Christmas Cookies

Michelle, Scott, and the kids came over this afternoon and we baked Christmas cookies. The kids loved decorating and eating and we enjoyed watching them have fun. There was such a noticeable difference between watching Clara this year and thinking back to this event last year. Clara has developed such a fondness for baking and I love sharing that with her.

Miss Clara working hard at making beautiful cookies

Nick, Clara and Hailey

Sleeping Like a Baby?

Colton is really getting a kick out of being able to get up into sitting that he almost always does it when we put him down in his crib. Well, this morning he went down for his nap and must have been so tired, but couldn't resist playing around a bit, and decided to just stay there and sleep. This can't be comfortable! I couldn't resist snapping a pick before rearranging him so he could have a comfortable nap.

Christmas Baby

Our happy little boy was exploring the Christmas tree the other night. We are so excited for his first Christmas and thankful that we will all be together for our first Christmas as family of four.

What's for Dinner Mom?

The other night leftovers were on the menu at the Barrett house. I let Clara choose what she wanted from what was in the fridge. She selected tuna casserole, pickles, pineapple, and string cheese. Seriously! I guess we can be pleased to say we don't have a picky eater!

Blushing Bride

These days, Clara is all about playing "bride". And now, thanks to Michelle, she has a "wedding dress" to wear while doing it. My cousin gave us the flower-girl dress that her sister wore in my uncle's wedding years ago. Our grandmother made it and now Clara can have some fun with it.

Baking with Grandma

My parents came down for a visit last weekend. We relaxed, shopped, and baked! Clara and grandma made one giant cookie. Clara loves baking and she especially loves it when the end result is a giant cookie!