The Cutest Baby Ever...

This is going to be a very long post because we just spent a week with the cutest baby ever. Our little goddaughter, Sophia, has grown so much and is the sweetest and happiest baby since my babies :) We had a great time in Florida visiting with our family and celebrating both Christmas and her baptism.

Happiest baby ever!

Dressed and happy!

Santa's newest elf!

Nate and Sophia (she is happy in the next one!)

Look at these two!

Just an elf sitting in her bumbo

The elf and Aunt Elizabeth

Last Friday, we went into Miami for Santa's Enchanted Forest. If you haven't been, it is a display of lights, rides, and other exciting fair offerings and it is right up any kids alley!

Santa's helpers ready to go!

Nate ran straight for Santa.
There is no fear of Santa from this two year old!

The boys and Santa

The elf and Mommy and Daddy

Bubbles are always a hit!

I don't know how the photographer got such a great shot.
Seriously, all three kids and all of us looking at the camera.
Seriously??!!!
Thanks dude!

Nate and Mommy on the fastest and most unstable carousel ever!

The boys on a very cute sleigh ride.
They led the sleigh on the reindeer.

Nate needed to ride the pony. He loves them!

Before we left for the night, this is the shot we got.
I like it more and more every time I look at it.

The next morning, we celebrated with a mini Christmas with the three cousins.

Here they are while we set up watching TV.

Presents appeared. So did smiles!

The boys dove right in!

After they opened the presents, Nate (with his own initiative) set them up on the stairs for a picture with them. I think he is very proud of himself.

Nick went straight to work on a new workbook!

Sophia woke up from her nap and had her turn with a little help.

Sophia and her new penguin.

I love this- she goes right for everyone's face and we all let her!

Presents are done!

Nate was very sweet with Sophia. He always wanted to hold her.

She played with him a lot!

And Aunt Elizabeth got lots of smiles all the time.

Nick learned how to play the guitar with Uncle Rob :)

Annie's community had a mini golf course so off they went!

The boys had a blast!

Sophia and Daddy played too :)

Is there more to Florida than golf and pretty sunsets?

YES! The cutest baby ever!

Sophia's chunks in the bath.
Nick nicknamed her "Bundles".

How cute is she?

Look at the rolls of happiness!
And she is all breastfed bliss :)

On Sunday, she was baptized at 2 PM. Matt and I are so proud to be her godparents!

You are going to put me in what?

Ok, I will wear whatever you want me to because
I AM THE CUTEST BABY EVER!

All dolled up....

.... and still smiling :)

Off to the church.
We were a bit busy to take pictures during the actual baptism.

Madrina (I learned that from Rob's mom) and goddaughter

She looks so cute here. I love it. It reminds me of "Little House on the Prarie".

With Daddy and Mommy

She is the light of our world right now.

God bless Sophia Brena Ochoa!

Thanksgiving Weekend

On November 22, the day after we saw Thomas, Nick turned 5 1/2. My kids love their birthdays, and who doesn't? So I thought we would have a "halfway" celebration with a "half cake." It was a huge hit. Nick's 5 1/2 half cake!

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We just used one candle :)

Loving this little celebration :)

We had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend. We made Thanksgiving dinner for just the four of us for the first time in 5 years. Matt did the turkey and I did all the sides. We kept it simple and it was so nice to have leftovers. We put up our tree and decorated the house for Christmas. We love this time of year- we have 5 different Advent calendars (don't ask- we have all different types!) and an Advent wreath. We are ready to countdown to Christmas!

SNOW! It made the morning so perfect, and it didn't stick :)
Just enough to give the boys some excitement!

Decorating our Thanksgiving placemats!

Nick all smiles

After the table is set.
Notice our "thankful" tree.
All the leaves have something written on them.

Nick and his turkey leg, Nate and his cornbread!

Nick learned how to set up the tree from Daddy!

Nick's piano ornament. He was so very proud to receive it!

Nate hanging his ornaments.
I don't want these baby cheeks to go away!

Loving his Elmo stocking!

Umm? That bat is supposed to stay in the basement!

Happy Advent everyone!

Thomas the Train

I am catching up on posting before all you see are pictures of our adorable niece Sophia! We get to see her next week!

We went to meet Thomas the Train last weekend in Strasburg, PA. The boys had a lovely time getting to meet Thomas and ride a real train!

A perfect pose with Thomas!

All the waiting is done with a blue lollipop!

Waiting for Thomas.

Seeing Thomas from a distance!

Here he is!

Yahoo!

Nate with Mr. Conductor!

Nick riding the platform!

The next two videos are so cute. Nate is talking so much and I love hearing him. Since we were in Amish country, we pulled over at a farm for the boys to see the animals.... The second video is Nate waiting for Thomas to arrive. He is so so cute!

Holiday Silliness

Will post more later, but until then

The Little Moments

The statement is always posed--- "I just want you to be happy." Life is not always perfect, but in little moments like these, my days are so sweet.... when I add all these moments up, I am the happiest girl.