Tinley's first birthday party

For cutie, Gracie Pepper:)

The bottom left picture is my favorite, she looks so shy being the center of attention while everyone sings to her:)





Below is the beautiful Kathryn, momma of the birthday girl and party planner extraordinaire:)



















All the momma's and party girls:)



Thank you, Peppers, for inviting us to Gracie's fun, cute, and delicious party. We loved it!

...and Maxie B's...you did not disappoint:)

Cutest little leprechaun I've ever seen

I had every intention of posting these in time for St. Patrick's day...instead I was too busy snuggling my little leprechaun. Maybe next holiday I'll be better:)

4 months

At 4 months Tinley:

Weighs 12.14 lbs (50th percentile)
Measures 25 in. (75th percentile)
Is getting too long for her tub (she hit her head the other day)
Found her thumb but still prefers sucking on her pointer finger or lower lip
Gas lengthy conversations
Sings different pitches with the radio (adorable)
makes the "dada" sound a lot, boo.

Shots were even more sad today:(

Here's a video of her rolling over as well as the picture I took after the first time she rolled over all by herself (back to tummy). We decided it didn't count until it was on a hard surface (not bed or couch) and she pulled her arm out from under her.

First snow of the year!

...and let's be honest. Probably the only one we'll get in 2012.

Our V-day

Started off with crepes, mmmm.



I then cut some pepperoni into hearts for a pizza.






We wanted to surprise Carleton at work with lunch, unfortunately he was SO busy that day that we got maybe two minutes with him.









We ended the night with strawberry chocolate nachos:)

New Year's Eve 2011

Lana was still in town so she insisted we take advantage of that and go on a date while she watched Tinley. SOOO we did:) We went to dinner and a movie (the latest Mission Impossible) and then came home and watched the ball drop with the munchkin. Carleton wanted to be in bed and Tinley was asleep for it, but at least I got my midnight kiss and and a toast in champagne glasses...even if it was a berry smoothie drink in said glasses. What a wonderful celebration it was with our new little family:)

My little mermaid

Outfit courtesy of the ever-talented, Ashley Ward. Thank you!

Our littlest Valentine

A blessed baby

and a true blessing to us.














We had everyone over after to celebrate over brunch. Thank you to those who helped prepare the food, especially Lana and Anna for skipping out early to make sure everything was perfect!




Carleton gave her a lovely blessing on Christmas day, it was so special to have both families there for it.

Her outfit:
Jacket- Made by the ever talented, Ashley Ward
Dress- The very dress I was blessed in 26 years earlier
Headband- made by me