Jingle Bells and Candy Canes

We're really getting into the holiday spirit at our house this year.

Here is Mylie jingling some jingle bells...




...and enjoying a candy cane.



We hope you and your family are having fun this Christmas!

Mylie meets Santa

She did really well with Santa. She didn't cry or squirm, but she did stare at him a lot.

And here she is "helping" me take all of David's shirts out of his drawer. She is too helpful!

Efling Around

Click Here to see the Hicks elfing around...

It's a...

GIRL!

I keep saying to myself, "Two girls...17 months apart..." but we are very excited and know Mylie will be a great big sister!

Mylie Turns 1 Year Old Today

When I was pregnant with Mylie, people always said that kids will change your life, they are the best gift ever, etc. Of course we believed all these things we were told, but my goodness, we didn't know just how true it would be. At 8:31am on November 28, 2006, Mylie was born to us in Sugar Land, Texas weighing 6lbs, 4oz and was 19 inches. From the instant we saw her, we were in love. Our hearts grew larger and started to beat a little bit faster for this little, skinny, brown-headed baby with very distinct features, looking exactly like her daddy. And when you speak of your child, it is okay to be cliche because all of the common sayings are so true. They are gifts, blessings, amazing miracles...

David and I know our marriage is a wonderful gift, and with every ounce of our being acknowledge that Mylie is the greatest thing our marriage and love has created. We are so thankful for our precious girl.

Mylie Jo around 8:31am on November 28, 2006

Mylie Jo at 8:31am on November 28, 2007

Mylie's Birthday Party

We celebrated Mylie's 1st birthday in Albuquerque when we were home for Thanksgiving. Lots of family and friends came to the party! We all had such a great time and it reminded us again how many people love little Mylie.

So Much to be Thankful For!

Mylie is thankful for so much this year!
Leaves to put in her hair

Her daddy who loves to play with her

Mike the Hula Monkey and her cute bug to ride at Grandpa Dobbs's house

Eating Mac N Cheese at Nonna and Papa's house

Eucerin cream and new pacifiers at Grami and GranDan's house (her cheeks were so chapped from the cold weather)

And a momma and daddy who have been "an item" for 10 years as of November 17th!