Merry Christmas!!!

We hope Santa was good to you!

She's THREE!

I can't believe our little Natalie is three. I was trying to tell her all the details of the day she was born this morning. I can still remember it like yesterday! We had a successful party for brunch today -- which was threatened by the 19+ inches of snow that came in yesterday. Almost everyone still made it, and she loved every minute of the attention.

Thanks to advice once again from Melissa Kocina, Natalie's cake turned out great. Next year, she told me she wants a zebra, so I'll have to start brainstorming that one now! =)




Thanks to everyone who came. Thanks for making the trip on the yucky roads. Natalie was thrilled to see everyone. It was fun to hang out for a while, and even Henry was tuckered out by the end.

Lost Leaf Footage

This is for Grandpa Kent who doesn't think we get enough cute stuff on film.

Let it snow!

I have not been a fan of snow since I was little. Being a grown up who doesn't like skiing or snowboarding, snow is just a hassle. But now that Natalie's old enough to think playing in the snow is fun, I am loving the mid-November dumping we're getting. She made a snowman with daddy this morning and after nap time, we plan on heading back out to litter our backyard with snow angels. Stay safe people!

Fall color

Technically it was a violet crayon. But I don't really care what Crayola thinks because "purple crayon" sounds much better. Regardless of its official title, the costume was a big hit and Natalie had a blast. After getting a bunch of visits from grandparents throughout the weekend (Jean, Linda, Kent & Lee), Natalie became a pro at getting her costume on and off. I though she might hit the wall once Sunday evening rolled around but the adrenaline must have kicked in. Natalie went out trick-or-treating on multiple trips with each of her parents and seems to have everything down pat when it comes to this holiday's protocol. She's already making plans for next year when Henry can partake in more of the festivities. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

MEA -- Many Extraordinary Adventures

As a student, I really didn't know that teachers love MEA even more than kids do. But it's true. This year, with the stress my job puts me under, MEA was one of the best weekends I've had in quite some time. Joey, Natalie, Henry and I headed to the cabin after a lazy Thursday morning. Joey raked all the leaves into a leaf pile big enough to bury anyone at the cabin, and we enjoyed 65-degree weather on Friday. We came home Saturday afternoon and spent Sunday at the Shaw's Pumpkin Carving party. So much relaxing, so much progress on my crossword puzzle skills, and much needed time spent with my little family. My heart is awaiting Thanksgiving break!

Happy Fall!!!