to beaumont we went

On Friday, we drove over to visit Pravin's family for the day. Esther and I have been sick for a several days so we didn't get to spend the night, or stay as long as we would have liked but we still had a great time. Esther was so sweet all day and she played SO hard! I don't think she sat down for one minute! It was so nice just hanging out and spending time together.

playing with the new puppy

enjoying masala tea

ooh just hangin out with uncle navin

can't wait til we go again!

so very thankful

There are many reasons why I am so thankful but the ones that stand out the most are, Jesus and his unconditional love and mercy, my dear husband, my precious and perfect daughter, this new little blessing who will come very soon, my amazing family and my precious nieces and nephew, my husbands family, and a chance to live my life to honor the Lord. I hope you had a wonderful holiday and hopefully you had a chance to think about what makes you thankful.

Here are some random pics from our thanksgiving day. I forgot my camera so my phone had to do. Wish I would have got one of Esther and Staples together! bummer. next year.

papa bear carving the turkey

cranberry punch

is a holiday really a holiday without chex? i don't think so.

we ended our night cheering on the aggies with this happy little girl.

esther's 1st birthday party

on november 5th, we celebrated our sweet girl for her FIRST birthday. it was a great evening with our family and friends and i think esther really enjoyed herself. thanks to all of you who have made this first year and birthday so special. we are looking forward to this next year with esther's baby sister!

(chaiss- this should complete your 10+ picture fix)

elephant banks waiting to be decorated

ivy's masterpiece 

pretty little staples

mr. eli and his pretty momma

happy first birthday, esther!

photo booth props

For some reason Pravin decided it would be fun to have photo booth props at our house juuust in case someone feels like snapping a picture he wanted some fun props to go with it. booo k! if it makes him happy, then it makes us happy.

ONE

Happy 1st Birthday, Esther!

This past year has been the best year of my life. Esther, you bring so much joy to our lives. You are the sweetest, loudest, most fun, cutest, strongest, most adorable girl ever. You are such a bright spot! You are always so happy and cheerful. You never get your feelings hurt, and you hardly ever cry. You have a sweet sweet spirit and I am loving watching you grow.

You are eating good these days. Your favorites are pretty much the same things: oatmeal, blueberries, strawberries, lasagna, baked potato, french fries, yogurt, crackers. You go to bed now without a bottle, and you sleep from 7:30-7:30. You love your bath, and after you get out you give me and daddy a million kisses each. It is the sweetest thing. You know how old you are, whenever someone asks you hold up one finger and smile. Your little sister is almost here and I know you are going to be the best big sister in the world! I can't wait to watch you two together. 

My prayer for you is that you grow to be strong in your faith. To love the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37). To seek after Him and to honor Him. He created you so special and I am so grateful to be your mom.

Your daddy and I are so very proud of you and we cannot wait to see what this next year has in store! We love you!

one month old

one year old

happy birthday sweet girl.

my little indian

Last friday was our last Tiny Tots and Tunes class and everyone wore their halloween costumes. It was so fun to see everyones outfits, but of course I thought Esther was the cutest! =)

I know there is way to many pictures of basically the same thing but I just couldn't help it!

muffins or cupcakes?

Today I tried a recipe I have been seeing EVERYWHERE on the internet lately. It is so easy I knew it wouldn't work but I just had to try it. All it is is one can of pumpkin puree and one box of cake mix. No eggs, no butter, no milk, nothing just those two ingredients mixed together.

they look pretty don't they? and they smelled even better! but something about them just didn't work. they were spongy and waaaaay to moist. i tried them plain and with some cream cheese frosting. still gross. 

on another note, dinner tonight was stuffed red bell peppers and those turned out to be good! 

served with a salad and there ya go. recipe here.