capolettis.

Steve and Hazel had a busy day preparing capolettis for the big Christmas cook off.  Cousin Dan has some stiff competition!

Preparing the veggies!

cottage cheese.

After our first taste of cottage cheese last night...someone was in need of a serious bath.  Kathy, thank you so much for the adorable bathrobe.  We love it!

escape.

Hazel was planning her escape this week...if only she could reach the door knob.

mommy/baby.

This week at our mommy/baby group a musician came and played music for us all.  Hazel was mesmerized by her guitar.  She even had huge drums for the babies to play.  Hazel didn't do a lot of drumming...she was to busy soaking it all in!

santa.

Hazel met Santa for the first time today and she was a little unsure. We couldn't quite capture a smile, but overall it was a success!

play date.

What a fun play date Hazel had yesterday with her buddies, Owen and Ben!  Such cute babies!!!

crawling.

Hazel is crawling!  Slow but steady (kind of)...

thankful.

We feel so blessed and thankful for our wonderful family and friends.  What a wonderful Thanksgiving we had in Michigan celebrating just that.  Many thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Gardner for a great trip!

Cousins at camp!

meet madison.

Hazel and I just returned from a wonderful trip to NY. We had such a wonderful visit with Mimi, Grandpa, Auntie Michelle, Uncle Nate, and the newest addition to the family...Cousin Maddie! Maddie is just adorable and such a fun, relaxed baby like her Uncle Nate! We also had some surprise visits, while we were in NY. Courtney happened to be in town so we were lucky enough to spend an afternoon together and Hazel got to meet Mommy's dearest friend. We also got to spend a wonderful afternoon with Aunt Laurie and her new puppy Melvin (who is beyond cute). Hazel and I had so much fun, but we did miss Daddy and we look forward to our visit in December when we can go as a family!

On our way to see Cousin Maddie.

Mimi and Maddie.

Grandpa and Maddie

Visiting with Courtney!

Happy Birthday Steve!

Last Sunday was Steve's birthday and Hazel and I were in NY visiting baby Madison. We were bummed to not be with Steve on his special day. Hazel and I feel very blessed to have such a great Daddy and Husband! We love you!

Nicki comes to town.

How fun it was having Nicole in Madison for the weekend.  We had a great time hanging out and catching up on all that we have missed the past couple months.  We look forward to our trip in January to DC so we can see her again!

Big bear, baby bear.

Farmers market with Nicki!

Trying out Daddy's hat.

cute!

Group shot!

Thanks again for coming to visit us Nicki!  We had a great time!

halloween.

A quick video from yesterday when we visited Steve at work.  Hazel always has fun with her Daddy!

Introducing Hazel to Daddy's favorite...Tom Izzo!

headband.

I made Hazel a new headband for Dan and Mary's wedding and I snapped a few quick shots before we left for the weekend.  I think she likes it :)

 

wedding weekend.

This weekend we took a trip to St. Louis to celebrate Dan and Mary's wedding!  It was a beautiful wedding and the weekend with family was so much fun.  Dan and Mary make a perfect couple and we couldn't be happier for them!  Congrats to Dan and Mary!!!

Best friends!

Snuggling with Daddy!

Cheese!

Looking pretty!

Always sharing!

Grandma and Little Miss!

The Ring Master and his new watch!

Fueling up before the wedding!

Making each other giggle!

More smiles!

What a doll!

Matching dresses!

Father Daughter dance!

Mother and Son Dance!

Hazel, Grandpa, and Daddy!

Dan and Avery getting down!

Grandma and her girls!