Let it Snow!

We had a wonderful white Christmas in New Hampshire!

Andy and family created this igloo on Christmas Eve day. It was beautiful!

The cousins had so much fun together - when McKinzie and Lizzie got the giggles we all laughed. It was a truely memorable Christmas!

Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas!


McKinzie is terrified of most men right now - especially Santa! We saw a wonderful and jolly Santa at the mall and I thought this might be the moment McKinzie would go for a quick picture - I was so wrong. She wasn't just afraid for herself, she cried until her little friends and their mom were also able to get away from Santa! So we've decided that our annual Santa picture should be taken with lawn decor Santas! We think this'll be more entertaining - and no lines!

Talking more and more

Thanksgiving 2008

We're so excited to begin celebrating this holiday season! Happy Thanksgiving!

Good Times

Happy Birthday McKinzie!

Grandpa and Grandma!

McKinzie had a great time visiting Grandpa and Grandma Whiteman!












The crisp fall weather was wonderful! We spent a great day at the zoo.

We had lots of laughs playing in the park with Grandma. McKinzie loved kicking up the beautiful leaves!


Up and down the stairs - so much fun with Grandpa! What a patient guy. He had all the time in the world for McK and she loved it!













Real turkeys!

We visited Grandpa at school!

We love Megan! Thanks for sharing your cool toys with McKinzie!

And finally, Becca!






Thank you Grandpa and Grandma! It was precious to hear McKinzie so excited as she woke up in the morning and said, "Gampa! Gamma!" She had so much fun. Thanks for singing, dancing and laughing with baby girl!

Down on the farm!

McKinzie fell in love with this tiny little pink pig at the pumpkin farm! She gave it hugs and kisses and did not want to pass it on to her friend!

We had a really great time out in the country! In the midst of petting baby animals, getting the perfect pumpkin picture and eating turkey leg (a Texas favorite) it dawned on me that we are living life as usual - not preparing for another flu season hibernation! And we were recently able to take a trip across the country to visit family - on a plane! I'm overwhelmed at the miracle of McKinzie's life and so thankful for her health and strength. Praise God!

Hall Family Time

We all had a great and unforgettable time with the Hall / Hallsted crew! McKinzie loved getting time with Papa Ray and Grandma Judy!


Kinz still talks about Auntie Tae every day! We miss you!


Kaylynn and Landon time! Kinz couldn't get enough of these two.












Colson, McKinzie and baby Adalyn finally together! Thanks so much. Colson, for sharing all of your great toys and play space with McKinzie!

Little Pink Dress

Now I understand why southern bells prefer dresses! Not only does McKinzie look so cute, but she seems to stay cooler catching the breeze! We had a fun night on the town with friends (and M's little friends). The girls loved playing in the water and dancing to jazz!

Noah's Ark Fun

We found the perfect place for fun in the water! This toddler play pool was shallow enough for McKinzie to walk around and explore each water feature. She also loved the water slides!

Summer Fun

McKinzie had a chance to help her dad put up a new fence! She's also wearing one of his sleeveless t-shirts, just one of her new favorite things!

We've been taking McKinzie to an indoor play place where she can run, jump, slide, go through obstacles - all in the air conditioning!


M just being silly. She is a fun-loving little girl. It's exciting to see her personality shining through. As we're branching out into new activities and experiences we've been so impressed with McKinzie's kindness toward other kids and just overall happy disposition.