Sleeping on the Job

Here are a couple pictures we've been able to take and catch Paige when she has fallen asleep unexpectedly.

Santa 2006

Last night went up to the mall and took Paige to see Santa. Paige didn't ask for much from Santa. We couldn't hear all of their conversation...but I'm pretty sure she will get whatever she asked for.

Paige Pics

Here are some professional pictures that we taken back around Halloween.

The Big Three Oh!

Well...it has come and gone and I am still alive. The big 30! Seeing how most of my 20's I felt like I was still 18 or 19...I'm hoping my 30's will feel like I'm 25 or so.

Ava had a surprise party planned for me on Nov 3rd. We had about 15-20 people over for a little get together. We had a real good time. Ava did a wonderful job at pulling this all together.

These first two pictures show some of the tombstones Ava's placed in the front yard on my special day.

Family Photos

Thought I would post a couple of the recent family photos we have had taken.

The first was taken at my parents house in Caledonia, on the front of their property near an old barn. My sister, Shannon, was the photographer here. She did a great job. We have a couple shots similar to this...but I don't think Paige really cooperated on any of them.

This next one was taken while we were on vacation at the beach with some friends in October. This one turned out pretty good. As you can see, Paige got excited for this one.

Halloween 2006

Even though Paige is only 4 months old (12 lbs, 9 oz) this Halloween, she still got to dress up and enjoy the evening. We went to our church with another couple (Damon & Jana) from our Sunday School Class...they have a little boy, Cannon, who is about 7 weeks older than Paige. Our church had a big Family Fall Festival, which is really targeted for children in grades K-5...so we just strolled around and enjoyed the sights and sounds.

Here are a few pics of Paige in her bunny costume. We think she liked the outfit, because it was nice and warm and very soft.

And finally, here is a family photo from last night and a shot of Cannon in his lion costume.

Cowgirl - Yee Ha!

This past weekend, Ava got to go see Rascal Flatts in concert. So while she was in her 'country state of mind', Paige got to wear some new cowboy boots and a denim dress to church.

Pumpkin Carving Party

We are small group leaders in our Sunday School class. So for this Halloween, we invited our group over to the house for a little pumpkin carving contest. We had a wonderful time. Below are some pics from the event. Initially, Paige wasn't too thrilled with the evening.

But after seeing the final products...Paige marked this evening as a success!

Beach Recovery

This is how Paige and Mommy crash after a long couple days at the beach. Paige on the bed, Ava in the car.

Beach Pictures

Last week, we got to go down to the FL beach with a couple from our Sunday School class. We have some good pictures on our friends camera...hopefully I will get those posted someday. Here are 3 pics of Paige trying on a new outfit while at the condo.

Here is Paige posing in her new bathing suit.

We bought her some sunglasses for the sunny days on the beach...but Paige's nose isn't big enough yet to hold the sunglasses on her face yet. Watch out for this 'bad-to-the-bone' baby if you meet her on the beach.

Finally! Some more pics!

I know we have been rather slow on keeping this blog updated lately...and I am sorry for that. It just seems like we have a million things going on now. We have some good pics of Paige on our regular camera, but of course that is at home...and since I do most of our blogging here at work, all I have with me are pictures from my camera phone. Better than nothing...right?

So here we go. These pictures will probably have nothing in common with each. Just totally random moments...so please bare with me.

This pic was taken at Paige's first ever, MSU football game. Unfortunately, like every other game she has been too...MSU lost. Check out the premium seats. Yes...we are 5 rows from the top of the stadium.

Here are just a few random pics. Two are of Piage up close and one of Ava and Paige during our Sunday School class.

Cell Phone Pics

I have been caring around a couple good pictures of our baby, Paige, in my cell phone. If you have seen me lately, than you've already seen the best one. It's just the 'Proud Papa' in me.

This first one was taken the day after she was born. This picture was my cell phone's wallpaper for 3-4 weeks.

When Paige was about 1 month old, Ava and I tried to capture a picture of Paige smiling one morning just before I left for work. It took about 15 minutes and maybe 7-8 pictures, but we finally got it. This pic is still currently on my phone, and the one I show off to everyone.

And finally about 2 weeks ago, we went out and did some shopping on a Saturday. We decided to try the new 'Snugli' we got during one of our baby showers. It worked out pretty good. Paige was sacked out, and barely moved a muscle the whole time.