My Favorites

I've been working on our family Christmas card this week. Last year, the inside of our Christmas card was filled with little pictures of our family from throughout the past year. So many people loved it that I decided to do it again this year. So, after going through tons of family photos from the past year, I've decided that these are my two favorites of the kids. And since it's been, um, well, a while since I last blogged, I thought it seemed like a good post! So here you go, my loves:

Quickie

I'm feeling blog guilt and just talked to my BFF yesterday about how boring/lame/ridiculous it is to say "I've been busy/I'm busy/BUSY."  Yuck!  I've got to find something else to say about my ridiculously blessed life other than "busy!"  So, while I have a lot on  my plate, I'm slowing down to smell the roses, or the pumpkin pie, or whatever it is that I can smell. 
On a side note, I'm super excited to be going to the Midnight showing of Breaking Dawn tomorrow night.  Yes, I'm admitting it.  Love me anyway!  But even more excited about the amazing group of friends that I'm going with!  Blessed again!
Anywho...happy Wednesday and here's to no more busyness!
(And for the record, I just heard a sweet tiny voice say "Mommy, I want more Nana bread!"  (Even though she means Raisin Bread).  I love my sweet children so much my heart might explode!

The Blink of an Eye

October flew by in the blink of an eye.  I can't believe it's been almost a month since I posted.  Here's a taste of what we've been up to (I love this photo for so many reasons).  Hopefull I will make time this weekend for a full update!  But for now, just "hi, how are you? talk to you soon!"  Love and hugs!

Random Thoughts

1.  Molly is so much better!  Thanks for all of the well-wishes, prayers, and messages!  It was amazing how quickly she got better once they found which antibiotic would work! 

2.  Molly is starting to use expressions when she talks.  Yesterday, she actually said "And so I was like....what's her deal?" Hilarious.

3.  Molly was Bible Verse helper at Pre-School this week.  That means that she learned her bible verse, and then went up on stage during chapel time to say it in front of everyone.  "Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31  (Absolutely precious when said in her little 4 year old voice).

4.  Molly is loving her ice skating lessons!  She is now going to be in a big show when Santa arrives at the mall (he'll come in on the zamboni) and she is performing.  OMG.  Presh!

5.  Can you tell that Molly and I have been spending a lot of time together lately?

6.  I colored my hair Medium Brown.  That means that right now, my hair is one shade lighter than black.  How is that possible?  I'm glad I didn't go with Dark Brown!  I'm looking forward to next week, when it lightens up a bit!

7.  Matthew is loving Second grade!  He loves doing his homework all on his own, and loves organizing it in his binder (he got that from me).  Yesterday was library day, and he brought home a Chapter Book for the first time.  He had all 12 chapters finished by bed time.  Thank you, God, for the library! 

8.  My laundry is all done and Mike has 14 socks that don't have a match.  14.  I'm not exaggerating.

9.  I'm looking forward to my photography busy season!  I have lots of family photo shoots coming up, a Girl Scout Father/Daughter Costume Ball, several sessions with just kiddos, and I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my first neice!  Can't wait to take baby pictures!

10.  Pinterest.  O.M.G.  Love!

My Littlest Patient

My sweet girl is sick.  She has an infection, but the antibiotics aren't working as quickly as they should, or they are not the right antibiotics.  We are waiting on test results to see what we need to do.  Her fever has been up (the highest was 105.5) and down (while alternating Motrin/Tylenol).  We took her to the ER last night, where they ran some tests.  The good news is that the test results will be back today, and she is continuing to drink a good amount of fluids.  Right now, her fever is down, and she is coloring (although not her spunky self).  This momma is ready for answers and relief for sweetness. Prayers, please!