Mailee's First Snow Days

This past week we've been hit with a couple of snow storms! It is so beautiful... a true winter wonderland around here. They are calling for even more snow this weekend, so we are crossing our fingers it won't cause problems for our trip home for Christmas!
We've been staying warm in the house, but couldn't resist braving the cold to snap a couple of quick pictures with Mailee surrounded by the gorgeous white snow.

Christmas Card photos with Mailee's first tree

Last weekend John, Mailee and I went and got Mailee's first Christmas tree.
John and I laughed as it was the quickest decision we've ever made in picking out a tree... We had gone to Washington park to enjoy a pretty day and a walk with Mailee prior to going to get our tree... well, by the time we got there Mailee was hungry so we took the first tree they showed us. :) John laughed and made a comment that having a baby doesn't STOP you from doing things you used to do... it just CHANGES the way you go about doing those things!
Once home, we listened to Christmas music, argued about the tree being straight (John is a perfectionist) and then decorated... the next night was interesting trying to get a family shot in front of the tree.. didn't get a perfect one, but at least we got one!

Baby photo shoot

Here are some cute pictures I've taken of our little pumpkin recently.

Thankful for Mailee & a Loving Family!

Thanksgiving was extra special this year as we are so thankful for a little girl!
We were also very thankful for our wonderful family. Mailee felt very loved because she had so many visitors to celebrate the holiday with... Grandma and Grandpa R came from Virginia, Aunt Liz, Uncle Fred and cousin Liam came from Washington, D.C, Fred's parents came from PA and of course the Hilburn side of the family (Mimi, Papa, Jay, Deanne, Austin, Jack and honorary g-ma Louise (D's mom) joined too! The dinner was delicious and the company was the best!

A few days after Thanksgiving, Mailee got to meet her great grandma (my mom's mom)... so cool to have 4 generations together!