Christmas Tree

Tonight we put up the Christmas Tree. The kids had so much fun decorating the tree! I love this time of the year!

Happy

I was thinking today about things I am happy about and/or thankful for.

1. Jude going to the YMCA play area. Finally! Now I can workout there and no one else will have to watch Jude.

2. Taking different workout classes. I feel stronger and healthier.

3. Being able to go to Costco and not spending $50 on diapers and wipes. So happy about that the past few months.

4. I am loving living here in Valpo. It is true, people in the midwest are nicer. We love our ward, friends and the community. (Ask me in a month when we have tons of snow and I will probably hate it here!)

5. Happy that I get a whole week break for Thanksgiving. Lots of yummy food will be consumed! Excited for family to be here to spend time with.

6. Somewhat successfully cut all the boys hair. Yes, even Rob. I kept telling him no but he insisted. It looks ok for my first try.

7. Happy and Thankful for my sweet friends that I went out with last night. It is so refreshing to have a girls night out!

8. Loving Rob and all the support he gives me through school. I often ask myself, "Why did I do this? Do I want to do this? What did I get myself into?" After talking with Rob I feel refreshed and excited for my future career!

9. Fun family movie nights on Friday with the kids. Lots of fun and a good bonding time.

10. Excited to put up the Christmas tree this week and to use my Christmas Tree scent for my candle. I have been waiting all year and so excited for my house to smell like Christmas!

11. My three kids make me so happy. They have been getting along so well, for the most part! How cute are they all ready for church today. Life is good!

LEAVES...and the last of fall

We had such amazing weather this past weekend! I think it is the end of our fall. Maybe not fall but definitely the end of 70 degree temperatures. So what did we do? We did yard work! The kids had so much fun playing in the leaves. Gabe was the one that loved to be buried the most. Sibley ran around and sometimes liked to be buried. Jude was happy as can be throwing leaves all over everyone!

The last picture is my favorite. Jude does a Charlie Brown like stance when he is sad. If you are cool and watch Arrested Development, it reminds me of George Michael when Ann dumped him. Or should I call her Bland, or Egg, or "her?" I could go on forever with the quotes.

First Lost Tooth!

Gabe's first tooth came out tonight! Finally! This has been a long time coming. In the past few weeks Gabe has had several loose teeth. But his top tooth was really moving. There was a huge gap that you can see. The deal was if Gabe let Rob pull it out he would get to stay up. What that boy will do to stay up! Rob got it pretty loose and then pulled it out. I heard Gabe scream, "IT IS OUT!!" It was really cute. He was so excited. Of course I was a little sad because it is just another reminder of how quickly the kids are growing up. Also, sorry for the bloody picture but I am sure Gabe would want everyone to see his war wounds! He is so excited for the tooth fairy to come tonight. We will post later on what he got. After we confer with the tooth fairy and see what the going rate is for a first tooth! The pillowcase is so cute. My mom bought it for the kids years ago and it has a little pocket on it for the tooth to go in. We are finally able to use it! I am sure it will be used again and again in the coming months.