Family Pictures

{Consider this your Christmas card this year...I'm too busy with work}

Even though we had one MAD little girl, they ended up decent.

MY FAVORITE! {below}

San Joaquin Nature Conservatory

We went exploring today, and stumbled upon this fantastic place. Old barn, new barn, ranch house, pond, rabbits, owls, ducks, deer, vineyards, climbing trees, ivy covered walkways, walking trails, stone house, picnic benches, etc., My new favorite place? Yep.

There is nothing better

There is nothing better than holding, squeezing, hugging, kissing and cuddling you in my arms. You, Miss Mills, make my life incredible!

Happy Cows Live in California!

Halloween was fun. I'm happy it's over.

We had 3 parties at Tumble, 1 "trunk or treat", 6 trips to the store for dry ice, 6 failed cupcakes, 1 make shift decorated trunk for "trunk or treat", 3 sleepless nights...but 1 adorable cow!

Growing So Quickly

This won't be the last time I'm at a loss for words just thinking about how much

{I.LOVE.YOU}

. i love that you don't like headbands or bows.

.i love that you crawl to the window and cry when I leave from home.

.i love that you sleep through the night.

.i love that you crawl up the stairs at tumble and bounce on the trampoline all by yourself.

.i love that you follow me around the house and try to crawl up my legs and into my arms.

.i love that you'll give me your sweet open mouthed kisses.

.i love that you smile so big when you see me after being away a short time.

.i love your dimples.

.i love the feeling of you in my arms, there is nothing better.

.love your pointed toes!

note to self:: don't put Amelia down for a nap in just her diaper...she likes to take it off?!?

The Happiest Place On Earth

We headed to Disneyland to help Jessi celebrate her 9th birthday! The weather was great, the crowd was small, the lines were short, and baby swap was super convenient!

Things we enjoyed: The Baby Center (genius), The Baby Swap System, The Parade, The Dark Chocolate Covered Marshmallows, The Rides Of Course, Listening To Our Podcasts And Learning Some Interesting Things About The Park, How Nice EVERYBODY That Works There Is, Letting Grandma Buy Everything :)

Things Amelia enjoyed: It's A Small World, Winnie The Pooh, Peter Pan, Roger Rabbit, Her Stuffed Minnie Mouse, Her Minnie Mouse Ears, The Carousal, The Parade.

Things she hated!: Pirates Of The Caribbean...yeah so I felt like the meanest mom ever...

9 months

This month has been so much fun and brought on such noticeable changes in you!

-We bought you a bigger car seat
-You have graduated from an "army crawl" to a "froggy crawl"
-You pull yourself up in your crib
-We lowered your crib
-You are absolutely CRAZY in the bathtub. The bathroom floor is drenched!
-You still wake up 1 to 2 times each night, I don't really mind though
-You give kisses to just about anyone
-You wave "Hi" and "Bye" almost on demand
-You love to rub your face all around in any type of blanket
-You try to be a part of music time at TumbleAmerica
-You make your way all around the house...living room, kitchen, bathroom...
-We fed you chicken, black beans, cooked egg yolk, pear and cooked avocado, you liked it all
-You are very into Mr.Tux (the cat)
-You FINALLY showed us that you CAN in fact, laugh at us! Music to our ears!
-You go from lying down to sitting up in 2 seconds flat

-You weigh 18 pounds 5 ounces

-You are 28 inches long

Your personality is sure starting to shine through! Just so you know, we adore it!

Wishon Lake Camping Trip

I may not think Fresno is very pretty (okay...I don't think it's at all pretty), but if you drive a few hours out of town, it's beautiful! We went camping with the Klatt's for a weekend trip. We had such a great time! Papa Rick rented a trailer for the girls, while the others roughed it in tents, and Nick in the truck bed. Amelia was completely mesmorized by the constant action, but the campfire was her favorite. Nick about lost his heart when he was woken up by a bear (raccoons) in the middle of the night. He could hear the panting and growling right above his head and was terrified. He slowly peeked out of his sleeping bag to see the furry little guys eating the dogs food. He thought his life was over before he realized it wasn't actually a big brown bear! We went fishing, hiking, swimming, and roasted s'mores, which was my favorite part. Camping buddies included: Rick, Lori, Kelsey, Pete, Sharmela, Jessi, Jerry, Jody and Ben. We are already looking forward to next year.

Some things about you...
You have stopped nursing.
You don't sleep through the night anymore.
You have two bottom teeth.
You try so hard to hard to sit yourself up from laying down, but can't.
You love swimming, and the bath.
You don't like it when I put lotion on you.
You actually keep yourself entertained for more than 7 minutes...yay!
We have started practicing somersaults (hehe).
You actually let me read to you a little bit now.
You will let me sing to you while falling asleep on my chest.
You lalaLOVE to be outside.
I put you in a baby swing at the park, you really liked it.

Your favorite toys are the remote control, toothbrush, stuffed anteater and the saucer.
You like baby food, but not peas, green beans, or plain fruit.
You love drinking from water bottles and sippy cups.
You only say one word "maaamamama".
I love it.
We love you.

While I was gathering up things to go swimming, you decided that it was nap time. I love how you sleep with one arm over your eyes. I also love your ruffle butt and rolly legs!