Happy Birthday PawPaw!!

Last night we went to Aunt Vivian and Uncle John's house for AV's birthday. Vivian cooked spaghetti and meatballs and a German chocolate cake and it was so yummy!! The kids can't be around a birthday cake without blowing out the candles and loved helping open presents!!! Happy Birthday PawPaw! We love you!!!!

December 13, 2011

Christmas Crafts

Will, the kiddos elf, brought Christmas crafts for them to do and they were SO. EXCITED. Mommy doesn't do crafts, (that's why I send them to school!), so to say they were overjoyed when they got to make a HUGE mess in the kitchen is putting it lightly. They had a good time and I'm glad Will brought them, but we are good on crafts for a very long time!!! Hope you kiddos had fun!!

December 13, 2011

My Christmas Angel

10 weeks old

December 5, 2011

Bass Pro Shop

Joe and I met Mimi and Poppa at the Bass Pro Shop last night to get the kids picture made with Santa. We always love going, there are LOTS of things for the kiddos to see and play with and it's an added bonus that Joe and Dad love the store and can keep content while we wait in line! Although the pic is not my favorite, it's a memory and will have to do for now. I'm going to try and take the kids to the mall to have one more picture taken with Santa, but we'll see if that plays out.....it's a big deal to get all these kiddos dressed up and out to see Santa!

December 4, 2011

First "Real" Playdate

So yesterday was a little bit of a sad day for me. Reese was invited to her first "REAL" playdate, you know, the kind where I DROP HER OFF???!!!? We've had plenty a playdates, I've just been to each one with her! It was such a big deal for me to drop her off for some reason. I guess I'm just not ready for her to be so big and so ready to go places without me. She, however, could not quit talking about it and we counted down the days all week until, "is today the day to go to Campbell's house?!?!" came. Campbell's mom sent me an email earlier in the week to ask if Reese could come play on Saturday. I asked Reese if she wanted to go andfrom that point on, it's all she could talk about! I was a little nervous she may wanna leave early, but I was oh so wrong! I dropped her off at 10:30 and picked her up at 2:30, so she wasn't gone an incredibly long time, but I was really excited to pick her up! She did wonderfully and played very well. She is already talking about having another playdate, so we'll see......maybe this is a start to something?!?!?! Thank you Campbell for having Reese over to play, she had a ball!!

December 3, 2011

CBS Christmas Program

This is my second year to do CBS (Community Bible Study). Last year, I wasn't able to get the kids into the program, but this year, Reese, Charlie, Mia and I all have a spot! It is one of the greatest programs -- it's great for me and it's great for the kids, they have learned SO much about the Bible and we're only half way through the year. This past week was their Christmas program and the kiddos did great. Reese was as animated as usual and sang and did all the hand motions to EVERY song! Charlie was a little less amused and quietly sat and watched as everyone around him sang! He is not shy at all, but he sure acted like he was during this Christmas program! Joe, Mimi and Gigi all came to watch, which made the kids even happier. Good job Reese and Charlie!! So glad you guys are learning the real meaning of CHRISTmas!!

December 1, 2011

Gingerbread Houses!

Making Gingerbread Houses are one of the kids favorite Holiday traditions. This year we received them as birthday gifts (thank you Heather!!) and they were easier than ever to decorate! They both turned out really cute and have a resting spot in the corner of the kitchen during the holidays!! Nice work Reese and Charlie!!!

Don't ask!!!!!

November 28, 2011