The Arsenaults

Thanksgiving 2012

We had a lovely Thanksgiving day out at Aunt Rhonda and Uncle Nick's house

Most of the cousins

Trying to give some food to Faith

playing outside

One last picture with Laila and her cousin, just too cute not to share

It has been years since I went to the Houston Zoo and I have to say, it was awesome! My sister, Laila and I met my cousin Rhea and her two girls there. They had a blast. The zoo is so clean and pretty and big! We spent hours there. I definitly want to try and go more often!

Perfect shot with a smile!

Cousins!

Silliness!

Texan Football

Laila likes watching the Texan's games with me.

We like to dress up and match haha!

Now anytime any football game is on, she starts yelling, "Yes! Yes! Go! Go!" and then she'll thrown in a random "Aw man!" Its too funny.

D.J. suprised me with going to a Texan game this year. So much fun! Can't wait till next season!

Fall Fun 2012

We took Laila to a little pumpkin patch/petting zoo in October, it was a blast!

Picked the biggest one she could find

She did NOT want to touch the baby donkey. I love her expression.

Eventually she was convinced to put 1 finger on it

Then the baby donkey started to follow her! Too cute!

Grammy and Granny came over before to see "Nemo"

We did a little trick or treating in the neighborhood with the Meltons (our neighbors)

Laila wanted Zoe to hold her hand, she wasn't too into it LOL

They got tired and just sat down in the middle of it all

We joined the fun and dressed up as fisherman since Laila was our little Nemo

Just so pretty! That bag is actually Zoe's, they switched at some point. Laila had a pumpkin :)

Laila's 2nd Birthday Party

Laila's second birthday fell right in the middle of my test taking this year. I was stressed to the max and had zero time to host a party at home, which I usually love to do. So this year we had her party at an amazing indoor play ground place called Wonder Wild in The Woodlands. This place was awesome! They set everything up for you, you have private play time with just your party and a private room for your guests. The kids LOVED it. We have since taken Laila and her cousin back to play during open play time, which is only $10 for however long you feel like playing!

I made this sign for Laila's 1st birthday party and it looks like it will come in handy for many years to come :)

Laila's Aunt Samantha and Suzanne got her a trunk full of dress up stuff, including heels!!

She loves to dress up!

Modeling some of her new outfits

The "jumpy" at Wonder Wild

Birthday girl!

Aunt Samantha and Uncle "Jibby" Benjamin

Me and my Rhea

She love him!

One of my favorite pics of the day, with cousin Audra

Silly Faith

Uncle D.J. and Adalyn

Nice eyes Brandon!

Zoe!!!

So far behind!!

I wrote this post in September and I must have forgotten to hit post! Well here it is... I'll catch us up after this!

September 2012.....
I can't believe Laila, my baby girl, just turned two years old! Time really does go by so fast. Before Laila was born, everyone always told me, "enjoy them while they are young because they aren't little for very long." Every part of that is true. I have enjoyed every moment of her life. The laughs, the giggles, the tough days, all of it. God has blessed us more than I could have ever asked for. I have LOVED being her mommy every single day. She has brought so much joy into our lives, brought new meaning to our lives. As a husband and wife, she has brought us closer as her parents. God reveals himself to us over and over again. I have loved growing as a parent alongside my husband, loving him more and more every day. He is such an amazing father and his love for us shows so much!

Laila is so amazing. I am sure every mommy says that about their child, but its really true. A few things she is doing at 2 years old.

Talking talking talking! She is a jabber box and I can understand alot of what she says and she can put 3 to 5 words together at a time.
Ask her how old she is, she says "Two!"
Loves dress up
Loves to eat!
Counts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10
Loves to dance. The girl can really move to the beat, she has rythm
So loving, gives lots of kisses and hugs
Says I love you! The sweetest sound!
I could go on and on and on.