute little girl!
During the making of the chairs Adalyn was well entertained by Jessica's son Jonas. They had a great time playing and talking to each other. It was very cute!

Halloween of Firsts

Adalyn's first Halloween was very eventful. During the day we went to Devin's work party. You would never believe what Halloween can do to an office full of professionals!

Special Delivery!



Yep...you either go Big or go home! The horses weren't the only props of the day... there was also a Ghostbuster car! It was so funny!
After that we ended up going to our ward's Trunk-Or-Treat. This was a FIRST for Devin and I. We have never had to pass out candy before, so needless to say, as Rookies, we ended up quite short. We had no idea what kind of madness was in store, and we only lasted about 10 minutes before having to close up shop!

Everyone commented on what a cute 'lil ducky she was!

We thought about having Adalyn score some candy so we would have more to pass out, but in the end we decided to just hang our heads and drive away.
Oh, how much more fun the holidays are with kids!