Nice long weekend

We got sooo much accomplished this weekend and were blessed to have Grandma and Aunt Peanut visiting. We hit the Springdale Christmas parade and the kids got to finally jump in a leaf pile.

Thanksgiving in the 'ville

I don't even need words for these pictures to tell you how much fun these kids had in the few short hours they got to see each other at Grandpa & Grandma Sharon's. We had the best time eating, talking and watching the kids put on a play where the hunter (Nadia) was attacked by the turkeys (the other 3) at the end. The whole day was truly lovely.

It's Beginning to Look A lot Like Christmas

The kids are so proud of their Gingerbread house work of art that Grammy got them as a holiday break project. Miller's bandaid is over his gash from the stocking hanger landing on his head when he tried to pull his stocking down. He hasn't touched his stocking since. We got all of the Christmas decorations up over Thanksgiving break as well. Ella is such a big girl, this year she decorated the Christmas tree all by herself!

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Still lovin' my fresh, clean babies

These boys definitely love their sister. After baths and showers is still one of their favorite tickle sessions. The top photo is Ella with Brooks last week (6months) and the bottom is Ella with Miller when he was about 8months old.

More sickness

Poor Miller is so prone to ear infections when he gets a cold. This last time he got a double ear infection and ruptured one of his eardrums. He had to wear cotton in his ears for his showers, and we thought he looked pretty funny.

Christmas Shopping

After Miller's shower the other night we caught him INTENTLY scouring the Target toy ad. He was completely silent and went through the entire thing, page by page. We thought it was too cute not to get a snapshot of it.

Preschool Thanksgiving Programs

Last week Ella's class held a visitor's day for special friends. They performed songs and gave fruit as they learned about sharing. Both Grammy and Grandpa Bob were able to attend. She was so excited that they got to see her at school. Later that week her class did a pow wow where they wore the same hats and vests they made. This time they were hunting and caught a bear. I got a few pictures of Ella with her good friends Marissa and Mia. Ella has been drawing a tee-pee on all of her artwork since that week.

Grandpa Bob & Grandma Judy

We had a nice visit this weekend with Jason's dad & stepmom. The kids had a good time playing with their dog and cats. Their gifts were hits, Miller got the firetruck. The kids have talked about them everyday since. We need to see them more often!

Before and After

Miller woke to a 103 fever Thursday and flat out felt awful. I found him laying on his blankie in the middle of the living room. He barely had the energy to protest when I suggested mommy carry him to his bed. I took him in mine so I could keep an eye on him and by the time I brought back his juice he was sound asleep. He slept most of the morning and early afternoon, and by 3pm announced that he was ready for lunch. I was so happy to see my boy showing signs of life again. He felt good enough that evening to enjoy movie night with a Quik shake and the cool popcorn Aunt Carmen & Aunt Jennifer sent from their Pennsylvania trip. He still has a fever but is acting great. And although we are very proud of him when he shares, we are praying that he keeps this little bug to himself.

Kansas City Trip

We finally got to go trick or treating with the Weaver girls! Since we didn't have time to do our annual nighttime trip to Deanna Rose, we all went during the day with Dameon. The kids loved just being together, learning, petting the animals, and catching fish (yes, that's mommy baiting the pole with a worm). No wonder our kids repeatedly said, 'I miss Nadia & Audrey' after we were back home.

Preschool Halloween Party

Friday Ella's preschool had a party for Halloween and invited the families. Miller got to sit at the table with Ella and share in the pumpkin cakes that they made. Later they played some cute games. Ella was REALLY good at catching the marshmallow with her mouth since it is one of her favorite snacks.

Brooks' 1/2 Birthday

Within one week Brooks' rolled over, started eating cereal, got his bottom 2 teeth, and caught his first cold. He is 16lbs & 16 3/4 inches tall. Although he is slower than our other 2 were on the physical side, he greatly exceeds them on the feeding side. There is rarely any food pushed back out and he gives us a big open mouth for each spoonful. He is our families blessing from God and we are so grateful for him.