Halloween

 

We had a Halloween dinner with the Wrights and had a great time trick-or-treating in their neighborhood.  With 4 girls, we had costume drama, of course, but we made it through--thank goodness!  Myla especially loved all the candy! 

 

Myla: 1 year

I must admit, October and November were CRAZY months for me this year as I had more photo sessions than I ever imagined.  Since I was so busy taking pics for others, I neglected to do a proper 1 year photo session for Myla.  I finally found some time in December, but then she didn't want to hold still for me to take her pics--believe it or not!  So, as a result, these are the best shots I have of my adorable one-year-old---I'm going to have to make up for it at 18 months!

 

What can I say about our little Myla!  She has been the best baby and now toddler I think there ever was!  She is happy and full of love, and is so good at just going with the flow with whatever we are doing.  From about 3 months on she has slept completely through the night and really never wakes me up.  I get awaken in the middle of the night by my older girls FAR more often then this little one.  She was my earliest walker of the bunch--she took her first steps the end of August--at about 10 months--and was walking confidently and exclusively in early September.  She says Mama and Dadda, and is all smiles when we answer her.  She has learned to express what she wants by sounding like a seagull--(picture the seagulls on Finding Nemo and their chant of "mine, mine, mine" and you will get what it sounds like--too funny!)  She loves her sisters and will follow them around wherever they go--especially if it is outside!  She has every single one of us wrapped around her little finger.

She really brings so much love and fun to our family.  I only wish we could figure out how to stop her from growing, so she could stay my little baby forever. 

We love you Myla!

Myla's First Birthday

My parents were able to stay in town for Myla's birthday.  We were able to celebrate with our friends, the Wrights, as well.  The girls decorated the house, we had a nice dinner, followed by cake and ice cream and presents.  We can't believe our little munchkin is 1 already!  The cutest little one-year-old around!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Patch and Maize Maze

Grandma and Grandpa Draper came into town towards the end of October.  While they were here we got to go with the girls' school on a Friday Field Trip to the pumpkin patch and Maize maze.  They also got to make some mud pies and come home with their own pumpkin.  It was a fun day and a fun weekend with Grandma and Grandpa here.

 



Balloon Fiesta

With my busy photography season this all and Brad's work schedule we were only able to coordinate one night when we could attend the Balloon Fiesta.  Unfortunately for us, that evening also ended up being a bit windy and so most of the balloons did not inflate for the glow.  We were still able to enjoy some quality family time letting the girls run around on all of the grass (a big deal here in ABQ) and see at least a handful of balloons light up the night sky.  Of course, we were also still treated to a wonderful firework show at the end. 

Balloon Breakfast

 Annual Balloon Breakfast at AKCS, the day before the Balloon Fiesta starts!  Always so much fun!