Recent goings-on...

Cotton Candy playgroup! One of my friends parents cleaned out their attic and their super fun cotton candy maker still worked. The kids LOVED it...and so did I!! Aren't they so cute!

Abby's been letting me finally do some braids in her hair! I love her hair out of her face!

Christmas tree selection wasn't glamorous this year, just went and picked one out at a local nursery. Abby wasn't excited about taking a picture until she was in front of the one with a PINK ribbon on it...go figure. And she had a blast decorating also. We did that part after McAlister went to bed. But don't worry, he hasn't missed out on much because almost daily we redecorate the lower part of the tree!



Hey there cute little almost one year old!! Walking like a pro now!

What a sweet little dance class opportunity we've had. A friend in our church is teaching from her home and yesterday we got to watch. I thought Abby would clam up, but she did it all and seems to love it.

Just a few new faves!

I didn't take a single picture on my camera during Thanksgiving, but Special K snapped a few great ones while she was here. Just thought I'd share. Hope you and yours enjoyed a wonderful holiday!

McAlister's 1st Steps

Fast-paced Fall

October really did fly by and now November is speeding along as we are only 2 weeks from Thanksgiving. I am so thankful to enjoy even the seemingly fleeting moments with my favorite people. I love my husband and my kids and am so thankful to experience life with them. Here are just a few pics from the fall fun so far.


She came up with her own costume this year...ballerina princess fairy or something like that...notice the fun shoes!

He got to be squeezed into her old size 9 month cow costume...I must say he's a cute little squeezed cow



One afternoon the Good Year blimp flew over our house!

I just like this one of them playing with their shadows

She'd wear my old school ET shirt, but her finger pointing with attitude isn't quite ET-ish!!

Family tree at the reunion!! Pretty large family line I was grafted into!

Meeting Abraham!!

Sarah & Amos had their precious little boy a week ago...Abraham Jerman Disasa. We finally got to meet him yesterday!! It was a whirlwind visit, but we got to see Stephen's whole family...which made for a great photo! Holding little Abraham was so sweet. It's so hard for me to remember that mine were that tiny not too long ago. Welcome to the family Abraham!!

Rainy day activities

These weren't my choice of rainy day fun activities. I was on the computer for a few minutes and found them doing this...

What? Who me? It's totally safe to play with plastic bags Mom!

"Look at my rainbow!" Abby exclaims.

10 months old!

The teddy bear pics are still not working out now that he's mobile. He thinks it's really funny for me to keep tackling him to try to get the perfect pic! He is pulling up constantly, cruising a little along the couch, loves opening and closing doors, loves to eat, still no teeth, says mama and doggie (Stephen thinks he's saying daddy!), and loves Abby so much. He's a little on the small side now, 6th %ile for weight. I guess being on the move is using up those calories! Can't believe he'll be having his 1st birthday soon!


Sibling battles already! Right now they are funny! Look at his tongue...it's always out in concentration mode!