A Michigan Thanksgiving

Ghost stories with Aunt Emily, reading with Grammy, relaxing, chillin' with our shades on in the house, 2 year photos in the play room, Alex carrying Saeda, Alex playing with baby Tommy (Holty family friend), playing in the crib, playing, playing, playing, finding Jerry the Elf, eating, laughing, and making memories that will last forever.
Happy Thanksgiving!!

Return of the Cake

Aunt Emily and Little Miss Cakes came to visit us for a long weekend and to enjoy Easter and Hunter's birthday with us. We had a fantastic visit (as always)! We went to the park in the 90 degree weather (what?), played outside with bubbles, had an impromptu Easter egg hunt with the neighbors, ate doughnuts, played, got messy at mealtime (ok, so that was mostly Saeda), went out for pizza, played some more, and had a great 4 days spending quality time together. Saeda is the cutest little thing, and Aunt Emily is a blast (the boys had tons of fun "attacking", having helicopter rides, and being goofy - and Alex spent a lot of time reading with Aunt Emily too!). What a great time we all had! We'll be counting down the days until the next visit.
(P.S. - Holty's if you're reading this: We wouldn't mind if you lived closer (hint, hint!)

Saeda in the house!

We had such a great visit with Aunt Emily, Uncle Steinhouse, and Saeda-Cakes. We went out for Sushi, had a ladies-night, went mini-golfing, played at the park, celebrated Daddy's birthday, ate good food at home, slid down the yard in the rain, amongst other things. The boys loved being with their cousin, and Saeda learned some new things: how to blow a zerbert with your tongue out, that sitting in a tub of toys is fun, that swinging at the park is a blast, that she has two cousins in Virginia that adore her (well, Alex really does adore her and Hunter at least just tolerates her....she did play with all of his toys when he wanted to play with them, after all!), and that her Aunt Christine and Uncle Fly love her as much as their own kids.

We had the best visit with you, Holty's!!! Can't wait to do it again!

Saeda Cakes

I was in Michigan this past weekend meeting my sweet Saeda for the first time. She is SUCH a sweet baby!! I had so much fun and it was incredibly hard to leave. I'm counting down the days until I see her again!!!

I'm coming, Saeda!!

Less than 12 days until I finally get to meet my niece!!! Isn't she absolutely the cutest!!!!
I can't wait to get my hands on you, Saeda E.

Saeda = The Cutes

Look at that chunk! Getting bigger all the time!

Such a sweetie!

Absolutely precious! I CAN NOT wait to get my hands on her!!!

Alex's favorite picture so far. His comment was "Hey, she looks like Darth Maul (from Star Wars)." I don't think I can see the similarity, but it seemed to be perfectly clear to Alex.

Sleepy Saeda

They are home now and everyone is doing great!

To see other pictures of Saeda, scroll down a few posts. I'll be posting more when I get them! I could look at that sweet face all day!

Our super sweet niece!!

Big, big yawn!!!

The happy family!

Tired Mom and Baby

Sweet Saeda

The newest addition to our family...

Emily and Steven had their baby yesterday!!!!

Saeda Elaine
12/06/08
6:03pm
7lb. 1oz.
20.5 in.

Such a beautiful baby girl!!!