Santa Claus is coming to town...

We have been extremely busy with work and preparations for the Holidays, but we finally managed to squeeze in a trip to see Santa. Of course, McRea doesn't quite understand all of this yet, but I thought it would be fun to start an annual tradition to see how differently she reacts year after year. So, here she is with her funny self. She was so curious as to this neat, big man was! She never cried and she even sat on his lap while we picked out the best picture. She smiled a few times, but overall, really needed to take a good look at him! He was a great sport! Lucky for Santa, she didn't get hold of that beard!

A month later...

So a month has passed since our last post, and McRea is growing faster than ever. She is starting to get into everything and has the greatest personality. She is always happy and is a joy to be around! We have been really busy and have plans every weekend until Christmas. We have been trying to get the house decorated and get everything ready for Christmas, but with a kitchen remodel going on, I feel like the house is in constant disarray! McRea is loving the lights on the tree, and although there are no ornaments yet, we will most likely have them up a little higher than normal this year because she is trying to crawl more and more every day! This morning at school, she continuously lunged forwarded trying to get to another little girl. It was hilarious. She is determined and hard headed just like both her Mom and Dad. Needless to say we are looking forward to McRea's first Christmas!

Although we don't have any Thanksgiving photos to post yet, I'm posting some of McRea in her Christmas dress as well as some playing on the floor.

On a sad note, today it has been 3 years since my Dad passed away. I miss him every day and I think of him every time I see McRea smile. I know that he would have adored her as much as Jay and I do, and I am sad that they never got to meet. I know he watches over us all every day, and she'll always have a special angel watching over her. McRea will grow up to be a strong little girl just as my sister and I are because of the wonderful things he instilled in us! We love you and miss you Dad!