The First Thanksgiving (for Genevieve)

Genevieve ejoyed her first Thanksgiving. It was so much fun to get to go home and visit our family and eat so much good food. We were able to be in town for a week which was really nice.
Here are a few of my favorite pictures.

Genevieve and Uncle Robert

Grandma Barer holding Genevieve

Genevieve and my cousin Leslie

Aunt Pam and baby Genevieve cuddling before dinner

My brother, the new uncle, Dan and my cousin Erika's kids Chase and Shylah

Sara and Shylah getting dolled up for dinner

Time to feast! Pam, Erika, and Michelle did a wonderful job cooking dinner. It was delicious. Genevieve feasted tooAnd finally...dessert

Ride Baby Ride

Genevieve told us she wanted a pony for Christmas but we thought she was too little for a big tall pony so we gave her a Dylan to ride instead. Enjoy the video and picture.

Splish Splash Genieve was Taking a Bath

Genevieve likes her baths much more now. In fact she thinks they are very fun and likes to swim in the bathtub. Here is a video of her practicing her swimming so she is ready for the lake and pool next summer.

She splashed water EVERYWHERE. Way to go Dad for teaching her to do this.

Genevieve Playing

Sunday night Genevieve discovered that the toys on her bouncer chair are in fact toys and that they make noise if she plays with them. She was sitting in her bouncer chair and was kicking her legs when one of her feet hit the block that has a bell in it. She paused for a minute and stared at the block as if to say "Did I make it make that sound?" She then proceeded to very carefully move one foot up and hit the block again. Sure enough that was the cause of the sound. This was then followed by several more kicks to the block and one happy baby watching in amazement as her foot made the block make noise. This was the first time Genevieve played with her toys but it surely will not be the last.

Later the same night I was playing with Genevieve by showing her a stuffed toy with a mirror as his belly. She stared at her reflection for a few moments and then smiled very big and laughed for the first time. She then paused again and laughed again. Her laugh was soft and sweet. I loved hearing her laugh and can't wait to hear it again.

Here is a short video of Genevieve playing with the block on her bounce toy.

Genevieve's Baby Blessing

Sunday we gave Genevieve her baby blessing. It was such a wonderful experience. Kyle gave her the most thoughtful and special blessing during church. All of our parents were able to come to town for the special occasion which helped to make the day even more special. I was able to feel the spirit very strongly and it was wonderful to hear the blessing for Genevieve and know that our Heavenly Father will protect her throughout her life and that He has many great things in store for her. I am so grateful for the priesthood and all of the blessing that come from it.

Here are pictures of Genevieve's special day.

Genevieve with all of her wonderful grandmas and mom.

Genevieve with her Dad and Grandpas

Kisses from her favorite man.

Our little angel.

Genevieve Talks

Genevieve likes to talk. Of course I cant understand what her coo's mean but they sure are sweet. Here is a video of her talking to me.

Tickling Genevieve

Genevieve is very ticklish and we decided to get a video showing how much she likes it.

Happy Halloween!!!

Genevieve was a fluffy little ladybug for her first Halloween. It was surprising how much she liked being in her costume and how much fun she had that night. Here are some pictures from the night.

Here is our little lady...bug

Genevieve the Ladybug and Dr. Daddy at our ward Halloween Party

Genevieve and mommy had to relax a little bit after all of the Halloween excitement.

Genevieve was so happy that this holiday meant she got candy...and lots of it. She was the keeper of our candy bowl.

Here she is lying in all of the nights loot.

Genevieve got a little serious when she noticed that Daddy had eaten all of the candy in her bowl.

One more picture of our cute little ladybug.