All Aboard ... The Polar Express!

Nonnie and Bubba treated us with gen-u-ine tickets to ride ... The Polar Express! The day after Thanksgiving we loaded up and headed to Palestine. Nonnie got Bailey and Beau matching pajamas, robes, and slippers! She also got Campbell and Charlie matching PJs for the occasion. We all had a great time and we're confident it was an experience the girls will never forget.

Bailey watching The Polar Express movie on the way to Palestine

Family photo in front of the train!

Judd's sister Calie, her husband Matt, and their

girls Charlie and Beau

Nonnie and the big girls

Nonnie and the babies

Nonnie and all four of her grandchildren!

Mom and Bailey eating corny dogs!  Yum!

Bailey & Beau in their matching pajamas, robes, and slippers.

waiting to board the train...

still waiting...

Beau, Bubba, Judd, and Bailey before boarding the train.

Bailey and Daddy going to our car.

Bailey and Beau getting settled at their table.

They got to sit with Nonnie and Bubba!

Our tables were loaded with mugs of hot chocolate (which we got to keep), 

brownies, cookies, candy, and nuts.  

Our tablemates

Our side of the table

A moment of peace - Nonnie and Bubba had both kids!

Someone read The Polar Express over the intercom.  

The girls followed along in their own books.  

Cousins!

Bailey looking out the window at "The North Pole."

Santa and his elves were waving as the train went by.

The conductor came around and punched our tickets.

The girls with the conductor.

Dancing in the isle.

Santa got on the train and gave all the kids their very own bell to take home!

Goodbye Santa!

Campbell playing with his bell.

Momma's Girl

Thank you Nonnie and Bubba for such a wonderful adventure!

Bailey is clearly not happy about leaving.

I hate carrots!

And sweet potatoes.  And peas.  I do love green beans, bananas, and applesauce.  My mom says she'll keep making me try those yucky vegetables!

Seriously?  You want me to eat this?

I don't know what I think about this.

Ok, fine, I'll smile.  Just this once.

Diapers

Remember this?  We made our first diaper purchase last week.  Thanks to our amazing friends and family, we were able to make it SIX months without buying a single package/box of diapers. What a blessing!  

Storybook Parade

Last Thursday, Bailey's school had a Storybook Parade. All the kids dressed up as a book character and carried their books in the parade. It was big time with a police escort and the band leading the way! Since Judd was out of town, I took the day off to get Bailey ready, watch the parade, and take pictures, of course!

Bailey as The Cat in the Hat

She affectionately calls the book "Kitty Cat in the Hat"
The Grand Marshal - Minnie Mouse

Bailey's class

She was serious about marching ...

and held her tail up the whole time so it wouldn't get dirty!

The band leading the parade back to the school.

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Since this is year has been full of firsts for our baby boy, I can't help but remember when Bailey was celebrating her firsts. On my mind most recently...Halloween and Homecoming!

Bailey's First Halloween - 2005

2006

2007

Bailey's First Homecoming - 2005

2006
2007

6 months

Happy Half-Birthday, Campbell!

You have been quite busy this month and have accomplished so many things!

• You moved from your infant car seat/carrier to your big boy car seat.
  
• You can sit up all by yourself!


• You can sit in highchairs and grocery store carts.


• You attended your very first Baylor Homecoming!


• You dressed up as a Baylor Bear for your first Halloween!


• We started using your new umbrella stroller - you love it!


• You love playing in your ExcerSaucer!


• You think your sister is funny! I love to hear you laugh!

Coming soon: six month stats, baby food, and First Thanksgiving.

Campbell Clark Cochran - 6 months

playing with my shoes

Sitting up like a big boy!