Mmm Good!

We thought we would try rice cereal this week and it turned out that she loves it! She gets excited about sitting in the big girl seat and even tries to use the spoon herself! She's yet to master the sippy cup, but let's not grow up too fast!

It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas!

Thanksgiving weekend we went to our local Christmas Tree farm and chose our own Christmas tree. It's so much fun starting some of our own family traditions with Shae this year! We got the tree decorated that night and the stockings up too! I have most of the shopping done and lots of gifts under the tree already. We're getting really excited about seeing family again in just a couple weeks!

Time to Give Thanks!

We have a lot to be grateful for this fall with being in good health and being surrounded by family and friends. This post is a little after the fact but our hearts remain grateful. We were able to spend Thanksgiving day with both sides of our families and had a great time of visiting, games of cards, and of course plenty of food!
Shae and I spent a few minutes outside before the weather turned and I was able to get a few "fall" pictures of her.

Better than a tent!

Last week was the annual elk hunt in Creede, Colorado and Jeremy and I took Shae and went with his parents, my dad and brothers and a couple family friends. Some of us stayed in a cabin while the rest of the group stayed in a cold tent! We had a great week four-wheeling in the mountains and hanging out in the cabin! Take a look at some of the shots we got from the week.

Outdoor Activities!

Dinner anyone?

We took turns cooking dinner and all pitched in to help each other out.

Thank Heaven for Grandparents!

Daddy's Girl

Our little family!

Company of Uncles

Just a couple of her uncles but plenty of fun nonetheless!

Shae is Grandpa's lil lady and obviously enjoyed wearing his hunting hat!

That's how I roll!

Shae began rolling over while we were on vacation. After she conquered that feat she was over it and hasn't done it again since that day. She's on to trying to sit up now!

Watching Mommy cook did her in!

Aunt Tereta gave Shae a soft Winnie the Pooh book and the crinkly pages and teething patches make it her new favorite toy!

Auntie Sarah is a great help with all the little ones and is maturing into lovely young lady!

Shae and I met Mom and Heather with all the kids in St. Joe for a fun day shopping on the town. We took a little break at the mall to feed the babies and give the big boys a treat.

Granny Snider thought Shae needed a new swing and it put her right to sleep!

Shae has loved the water since her very first bath and any time with Daddy is special!

All smiles!

Workin' Hard!

I love to watch Mommy work!

First Portrait Session ~ 4 weeks old

No, my hair isn't really this red :)

Go Chiefs!

My first Huskers game!

Giving Mama Kisses

Shae Analise

I weighed 8 lbs 1 oz. and was 20 3/4 inches long with auburn hair and dark blue eyes!

Daddy got the honors of putting my first diaper on me!

Daddy is such a natural