Christmas with Danny's Dad

Danny's dad came into Indianapolis last weekend to see all of the new grandkids. It was great to get to see him. We don't get to see him that much with him living in Florida but it was a great visit with all the family. Above are a bunch of random pictures of Dacey and the family. Just to give you an idea of the family now. There are 8 grandkids under the age of 6 and 4 of them are under the age of 1. It was a busy weekend!!!!

Dacey's Dedication

Can you believe Dacey is already 3 months old? On December 7th we had Dacey dedicated at church. It was so nice she was even able to wear her mommy's dress and bonnet. After the dedication the family and friends went to eat at Monicals and enjoyed cake. The cross cake was brought by Dacey's Godparents, Greg and Tanna Suits. Dacey is going to be so lucky to have such a loving and faithful Christian family.

Random Shots

I thought I would share some other random shots on my camera. Brock, Jillian, and Dacey all getting ready to go home after Thanksgiving!!!

Leslie did such a great job getting Dacey to sleep

My baby after Daddy's own heart!

Papaw getting Dacey to smile

And the Fam at Greg and Tanna's wedding!

Pictures with Santa!

Dacey got to see Santa for the first time and did great. But of course there was way too much going on behind Mommy to look right at the camera. I thought her dress went perfect with Santa too!!!

What a busy Thanksgiving!

The Fam!!!

The whole Schlittler side!!

New Cousin Grant

New Cousin Ben with Danny!!

Cousin Addi

Cousin Camden showing off his guns!

Auntie Robyn

Uncle Rusty

Dacey and her Nana

Dacey her and Grandpa

We have had so much to be thankful for this year and family is a BIG one. We were able to visit with Danny's side of the family on Wednesday and half of Thursday and visit with my family on Thursday afternoon and evening. It was such a great Thanksgiving!!! We did however miss Uncle Chris and Aunt Tina and cousins Lauren, Mason, and Kaylynn as well as Uncle Randy. But hopefully on Christmas everyone will be healthy and able to make it.

Ben and Grant are here!!

Rusty and Emily had their handsome baby boys on Monday, November 10th (their first anniversary)!!! Benjamin Steven was 19 inches long and 7 pounds 2 ounces. Grant Russell was 20 inches long and 8 pounds 3 ounces. They are very healthy baby boys. We were so lucky to be able to go over to Indianapolis and see them. Dacey also got a chance to meet her aunts and uncles and cousins. It was a great trip over and we had a great night with Uncle Jeff, Aunt Keri, cousin Camden, and cousin Addi as well. We are so blessed to have such a large family!! Grant is on the left and Ben is on the right below.

Ben

Grant

Steve (Emily's Dad) and Grant on the left, Rusty and Dacey in the middle, and Ben and I on the right!!

Four Generations

This past week Mom, Dacey and I went down to Harrisburg to visit with Mopsy, Dacey Great-Grandmother. It was a wonderful few days to spend together and Dacey was sucg a trooper. I would ask that you keep my Grandma in your prayers over the next year. She is getting ready to begin Chemo for breast cancer and it will be a long and hard battle for her. Please pray for her strength. We were also hoping to be able to get a Five Generations picture that would include my Great-Grandfather but he was in town. Hopefully next time we will be able to do that. Thanks again for your prayers.

Our Little Lady Bug

Dacey was a Lady Bug this year. We had a great time handing out candy to all the kids over at Greg and Tanna's house. I was surprised to see all the little babies out trick or treating. I can't wait until next year when Dacey can go out. She will love it I am sure.

For those of you who didn't believe me!!!

In case you didn't believe my last post I was able to get a video of her rolling over this time. It just amazes me that she can barely hold her head up yet she can now roll over. Goes to show you how much they change in just a few weeks.

What an exciting weekend!!!

Dacey got to meet her Uncle Chris and Aunt Tina for the first time. She also got to play with her cousins Lauren, Mason, and Kaylynn on Friday. Lauren and Mason were such big helps with her. Kaylynn is not quite old enough to hold Dacey but with them only being 5 months apart I think they will be great buddies growing up!!

And I had to throw this picture in here just because it was so cute!!! Who knows she may grow up to be a cheerleader...even though I am hoping for a great ball player!!

And this is priceless. Dacey found her thumb. I don't think she really knew what she was doing!!!




And then I saved the best for last........Dacey is 7 weeks old today and she rolled over!!!!!!!!! I was so excited. I had her on her stomach on the floor trying to get her to lift her head up to look at me. The next thing I know she is rolling over onto her back!!! It amazes me every day what all she can do and how things are changing!! She did so well on Saturday while her daddy watched her. I am hoping this is going to be a new trend of happiness!!! :)

Dacey's 1st Boyfriend

Are they not the cutest in the whole world!!! Dirksen is 8 weeks now...just 2 and a half weeks older than Dacey. They have gotten to spend lots of time together over the last few weeks. Christopher and Brandy Johnson live just down the road from us. I am so thankfully for all of them. Brandy has been so helpful and it has been great getting to know Braxton too...he is (almost) 3 year sold. Most days I wouldn't get a shower without Brandy's help watching Dacey!!!! I am really going to miss her when she goes back to work.