Buddy Bear

Elyse's school has this special stuffed bear they named, Buddy.  Every Wednesday Buddy goes home with a child and stays until the following Monday.  The parents are asked to fill out a form and take pictures of Buddy with that child.

So thanks to a snow day on Monday, Buddy joined our family in our daily activities for an entire week.  He helped celebrate Nate's birthday, decorated our Christmas tree, got adjusted by Dr. Tony, went to the gym, stores and even got a haircut.  I know Elyse was sad to have to take him back, but I was kind of relived, one less thing to worry about each day (where is that bear?)

 

Books, Books and More Books

I love that my children love being read to and looking through books.  It's one activity that I never get sick of participating in with them.  However, I made an exception while in Iowa, because, I decided to sit back and watch Elyse read to Kallen instead.  These are what I consider priceless pictures.

Pictures with Grandpa and Grandma

So we decided to bite the bullet and pay the monthly fee to post pictures, otherwise our blog is pointless.

 

Below are some cute pictures of the kiddos last weekend with their Grandpa and Grandma. Enjoy.

 

Grandpa, Grandma and a Wedding

This past weekend we headed south for our quickest trip ever to visit Nate's family in Iowa.  We went down on Friday morning and came back yesterday.  The reason we went down besides to spend time with Nate's parents, was to attend a family wedding.  The kids did awesome at the wedding and had a blast.  We also spent lots of time relaxing and watching the kiddos play.

Below is the only picture I can currently post because "Blogger" has just informed me I have used up all all my free GB for pictures.  Once Nate and I decide what we are going to do (buy or start a new blog), I will upload some cute ones of the kiddos with Grandpa and Grandma. 

Special thanks to Nate's parents, Mike and Kathy for hosting us.  We hope to see you again in a few weeks for Christmas.  Love you lots.

Mr. Sympathetic

Caleb is by far our most sensitive and gentle child.  He has such a big heart and gets upset so easily when he gets a timeout or his feelings get hurt.  However, being so sensitive also makes him so sympathetic when others are hurt, especially Elyse or Kallen. 

A few nights back Elyse has dancing in the kitchen, slipped, smacked her head into the corner of the counter and got a humongous bump.  Caleb was right there to make sure she was okay and iced her until she was good to go.  Such a sweet and thoughtful boy!

Bottom, Left, Center

On Saturday, Kallen's first tooth came in.  I know it's hard to see in the picture, but his first tooth is his left central incisor. 

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is a holiday that tends to be focused on either football, shopping the next day (or this year at 9 PM) and/or food, instead of thanks. As I am typing that thought, I realized there is so many things I am thankful for, these are just a few...

• Jesus Christ who loves me and sacrificed His life for my sins
• An amazing, patient, leading and handsome husband that I don't ever want to be apart from
• Three precious children that I love unconditionally
• A supportive and loving family that's there whenever needed
• Friends that I consider family
• Laughter, something I just don't do enough of

Hope you all take a moment today to celebrate and appreciate all you are blessed with.

Wishing you all a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

picture taken by Heidi McDowell Photography