More Fun with Family in 2011

In the picture with Papa B, Isabella waited patiently until Papa B finished up some things on the computer to play with her. Bella loves hugs and could not get enough of them with Aunt Suzie!

More pictures of Christmas in Alexandria 2011

Aunt Suzie, Erika (Ka Ka as Bella calls her), Mimi and Joe came in on Friday to join in the festivies. Isabella loved playing with everyone and loved all the attention. Not only does Bella love shoes and clothes, but she also loves jewelry. She is eyeing the bracelet that Mimi was wearing.

Thanksgiving/Christmas with Grann and Papa B 2011

Due to the fact that three women were pregnant at the same time, all due within three months of each other, on Brian's side, circumstances allowed Thanksgiving and Christmas to be celebrated at our home in Alexandria, LA, minus Brian's sister and brother-in-law (they welcomed their daughter into the world a few weeks early). In the above pictures, Isabella wanted to write, just like Grann, so of course she got paper and pen and started writing. Papa always pinches Bella's cheeks, and she knows that, so she returned the favor later that night;).

Turkey Trot 2011

We stayed in Alexandria this year for Thanksgiving
and Isabella and Brian walked in the Turkey Trot
that the Fellowshp of Christian Athletes held.
Isabella did not want to walk the mile, nor did she
want to ride in the stroller, so of course Brian
did the only logical thing left-he carried her for the
whole mile:). I stayed at home to rest, not wanting to overdo it and cause the arrival of Lilly to come
earlier than expected.

At a friend's birthday party

Later in the month, Isabella went to Nathan's birthday party. Nathan got a bunny for one of his presents and Isabella loved holding the bunny and playing with Hop. Nathan's grandma was kind enough to sit close to Isabella and Hop while Isabella was holding the bunny. And of course she loved the cake!!

Pecan Festival 2011

Brian was so sweet, he volunteered to go get food for Isabella and himself. The rest of us already got something, so we finished while we waited for him. Isabella enjoyed visiting and playing with Nathan, Matt, and Mrs. Kristi. She also enjoyed relaxing with them and playing with Nathan and Matt's fishing poles when they would let her;).

Pecan Festival 2011

To carry on a tradition started last year with our friends the Morins, we headed out to the pecan festival the first weekend in November. Isabella, Nathan, and Matt enjoyed the parade and caught a lot of candy. Isabella loved getting her face painted. She picked out the sunshine, I think that is so fitting, since she brings so much joy and sunshine to our lives.