Have you ever ...

... felt like this one day?

... and then like this the next day?!

It must be December!

My Apologies

I have deleted yesterday's post with a YouTube video called "Dad Life." The video was hilarious, but a very inappropriate picture was popping up in the "Up Next" video cue box at the end. Sorry!

Holiday Shopping

Looking for a fun gift idea?! I have got just the thing. My good friend Julie has just opened up a new Etsy store called Two Kidlets. She makes adorable crayon wallets for kids and small totes to stick in your purse, among other things. I have purchased several items from her (and have received others as gifts!) and everything is VERY WELL MADE!!! Check out her site and cross a couple more things off of your shopping list.

Zippy Pouch

Crayon Wallet

Inside there is a tablet of paper and 8 crayons. Perfect for keeping the kids entertained in the car or quiet during church.

White Friday

I have missed the "Black Friday" shopping madness for two years in a row. Sure, I may have let some great deals slip by. Do I regret it?! Nope. Here's why:

Valerie peers out of the window as inches upon inches of snow accumulate at the cabin.

Quite possibly my favorite snow picture ever! I love the expressions on Marc and Sierra's faces.

God's snow cones!

Grandpa hauls in a load of soggy, snotty-nosed and happy kids back to a warm fire!

Happy Birthday, Riley!

We love you Riley-Boy!

(Valerie sends you kisses.)

First Grade Thanksgiving Feast

Ally and I had a special craft time on Wednesday morning in preparation for Sierra's class feast the following day. Using some toothpicks, glue and scraps of paper we created the perfect Thanksgiving meat tray.

It was fun for me to be able to join Sierra's class for their feast. I much prefer coming in as a parent rather than coordinating everything as the teacher. (Oh how I hated the "party day" chaos!!!)

I sure do love this little turkey!

This is Sierra's classmate and good friend, Gia. (She is a real sweetheart!) We were thrilled to find out recently that Gia and her family are believers.

First Snow

We woke up this morning to our first dusting of snow! The girls were so excited that they ran outside in their pj's and boots. I really had to wrangle them into some more appropriate snow attire. Even Valerie had to be coaxed back inside for breakfast. Can't wait to see what the cabin will be like next week!