Hard Lesson Learned

So I had a few weeks worth of pictures to post on this blog from this Thanksgiving, an awesome wedding we went to this past weekend, and just a ton of fun pictures of Izzy-B. She held hands with her 2nd cousin John on the dancefloor at Kelley and Cole Ecklund's wedding, it was absolutely adorable. I must have snapped at least a dozen of just that few minutes that they ran around together on the dance floor holding hands, grinning ear to ear. It made my heart melt. And I must have viewed those pictures on my camera over 2 dozen times after the wedding just smiling at how happy everyone was in all of these pictures.

While taking even MORE pics of Izzy by the Christmas tree last night, I started messing with the settings on my camera and accidentally hit 'ok' to format the memory card on the camera...only to find that over 1,200 pictures of Izzy's first living moments, to our first Thanksgiving we ever prepared (this past weekend out at Kavanaugh's www.kavanaughs.com) with Dave's family were all wiped away. I won't ever get them back. I have about 85% of those pictures of Izzy backed up, but the very fun pics that I had every intention of posting on this blog are lost forever. It was a heart hollowing experience, and I vow never to mess with formatting memory cards on my camera AGAIN! It was a hard technology lesson learned, but now I know. Be patient with us while we make more memories with Iz to post on here - I'll be reaching out to family asking for any pictures they may have taken this past weekend so I can share them on here. Dave's unlce Tim took many pictures and I know his counsin Chris did as well. If either of you read this blog and have any pictures from the wedding with Izzy and John holding hands, or any other fun kiddo pictures including Iz, please email them to me at danielle.kavanaugh@gmail.com. I would greatly appreciate it!
On a more uplifting note, we did have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and have a million things to be thankful for. We have a healthy and happy family, wonderful friends, and many memories to look back on with a smile. :) We hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday as well.

Halloween Fun and Just Playing Around

Are you ready for some fun pictures of lil' Miss Izzy-B? Here's what I think she's saying to me when I snap these pictures...

Hey Ma...betcha didn't thinkg I could fit into this spot, didya?

I'm reorganizing the kitchen. I'm such a good helper!

I'm not sure which is more awesome, my big beautiful belly, or my new purse???

Hats are my thing...if you said you'd never tried one on you'd be lying!

Hey fun killer, down here....do I seriously have to take a tub now????

Does this turban make my butt look big?

K, enough of the commentating - this is prolly the most genuine smile I've been able to capture of her, and I absolutely love her smile.

Izzy's daycare had a Halloween party yesterday afternoon. We got all dressed up in our costumes at Mary's and then went to Byerly's down the road for a 'Boo Blast'. It was pretty neat, they had face painting, a DJ, a cookie making station, and a ton of candy.

A girl dressed as a carebear was Izzy's favorite...I don't blame ya Iz, she was fluffy and cute!

That's our lil Strawberry. She was so much fun getting into EVERYTHING at the store and checking out all of the other kids. She gets right into the middle of everyone and has to check stuff out.

I was the only parent that dressed up...and was right in there playing with all the kids. The second we lose our inner child, we become boring adults. Don't ever forget that.

Me and Izzy-B snuggling before work and daycare earlier this week. We sit on the floor and eat cereal. It's the best part of my day.

Yes folks, it's a future runway model we have here - she's sporting a flower on her head (which she kept checking out in the oven reflection, hilarious), and she's struttn' her stuff!

Enjoy!
Auntie Sarah & Uncle Mike are coming to visit tomorrow.
We'll take some fun pics and post some next week.
We hope everyone has a fun/safe/Happy Halloween!
Dave, D, and Izzy-B

The Blueberry Kid

Izzy-b devours blueberries like it's nobody's business. She loves them frozen, and I'm thinking it feels pretty good on her molars that are popping through. Not sure why she likes to paint her face with them...must be a kid thing, but either way, she's a happy lady!

We went for a wagon ride yesterday and Izzy sported her new cute blue hat from Grandma Lucy. Her blue eyes match the hat perfectly, thank you Lucy!
Have a good week everyone! We had family pictures taken by our favorite photographer EVER - Miss Chelsie Anderson with Treeline Photography - I'll post the link to her blog when she has some pics posted soon! Check her website and blog out at http://www.chelsiekrafka.com/ - she's amazing!

Dinner with Papa

We had dinner with Papa last night and he brought over cupcakes for us to get messy with. He would make messes with us kids when we were little, smearing food all over our faces. And the tradition continues...

"Mom, why didn't you tell me how good cupcakes are....these are amazing."
"Why is Papa doing this? Whatever, it's sugar, I'll go with it."

"TOUCHDOWN - the cupcakes win!"

"OH, sugar is officially kicking in Mom!"

"I likada sugar...lots."

Family Visitors

Uncle Tony and Auntie Kelly came to visit last night and we took a few quick pictures of them before they left this morning. Izzy had fun giving them hugs and kisses and playing.

It's Tony's birthday today, so Izzy gave him a big birthday kiss!
That's all for now. We might go to the apple orchard down near Stillwater this afternoon - we'll see how Izzy's doing. She still has a stuffy nose and a cough, but is in good spirits!