Our International House of People: Happy 11 month Birthday

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Happy 11 month Birthday

Well it has been pretty normal since our last post. Yesterday, we celebrated our first Halloween. Mommy and Daddy took that day off work to have family time and to take our angel trick or treating. She was a hit with the neighborhood since everyone thought she looked adorable in her minnie mouse costume. She was also lucky enough to get some treats that she can eat since some of the neighbors had mini bags of animal crackers.

Since the last post we have done some fun acitivities like going to fall festivals, going to a country western jamboree at church. I think a lot of these activities will be a lot more fun for her when she is a little bigger. It is so funny how I cannot wait for her to grow up for some experiences and at other times we want them to stay so little and cute. Either way, Keith and I enjoy every precious minute with her and we are so thankful that God has blessed us with her.

Not only have we been trying to find time to do family activities she is also learning faster. She now knows how to say cat and points to cats. She can't say it that great but it is definately the word cat.

Today Lennah also turned 11 months old. It is crazy to think that only a month from today is her first birthday. We are excited about out planning her big first birthday party and have decided to do a princess theme. Well that is all to report for now. The holidays are coming so I will be excited to update about her holidays. Enjoy the new photos.

5 comments:

Jessica and Eddie said...: She looks adorable in her costume. Im sure she is a hit in the neighborhood. She's too cute not to be.; November 2, 2007 at 8:40 AM
Christi Crow said...: Wow, she is growing so fast! I love the Minnie Mouse costume! Jolea was supposed to be a princess, but instead she wore Luke's Mickey Mouse costume from 2 years ago. You would've thought she was pro at trick or treating. She loved it!; November 2, 2007 at 9:33 AM
MandyJo013078 said...: She is so sweet! I just love the beautiful pictures! Keep posting! Can't wait to hear about the birthday party! Mandy; November 2, 2007 at 10:18 AM
Unknown said...: She is precious. I hope you will make it to First Friday again. Also, feel free to add us to your adoption links.

YOu are one sweet little girl. I love looking at your pics; November 4, 2007 at 5:10 PM
K said...: I LOVE the Minnie dress. She is so sweet!; November 11, 2007 at 10:51 AM

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Thursday, November 1, 2007

Happy 11 month Birthday

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