Gracie Colette Butt

I got a new niece on Nov 29, 2016

She was 9 days overdue and her mom was so relieved to have her here.  I have never been more anxious for someone else to have a baby, seriously it felt like years that Trecia was pregnant.

She was 7lbs 6oz and 20inches

My kids, especially Lex, have been obsessed with her.  I guess we haven't had a baby that we see every week....since Lex was born.  We are lucky and get to hold her every Sunday at dinner. 

Family Pictures 2016

This year pictures got pushed back, then some more. But, because my mother-in-law only asks for a family picture for Christmas each year, it really pushes me to get them done.  It is an easy way to get a Christmas gift out of the way.  Lex and Drake both have pretty limited clothing and colors.  Addyson is blessed with tons of girl cousins, which means hand-me-downs.  I always spend a good deal of money on clothing JUST for family pictures, then no one wears anything after, and its just frustrating.  Because I waiting clear till Thanksgiving, we had a small budget and I was pretty happy that we somewhat coordinated.  That being said, that is why there is so much red, its an easy gender neutral color.  Although, it doesn't really match my house, I will probably keep up last years pictures. My sister used my camera, I ended up doing the editing. They turned out okay being last minute, freezing in the cold.