{ Two Front Teeth }

Bailey lost another tooth. This makes #4. She REALLY did not like losing the other teeth, but she was A-okay with this one. I think it finally click that she gets $$, which means she gets goods, so it is all good!
I think she is so stinkin' cute with those missing toothers!

{ Tee Ball }

Gracie gave Tee Ball a try this year, and loved it. She had so much fun, and the coach was fantastic. All of her little friends were on her team too, so she loved that!

 

 

 

Gracie and her best bud Braden. These two are a crack up!

{ Student of the Week }

 

This little lady was chosen as student of the week!!! We are so proud of her. Even though things are a bit harder for her, so works so hard to do her best. She is such a sweet girl. We are so, so proud of her!

{ Makes me Smile }

 

This picture makes me laugh. It reflects each of my girls personality to a "T". Bailey playing mommy, Abigail with sheer terror in her eyes pleading for help, and Gracie posing and being center of attention.
I love these sweet girls!

{ Abigail is Mobile }

Holy Moly.... this girl started walking at 9.5 months. Great for her, not so great for mom :) She is a busy little thing, and curious too. Keeps us all on our toes, but certainly wouldn't have it any other way. We love this baby more than words!

 

{ Christmas 2012 }

Christmas picture overload here!!
We had a great Christmas spent at home this year. The older my kids get, the more I love spending Christmas at home with just our little family. The festivities started the week before with our annual "Porter/Hancock family" Christmas party. My Grandpa and Grandma Porter were back this year from their mission. We missed them dearly last year, so it was so nice to have them back. They mean so much to us!

We spent Christmas Eve with some great friends, then came home early enough to open Chritmas Eve jammies, pop some popcorn, and watch "Mr. Kruegers Christmas".

Santa came the next morning, and brought everything the girls had asked for. Bailey got her "music player", and Gracie got her guitar. Santa pulled through again!! Abigail was just happy to be there. I love spending 1st Christmas' with my babies. Brings an even sweeter feeling to the holiday season.

A couple days after Christmas we were able to head up north to the cold country for a few days. Ahh.... it was so nice to be "home". Of course we all loved every minute of it, and were all bummed when we had to come back to the valley. The girls enjoyed playing with cousins, riding horses, playing in the snow. So much to do!! I enjoyed the time with my sisters. We missed Whitney and Tylers family this year, but were so happy Chelsea and Jarred were able to make the trip from Alaska. We miss them!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

{ School Christmas Programs }

 

 

Both girls participated in Christmas programs this year. Bailey for Kindergarten, and Gracie in preschool. Both the girls did so well, and are really growing up so fast!!