Cousin Aimee's wedding....

Yesterday was Jetta's first wedding and she seemed to have a really good time. Shannon's cousin Aimee got married, so it was a family gathering, and it was very nice to see everyone. Jetta was very happy to see Aimee, as they have become fast friends or as Aimee says "buddies". My one worry was during the ceremony Jetta would call out "Aimee", as she was saying it as she passed by and I was just sure she was going to blurt it out, but fortunately she didn't.

Aimee, we are very happy for you and wish you the best of luck. Thanks for sharing your special day with us. Here are a few pics of Jetta in her dress, which I think she is absolutely adorable. Thanks to my friend Angela who passed this dress on to us. She is getting so big already, I'm surely not looking forward to the day I have to watch her walk down the isle. I realize that's a few years off, but I have a feeling I'm gonna blink one day and it will be here and I just want to enjoy each and every day with her from now until that day.

Jetta and daddy bake....

Since the weather has finally cooled off, Shannon decided to bake some cookies today. I was in the process of working on a scrapbook project, so he asked if she wanted to help. I told him it would be a minute, as I went into her room and got out her apron. Grandma Peters gave this to her awhile back, but felt that today was a perfect opportunity to use it. It's still a little big, but it looked very cute and Shannon got some cute pictures of her in it and helping make the cookies. I think she already figured out the best part....licking the spoon (but do notice, after she licked the spoon, she turned it over to stir). She is getting so big and is so much fun. I hope you enjoy these pics....her first attempt at baking.

A day at the pumpkin patch....

After we had Jetta's pictures done, we ran around a bit, but then headed to Eckert's, a local orchard. They are still picking apples, but started the pumpkin festival this weekend. So, we wanted to take Jetta to get her first pumpkin. She really seemed to enjoy herself and we enjoyed being there with her. We have spent the last several years thinking about all the fun things that we wanted to do with her and now we are finally getting to do them. It is great and makes my life so fulfilled. Here a few pics from the day.

18 Month Photo Shoot

Yesterday we took Jetta for her 18 month pics, as we wanted to capture just how much she's changed since we got her 12 month pics done. It amazes me...I had an infant and now I have a toddler. These pics are very similar to the one I posted about her growing up, but professional. I think she looks absolutely adorable and think she is very photogenic. She did very well at the shoot and doesn't seem to mind the camera at all. So, here they are and I hope you enjoy them. If you're curious at just how much she's changecd, go back and check out her 12 month pics.

I'm not really sure what I did right in the whole process, but China gave me such a beautiful little girl, who is so sweet and loving. I'm so glad she has was chosen for us and can't imagine having any other baby.