Christmas was Wonderful!

We spent Christmas at my Uncle Billy's house. This first picture is of me eating a very BIG cookie. My face doesn't show it well, but I was enjoying this cookie very much. I got to spend a lot of time with my cousins. This is a picture of my cousin Hannah hanging me upside down. The world looks so much different this way.

Here is a picture of me as the Princess!! I am standing in a castle. I love being the Princess!

My cousin Michael and I get a long very well. He loves showing me all his neat toys. Here he is telling me about his Sponge Bob with very BIG feet. I love my cousin Michael.

I was warm, so I got to run around in my diaper... Uncle Mark shared his chocolate covered pretzels with me. YUMMY..

At that point, I didn't even care about my presents, I just wanted to eat eat eat.. Thank You Daddy for opening my gifts for me. I was so excited to play with my new toys too, once my pretzel was gone.

Full Term...

I am 9 months pregnant... The first picture is of me NOW, at 36 weeks and carrying Reese.. The second picture is of me at 36 weeks with Tessa. WOW.. I am getting so close!! Feeling great! Reese Noelle should arrive soon!!

Ho Ho Ho

We went to see Santa Claus today. I call him Ho Ho Ho. Although I did keep saying, "there's ho!" Mommy and daddy said I have to work on that for next year. I didn't cry this year, but the guy in the fuzzy white beard still scares me a bit. I didn't feel like sitting on his lap, but he still gave me a treat for being such a good girl this year. I can't wait to see what he brings me!

Playing in the Snow

I had so much fun playing in the snow. It was very cold outside and getting dark but I didn't mind. Mommy and Daddy helped me dig in the snow, and Daddy taught me how to make snow angels. I think it is going to be a fun winter as long as they keep taking me outside.

I've been very busy!

This week I decorated a gingerbread house with Mommy and Daddy. They said I did much better this year because I didn't eat the gingerbread man. Yeah me!

Also, while Mommy and Daddy were hanging ornaments on the Christmas tree I got very hungry and served myself a big bowl of cheerios. I have become Miss Independent!

8 Month Pregnant!

Yes, I am a little over 8 Months Pregnant now (33 Weeks), but here is the latest picture of me at 32 Weeks. Reese is moving all the time and keeping me up at night. I am so excited to meet her. The doctor says baby Reese is growing strong and that everything looks great!!! I will keep you all posted.

Olson Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving with the Olson's.. What a wonderful time! I never leave there without learning a few things. Grandma and Grandpa's house is always so much fun.

Daddy showed me some BIG cows that are next door.

Grandpa took me on a tractor ride. I was a little scared, but it too was a learning experience.
Also, Asher taught me the ins and outs of making a "Perfect" grilled cheese sandwich.


Aunt Jenoa and Uncle Nathan let my Daddy borrow baby Ellie for a little while to teach me how to play with her in preperation for my baby sister Reese! I think Ellie is beautiful and I loved rubbing her head. She is so sweet!

I also played the Wii... I didn't really know what to do with the remote control, but Hannah showed me how to play. Boy was that fun..

Happy Halloween!

This is my buddy, Andrew. He let me tag along for trick-or-treating. He's only 4, and he's already achieved the rank of Jedi master.

I had so much fun with mommy and daddy. I didn't even mind wearing the outfit. In fact, I kept it on most of the night.

This is my mommy and I snuggling up to keep warm. Mommy taught me how to knock on doors and say "thank you" when people gave me candy.

I loved trick-or-treating. Mommy and daddy kept emptying my bucket, so I could fill it again and again!

Here's daddy with Obi-won and Princess Leia. Obi-won kept using his Jedi mind tricks to have people give Andrew and I more candy. Thanks Obi-won...you were my only hope.

Halloween Fun!

Mom and I went to the library for a Halloween Story time. I was so glad to see Paige and Ryan there too. They are my good friends. We went trick-or-treating to the different desks in the library. I got a lot of goodies. I didn't want to wear my costume, so Mommy put me in this cute pumpkin shirt and bow.

This is my VERY GOOD friend Allison. She is so much fun to play with. Allison and her sister Maddy come over every Monday while their parents study the bible with Mommy and Daddy. I love Mondays now.. and I love Allison and Maddy!! After a long discussion, I decided to make my pumpkin a "HAPPY" pumpkin. I really liked helping Mommy clean out the pumpkin and carve out his face. Grandma was so proud of my carving that I had to get a picture with her and my pumpkin!

I met someone famous!!

This past weekend Mom and I headed to the Huntley Library to see my friend Curious George. He was so nice and friendly. Mom and I decided to get our picture taken with him. Mom wanted me to get a picture of me sitting on his lap, but I thought mom would like to be in on it too... So I insisted that she join me in this picture..

Tessa's Birthday Part 2

We had so much fun in Olsonville. Aunt Brooke made a beautiful Care bear cake and I couldn't feel more special. Being 2 take a lot more responsibility. You have to be cute all the time. Grandma and Grandpa were so much fun. I loved playing with my cousins too. As you can see by the pictures, this past weekend was a blast. I can't wait to see everyone again at Thanksgiving.

Tessa's 2nd Birthday (part 1)

I had a wonderful birthday with the Anderson's. I got so many nice things and really enjoyed playing with my cousins. Grandma Anderson made a Care Bear Cake for me. It was delicious. I love birthday cake! Here are a few pictures of me during the party!