Four Months Old

On Valentine's Day, we headed out for Illinois. We spent the weekend in Mattoon, where Brian preached at a Saturday evening Valentine banquet, and all day Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church. This is Halle and her daddy at church Sunday morning.

This is the "tourist attraction" of Gays, IL (where the church was located). It's a two-story outhouse!
This is Halle sleeping on the bed in the motel room.

She looks so little on that big bed! Our room was very nice. We had a great time on our trip. It was good to reunite with some old friends, as well as make some new ones.
Oh my! Halle loves to play with her daddy

Flying high!

This is Halle watching hockey with Daddy. She is so funny....she has just started noticing the television, and she is very attracted to fast-paced sports, especially hockey! Daddy is loving that.

Last week, we went to visit my sister, Alicia, in West Union, OH. We were able to spend three days. We had such a good time. Here Halle is getting a kiss from Aunt Alicia.

Here she's giving one back! She really loves kisses. It's so cute.

I had to put this picture in. This is my niece Audrey. She got ahold of some scissors, and gave herself a haircut. This is her reaction after her mom and I came in and were horrified!

This is Halle and cousin Macey. I think they really look alike. You could see it even more if Halle was awake.

Last Saturday, we had a Lott family get-together. This is Halle playing with Gramee.

Here, she's reading a car magazine with Grampee. She actually looks interested!

Checking out Grampee's Pepsi.



Halle has cut two teeth since I posted last. She cut her first one on February 17th at 3 1/2 months old. I couldn't believe it! She cut the other one yesterday. She's been kind of cranky with them, but overall she's done pretty well.

She's such a little doll. I just have so much fun with her and the camera! She kind of gets entranced by the camera, and freezes when I get it out. It's getting a little better, but I'm very thankful for digital, or I'd have a lot of pictures with no smiles.

This is Halle mid-yell. She has a new "yelling" thing. It's so funny. I guess she's just discovered her voice, and is making the most of it. You can also see her tooth pretty well in this picture. The one on the right (more visible) is the one that has been in a couple of weeks. Right beside it, to the left, is the one that just broke through yesterday.

Halle and I went out for lunch yesterday with a friend. We had so many people stop by our table while we were eating to tell her what a doll baby she is. By the way, don't you love the boots?

This is my Halle girl most of the time....all smiles! She loves to be talked to, and just lights up when she sees Mommy or Daddy. We have so much fun with her.

Alright, last of all, this is a video we got yesterday. Halle has been laughing out loud for about a month, but this is the first time I've been able to catch her on camera. Enjoy!!!

Three Months Old

It is so hard to believe that our Halle is already three months old! This picture (and several following) was taken on February 3rd, Halle's three-month "birthday". She is "on the phone" with Gramee and Grampee Lott who called to wish her a happy birthday! The outfit is her Christmas present from Aunt Pat & Aunt Jean.

This is Halle looking at our living room light fixture, which is one of her favorite things. We're not sure why, but she absolutely loves it! She will lay on the couch and smile and laugh at it, even when it's not on.

Mommy and Halle ready for church.

This is Daddy & Halle at Halle's first hockey game! Mary Kay and Jesse Goff offered us free tickets to see a local minor league hockey team play. It was fun. We stuck cotton in Halle's ears, so the noise wouldn't scare her half to death...she seemed totally undisturbed (and unimpressed) by the whole thing!

This is Mary Kay and Nathan, my little buddy, at the game.
This is Halle and Daddy taking a nap. Doesn't she look totally relaxed?

This is me and Halle getting ready to head to a Valentine banquet on Friday night. It was at a friend's church. Brian preached and we sang. It was really nice. This little outfit was a gift from our friends, the Johnsons.

This is me and Halle getting ready to head to a Valentine banquet on Saturday night (we've been on the banquet circuit). This banquet was hosted by Hannahstown Road Baptist Church, where my in-laws attend. We had a great time.

This is Brian and me playing a game at the banquet. Each of us had a string connected to our wrists, and they interlocked. We were supposed to try how to get separated without taking the strings off of our wrists. We never did figure it out, but we had fun trying!

Our little family at the banquet!

This is Daddy and Halle on Sunday morning, getting ready to head for church.

I wish I had a matching hat!!!

Halle is watching Mommy's favorite cartoon....Little Einsteins. She just discovered the TV this week. She has also learned to roll over, scoot on her back, and laugh out loud this week. She's been a very busy girl! Oh, and I must not forget, she has learned to scream when she's mad. That one I could have waited a while on!!!

These last few pictures I took this morning. We had snow yesterday, then ice last night, then more snow this morning. I think we have six or seven inches. It's so beautiful! I love it....especially since I don't have to go anywhere.

Our back yard

From the front porch, to the left
From our front porch, straight ahead
Halle is so much fun, and such a little doll. I wish all of you could see her up close and hold her. She is a little snuggle bug, and would prefer to be held 24 hours a day. I'm trying to help her learn that's not a practical option! But I do enjoy holding her as much as possible. It still seems hard to believe that she is here with us. We are so incredibly thankful to the Lord for her. Please continue to pray for her adoption process to go smoothly. Thanks so much for checking in. I'll try to add more pictures soon!