Christmas 2009

This year Lexie had a little better idea of what was going on during Christmas. She enjoyed the tree and lights around the house. She also really liked pointing out Jesus in her magnetic nativity on the fridge and the Little People one that sat on the kitchen counter. At dinner tonight she even pointed to the fridge and asked, "Where Jesus?" Like last year the best part of the season was watching her enjoy it. We are eternally gratefully to God for sending His Little Boy to Earth for our little girl.

Lexie kicked off Christmas with a party at Champions for Children.

"I'm helping Mommy wrap presents."




This year she got to eat more than just grits at our Christmas Eve dinner at Waffle House.




"Hehe, this thing talks to me and knows my name."

"Yay! A UGA cheerleader! Go Dawgs!"

A new set of wheels

Taking a break from presents to eat breakfast

"We've got to get the house clean before all the company arrives."

"Whew! This is hard work."

"I've gotten better at this unwrapping thing since last year."

"Aunt Sarah got me a recorder. Daddy said that Camryn is getting one next year."

"What's in here? This present's bigger than me."

So sweet

Lexie loves books

Lexie really enjoys reading. Donnie has Blue Hat, Green Hat and Doggies practically memorized. Not to mention the Brown Bear/Panda Bear/Polar Bear What do you See/Hear series. Here Lexie enjoys some time with one of her favorites: Bible Stories.

In her right hand she's holding the Baby Jesus (all 8 lbs 6 oz of Him) from her Little People Nativity set.

"Which story should I read today?"

"I love my Bible."

Shoes, shoes, shoes

Lexie has recently taken to trying on shoes...mostly ones that aren't hers.

"You caught me!"

"Well? What do you think?"

Ready for a jog

Not so sure about this look

Thanksgiving 2009

This Thanksgiving was the first where Lexie could enjoy the traditional food. She loved it.

Mommy's little helper

Daddy's little eater

Halloween 2009

Lexie was a cupcake this year. Now that she has a mouth full of teeth, she enjoyed the candy that comes with wearing the costume.

So sweet.

"What? We brought this candy from home. I'm just testing it before we give it to folks."

"Thanks for offering me that toy, but I'll take this Snickers."

"Yes, I am aware it is raining, but there's still candy out there."

Pumpkin Patch 2009

We returned to Burt's Pumpkin Patch this year, and it was a completely different experience. Last year, we carried Lexie around the patch; this year we chased her.

"WOW! Look at all the pumpkins!"

"I'm going to find the perfect one for us to take home."

"This is so much fun."

"This tractor is pretty cool, but...

"I'm determined to find the perfect pumpkin."

"I'm getting closer I can feel it."

"And here it is: my favorite pumpkin."

"Don't feel lonely, pumpkin. I found a little friend for you."

"Finding the right pumpkin is hard work. I deserve a cool treat."

The Next Great Chef?

"There's no food on this table. Let's see if I can fix that."

"There's plenty of food in here."

"Now to find the right pot."

" I enjoy snacks like goldfish...

"and a mouthful of banana."

"But nothing hits the spot like ketchup with a little hamburger...

"Or pasta sauce and a little pasta."