Once we got the tree set up we moved on to the business of decorating!
Yes - we are addicted to lights!! The more the merrier!
Here is the finished product. Our theme this year .... (wait for it!) SNOW AND ICE!
Celeste likes to help! She's a busy girl!!
With 10 grandkids and 10 adults it is a wild time when the whole crew gets together - wild but fun! Never a dull moment. Mom had a great meal ready for everyone and my siblings (and even their kids) made some yummy treats and sides for the meal.
The best part was just hanging out and mom and dad graciously watched the grandkids while the parents enjoyed a night away.
We wrapped up the weekend with a trip to our favorite tree place in glendale springs!
Celeste did not like the texture of the tree! She would just grab on to me like nobody's business.
My mother-in-law came up for Thanksgiving, and we had such a great time. Marie enjoyed extended time hanging out with Celeste (and us). Michael's Brother, sister-in-law and niece joined us Thanksgiving day and we had a great time hanging out and eating lots of course
We had a fun surprise in November with a little dusting of snow - being first time parents we woke up our daughter for a photo op. Clearly she is not seeing the significance of the event. She'll appreciate it when she's older I'm sure (YEAH RIGHT!).
Quick Post - I came a across this picture Michael snapped on a Sunday morning. Celeste is wearing a darling sweater dress from her cousin Adison and the crowning gory is the striped tights. I just want to eat her she's so cute! Anyway, had to be a proud mamma! Thanks for indulging me!
My daughters hair has been a learning curve but what a blessing to be able to meet my neighbors and get the low-down on her particular type of hair texture. It's a little challenging but the key is Baby Einstien and toys, but as you can see she still does her best to escape!
Me trying to focus!!! Get it done - quickly!
Bath time is always a little stressful because I typically wait until Sunday morning and that's a pretty busy morning in the Roten house but this particular morning we were ahead of the game (not sure how that happened!) and had a fun bath time!
Our little girl is so brilliant! We were working away on church stuff and heard this sound coming from her pack n' play. We looked over and celeste was trying to chew through the mesh. She was apparently trying to escape!
Here is Celeste in a sweet little pumpkin outfit!
All dressed up! Not sure about the pumpkin and lights! TOO scary for little girls! HA HA!
Visiting the Neighbors! They even invited us in! Who wouldn't with our little kitty cat all cute and stuff!
On a slight whim Michael and I decided to leave extra early on a visit to his Mom's and take a ride on the blue ridge parkway on our way there. How beautiful it was! Here we are - tired but enjoying the spectacular view!
There were so many incredible views it was difficult to choose pictures to share, but here are a few of our favorites! God's creation and creativity is breathtaking!
Michael and I had the blessing of going to a leadership conference in Atlanta, Ga back in the beginning of October. So amazing to be with 12,000 fellow believers and coming together despite varied backgrounds and seeking to serve and honor God.
One of the highlights for me was being lead in worship by Daraja Childrens Choir from Africa. These are a group of Orphans that through 410 bridge have been given the opportunity to learn about God through song and then share that message of what a mighty God we serve through song. This was moving and one of the purest moments of worship I believe I have experienced. Check out more about them and 410 bridge at www.410bridge.com
It is not a complete trip to the fair without some fried candy bars. As if they are not fattening enough, let's deep fat fry them!!! SOUNDS GOOD TO ME!
Our Crazy Crew! So blessed to have such servant minded believers to minster and share God's love with!
Little girl got all bundled up in her hat and sweater and enjoyed being the center of attention wherever we went.
Here is Michael with celeste, who got a little tired of being in her stroller and most likely passing along his secrets to growing plants (he's the one in the family with the green thumb).
PS - yes I know it's November and I'm posting from September! Little behind!
