Pineville Christmas Parade

This year, Isabella and I met up with Kristi, Scott, Nathan, and Matt for the Christmas parade in Pineville. Brian was in the parade, along with the Chick-Fil-A cows. He drove the pickup and the cows rode in the back when they were tired of walking. Isabella loved the parade and really loved seeing daddy in it. She was bundled up and stayed real warm. She also caught lots and lots of candy!

Lights and Fireworks in Natchitoches 2011

We went to Natchitoches the first weekend in December to see the fireworks and ligts along the river. Bella Grace loved seeing the fireworks that went off to music and seeing the lights along the river. Mom and dad managed to navigate their way through the crowds and enjoyed the fun just as much as Isabella.

Final 2011 Christmas Pictures with Brian's Family

Bella Grace insisted on Grann and Aunt Suzie giving her a bath and both were more than happy to do so. She loves her popsicle soap and so did Grann and Aunt Suzie. Before Grann and Papa B left on Sunday, we had to take those final pictures. I loved everyone's expressions! We had a blast and made many sweet memories! Thanks so much for coming to see us everyone and we love you!

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.