Gymnastics, etc.

Kelsey and Jayda wrapped up a session of gymnastics. Both had a fabulous time. The instructors were fabulous. Makenna....she is so sweet and funny. I just wanted to include a couple pictures of her cuteness.

Publishing Party!

In third grade, the big thing they do is to research, write a book, illustrate it and they end with a publishing party. Walking the red carpet, reading their book (Sadie did hers on the red-eyed tree frog) and then having a party...complete with sparkling cider in plastic, fluted glasses. So cute and such fun! We love Sadie's teacher! She is amazing! It's been such a great year so far!

New Kid Pictures

As you can see down the side of our blog, there are some new pictures of the kids. Bart took them. He did a great job!

December!!! It's Beginning to Look alot like Christmas!

I have to say.. this is my favorite time of year. I love the crisp air, the smells, decorating, etc. We made our first batch of pipineer and hot some yummy hot cocoa to start off the season right! We went to a lot this year to get our tree...just like last year. They had some beautiful options and I love the tree that we picked out. The kids got really excited putting the ornaments on as they talked about each one and the memory associated with it. Have a Happy December!

Enjoying the Parks!

These pics are from three different days. Lots of fun!!

Basement Bathroom Renovation!

Well, we finally are starting the renovations on our three bathrooms. Our basement bathroom was just finished, so I thought I would post some before and after pictures. It was kind of a yucky bathroom with a scary shower. We took out part of a wall where there was this little, awkward space and made it one big bathroom. It turned out completely beautiful! We love it! Tomorrow starts the kids bathroom....

Recital!

The kiddos did an amazing job with their piano recital! Bart and I were so proud of them! Bart and Cole even did a duet!

Halloween

This year we had such fun! Getting the pumpkins from the farm...waiting until close to Halloween to carve because (1) I wanted Bart here to help carve (2) so the squirrels wouldn't eat the pumpkins (3) We wanted our exchange student, F, to have his first experience carving pumpkins. It was also his first time trick or treating....it was so cute to watch his excitement and then his awe at all the candy. :) The kids had fun picking their costumes and Sadie even made her skirt to be a cowgirl (thanks, Ashley for helping her). Makenna absolutely insisted on wearing her pink cowboy boots with her Snow White dress. Loved it! I love this time of year!

Happy Birthday, Bart!

Harder to celebrate without having him here on his birthday, but we were happy to celebrate a few days late! I love this guy SO much and am grateful for all he does for our family!