A glimpse into Christmas 2008

Wade and Emma doing some coloring on Christmas Day at the Sohlers.

Lila looks unimpressed at her new toys...notice the big yawn!

Wade, that looks a little too heavy!  

You must have a been a very good boy if Santa brought you something that BIG! 

We caught you!!  Wade and Allysen digging into some peppermint candies.

Lila and me on Christmas Eve before going to church and the Spencer Christmas.  Thanks for Lila's Christmas dress Uncle Marion and Aunt Erin!

Wade on Christmas Eve

Needless to say Dozer does not like Wade's new vacuum but Wade LOVES it.  I think it's one of Wade and Grandma's favorite things to do!!  Just kidding Mom :)

Grandpa Plumb is so goofy!

7 months old

Lila turned 7 months old on the 22nd.  She is such a happy girl!  She is sitting very well and is still on the verge of crawling...she gets up on all fours and starts rocking and then usually falls flat on her face.  She can get to where she needs to though by rolling over and Wade has had to keep his toys under close wraps.  He tends to like to steal anything that Lila has and she of course does NOT like this one bit. We keep telling him that one way she is going to fight back!

Hughes Christmas

Wade suprisingly liked Santa this year.  We weren't sure what to expect.  We went to visit him at the mall the night before and he didn't want to sit on his lap....he talked to him but only if I held him.  The next day he couldn't get enough of Santa...I think he sat with him a couple of times and he kept on going back up to show him what he gave him.

Thanks for helping me with the Gingerbread House, Aunt Katie.  It tasted REALLY good!!

Colette's Shower

On Saturday the kids and I went to Colette's baby shower (congratulations again!) and Wade had a blast!! Wade, Joseph and Colin are all within 6 months of age and had a great time digging into the cupcakes together :)  

Three mischievous little boys!

"My cupcake has more frosting than yours!"

Wade had a lot of fun watching Ryan play his Nintendo DS. 

 Thanks for being so patient with him Ryan!!

This picture is hilarious!

Thanksgiving Weekend

We spent Thanksgiving day with my family (my mom wanted to get a photo for her Christmas cards...a lot of more work these days!!).  My grandma and uncle were also able to make it.  The night before Thanksgiving we were with Luke's family.  It was so nice to have a couple of days off of work and spend it with family! 

Pat (Wade's Godfather) was in town from New York for Thanksgiving.  Wade learned to say Pat so that's all we heard for a couple of days! It was great to see all the Whannell's and Hillary and Natalie!  Wade can't wait to see you at his 2nd birthday party Pat!  Haha, just kidding.

Eat too much turkey and potatoes, Lila??

Wade is my big helper (or so he thinks!).  He especially likes to help give Lila a bath and try to dump lots of water on her head (ahhh!).

I'm 6 Months Old!

Lila turned 6 months old on Saturday.  She has become quite the busy little girl...she is sitting, grabbing everything possible which then goes straight to her mouth and still trying to keep up with her brother.  I don't think it will be before long that she is crawling!!  What are we going to do with 2 on the move...ahhhh!

Oh So Sweet

Trick-or-Treat

Wade the Spider

Lila the Puppy

Wade had a fun time trick-or-treating this year.  Wade wanted to eat all the candy right when he got it...he was probably afraid I was going to take it away!!

Pumpkin Patch

Today we went to the pumpkin patch and, of course, forgot the camera!  

So here is what we found!

Daddy's Pumpkin

Lila's Pumpkin!

Touch a Truck

On Saturday, Wade, Lila and I headed to Touch a Truck in Omaha.  We weren't quite sure what we were getting ourselves into but thought Wade would LOVE it!  We was a little unsure of everything....he didn't like to stand in the lines to sit in the vehicles or want any help to get in and it was LOUD!  All the kids were honking the horns!  All in all it was a great event though and we will definitely be going back next year with Luke!

Wade and Lila

Lila has moved onto the jumper....she hasn't quite figured out to jump yet but loves looking at the toys on it.

Wade and Dozer have a love/hate relationship and so everyone once in a while Dozer gives in and lets Wade go for a ride!

I found my feet!

Wade is turning into such a little boy!  He is saying lots of words and tries to repeat everything you say.  His favorite things to do are go to the farm with Daddy, play with his tractors and loaders, and go to the golf course with Grandpa Plumb.  He is quite the busy boy!

Happy Birthday Luke!

While we celebrated Lila almost fell out of her papasan chair!!  I think we need to start buckling her in :)

I think Wade enjoyed blowing the candle out more than Luke did...we had to blow it out over and over again.  Luke enjoyed Patti's apple pie for his birthday dessert...YUM!

October is Here!

We went on our first bike ride together with Lila.  As you can see she fell fast asleep!

Wade LOVES watching the farmer pick his beans in the field by our house!  He loves anything having to do with tractors these days.

  

Well so much for Wade loving his baby sister.  The only time he seems to pay any attention to her is when she has something he wants.  But Lila loves watching Wade...she gets so excited and smiles at him all the time.

Wade polishing off the brownie bowl! Yum, yum!

Lila is such a happy baby!  She is already 4 months old...it's hard to believe how fast time goes by.  She is rolling over, eating cereal and some vegetables and fruits.  Her favorite things to do are be outside, watch her brother Wade, and play with her elephant.

Fall is on its way

It has quickly turned to fall.  We have been enjoying weather in the 60's and 70's this past week and it looks much of the same this week.  We got pumpkins last weekend from Aunt Alice's garden...thank you!!  

A trip to the zoo

We all enjoyed a trip the Henry Doorly Zoo on Friday. Wade truly loves animals and it is fun to watch him get so excited!  One of his favorites was the gorillas.... 

Sadly, I think is about one of the first family pictures we've had since Lila has been born...oh, how time gets away from you.

Pony Ride

Wade was invited to a neighborhood party at the park near Grandma and Grandpa Plumb's. He loved riding the ponies and Grandpa Larry is already threatening to buy him one for Christmas...ahhhh!   

Wade and Lila

Lila is already 3 months old!  I can't believe how fast the time has gone by.  She is still such a good baby.  She's sleeping through the night (about 9 hours!) and is watching her big bother more and more.

 

Check out Wade's red hi-tops!!  Thank you Sarah for the adorable pair of shoes...we can't go anywhere without someone commenting on them!

All Smiles

Lila's Baptism

Lila's Sponsors...Uncle Marion and Aunt Hannah.

Uncle Marion have you lost your touch?

Yah...Cousin Grace comes to visit!