The Christmas stash

Santa has come and gone, tree is packed up & put away, decorations in storage until next year, opened boxes around the house for cats to hide in. What a special Christmas this year as a family of 4. Logan was a great helper with opening Jillian's gifts. She had no clue what she was missing. Both kids got lots of great gifts from the family. Logan got his v-reader (kid size Kindle), and lots of other great toys. Jillian got mostly clothes and a play mat that will keep her busy for months to come. Logan even got his baby sister a special gift, big stuffed reindeer.
We went to Christmas eve services at 4pm which was jammed packed with people. Afterwards we had turkey with all the fix ins.Mom was here, we opened presents and played. Santa came when we were all sleeping. Christmas day we were at my dad's. Great day, Mary and dad did a wonderful job hosting the family. Monday we went to Henderson to have Michel Christmas, Jeff was here so it was special. We stayed the night. Jillian slept in her pack n play and Logan slept with me. Note to self..sleeping with a 3 year old, don't plan on much sleep.


Logan's gifts from grandparents Porter

Logan helping opening Jillian's gifts

Are all these for me?

Logan's gifts from us and grandma Janet

Jillian's gifts from Grandparents Porter

Jillian with her gifts

How can I get into this one!

I like this outfit!
Jillian's gifts from us and grandma Janet

Now that the new year is here. What will 2012 bring? Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas/New Year. We didn't do anything for New Years the whole family was in bed before midnight.

Jillian's 3 month pictures

Jillian is 4 months already, I can't believe how fast the time is going. It seems like I just had her. Jillian had her 4month check up and she did a super job. She is 12lbs 3oz's(10%), 24 3/4inches(34%), head is 16inches(25-50%). My little angel got shots, she did wonderful (better than mommy, I can't watch). We will start trying baby food. Jillian doesn't have MSPI anymore or if she does it doesn't bother her. Nice to be able to eat dairy again and use a regular formula as a supplement.
Here are Jillian's 3 month pictures. These are our favorites.













Logan is so excited for Christmas, he has been asking Santa for a remote control car. He is always asking is it Christmas yet? I think he may want to open presents.

Logan is now in Sunday school and was in his first Christmas program on December 11th. He didn't sing, but did stand there most of the time without looking too bored. He really enjoys going to Sunday school, one of his friends from my mom's club group is in class with him.
This year is going so fast, can't believe that the New Year is just around the corner. Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

Jillian baptism

What a blessed day. Jillian was baptized today. At St. Luke's Methodist Church. It was a great service. Besides her parents and big brother Jillian had all her grandparents, great grandparents Michel, uncle Kevin, aunt Angie, and cousin Zack, for her special day. After services everyone came back to our place for lunch and cake. We opened gifts, Logan played with Zack and grandpa and we all chatted. It was a great afternoon. Thanks to everyone for being able to share in this special day.

Jillian in her Christening gown, the bonnet was to big to wear

Logan waiting for church to start


My sweet angel



Pastor Dan

The Michel Family

Jillian taking a cat nap with grandma Mary

Jillian's cake

Jillian and great grandma Shirley

Happy Halloween!

Always interested in what grandpa Steve has to say.

Loving this new thing on my seat. The puppy moves

Surprised eyes

Jillian's costume
This year the week before Halloween was jammed packed with many things to do. First we went to Fright at the Museum at Morrill Hall. Insanely crazy, not much candy. Boo at the Zoo. Also busy,we had to take a bus to the zoo, but got lots of candy, its a merry not scary trick or treating. Also we had a Fall party with my Moms Club, I forgot the camera that morning. Halloween night Doug and Logan went out to get candy, Jillian and I stayed home for a little bit. Logan wanted mommy and baby sister to come help. So we went out. The night was great, I wish every Halloween was like that. Jillian did a great job, she just hung out in her stroller and looked at the street lights, she was nice and warm under her blanket.

Ready to go get some candy. Mommy carved those pumpkins. Not sure why he has a silly smile these days.

The candy stash, after trick treating


Jacob and Logan under a black cat

Nice shot! Right in the pumpkin's mouth.

Fright at the museum (Morrill Hall), Logan touching a snake.

At Boo at the Zoo, Harry Potter (Logan) and Hurbie Husker.
It was a wonderful Halloween, now on to the next holiday Thanksgiving and then Christmas. This year is just flying by.

An unexpected day out

An unexpected day out. We found out Sunday that Logan would be able to see life size versions of the Cars 2 characters. Lighting McQueen, Tow Mator, and Finn. So I took Jillian to spend some time with grandma Mary so Logan and I could have this time together. I didn't tell Logan right away what we were doing. He was just told its a surprise. He was over the moon to see characters from his favorite movie up close. Another plus for Logan was that his best friend Jacob was able to enjoy this afternoon with him.
The boys are so darn cute together.
Enjoy! the pictures I took, we also got a card to view pictures that were taken with the kids standing in front of the cars, but we have to wait 48 hrs before we can view them.