More Fa La La La La......

Daddy and Chloe getting ready for their date during the Bunco Party.

I hosted the Bunco Christmas Party....so much fun!!

Our annual gift exchange.

More lovely ladies at the Bunco party.

Tis' the Season...Fa La La La La

Last night we took Chloe to the mall to introduce her to Santa. We were a little nervous about this adventure (We all have see Christmas Story), but it went remarkably smooth!! Santa was on a break when we got there, so we had to wait a little. By the time all was said and done we were only in line for 30 minutes (or I should say I was in line...Brook took Chloe strollin' to get some gifts). The Santa was very good. He looked great and Chloe really liked him (no crying). Little did we know you don't have to buy their pictures. You can wait in line, plop your kid on the big guy's lap, and snap your own photo. Next Year.... This year we paid for the professional photo, but I think it turned out great.

Other big news on the Bender front is that Chloe is taking real steps. She will let go of whatever she is holding onto and stand for a few seconds. The other night she walked back and forth between me and Brook several times. Each time she took about 4 steps. We really think she will be walking by Christmas and at the latest, by her birthday. My next goal is to try to get her walking on video. As soon as I do, I will post.

12 more days till Christmas.......are you ready??
Happy Holidays,
Love,
The Benders

Good Times!!

Helping Mommy wrap presents.

Chloe's hair is now long enough for me to put pigtails in it!! I love it!! :)

First Visit With Santa!!

Waiting line at the Mall...took 30 min...not bad.

We took Chloe to see Santa last night. It was pretty painless and she did sooooo good!! Fun!!

Giggles!!

This is a cute video of Chloe and her giggles. She smiles almost non-stop and loves to laugh and be tickled. She thinks her Mommy and Daddy are pretty funny!

Auntie Jessica

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Chloe and Mommy on Thanksgiving

This was taken at my Dad's house on Thanksgiving. She has the most beautiful smile!!

Chloe showing off her dimples and toothy grin

Joining the World of Bolgging!!

Since our baby website has been down for so long, I decided to try out the bogging scene. Things have been very busy, but very fun around our house. Chloe is on her way to walking. She can crawl so fast and walk by holding onto objects. She has started to let go of things and try steps on her own. I wish I could put her in a padded suit for the next 6 months. :)

We had Thanksgiving down in Twin with my Dad and Tracy. It was great to see some of the family down there. We will be spending time in Twin and McCall for Christmas. All of the family will be in Twin and we are looking forward to seeing everyone and having them spend some time with Chloe. She hasn't seen most of her aunts and uncles since June. Then, we are off to McCall for some more Christmas fun with the Benders. Brook is looking forward to skiing (hopefully there will be some snow soon) while Chloe and I snuggle down and get some much deserved R & R.

Chloe's 1st birthday is less than a month away (Jan. 1st) and we are going to have a party for her on the 3rd. We are looking forward to it!! It is so amazing how the time has flown!! I know everyone always says that time flies once you have kids, but I never realized just how true that could be. It has been a wonderful and amazing year!! Love to all!!
Heather, Brook, and Chloe Mae