Bunco!

I'm in this super fun monthly bunco group. November was my turn to host (which means having it at my house,making dinner, and picking out prizes.)
This is the only picture I got so here are 4 of the 12 girls. I love getting together with all of these cute, fun girls!

The Big One

The 0th birthday

Brooklyn and her new toy on her 1st birthday.

Happy Birthday to our little Brookie-Girl! Brooklyn has been an absolute joy these past 12 months.

Say Good Job

Mackenzie often tells us what to say. She says "Mom, say good job dribbling Kenzie." Or she says "Say where did Kenzie go."

Today when she and Brooklyn finished their bath Mackenzie said "Say Brookie good job not pooping in the bathtub."
This is because Brooklyn has pooped in the tub the last 3 baths she's taken. I told Brookie good job and I meant it.

3 Billy Goats Gruff

"I'm a troll from a deep dark hole
My belly's getting thinner
I need to eat and goat's a treat
So I'll have you for my dinner!"

Mackenzie memorized this little part of the 3 Billy Goats book we got from the library. I was kind of impressed and Brookie liked it too.

Now that I'm done showing off I'll move onto complaining...
Who thinks it's a good idea to bash in our car window and steal stuff out of my car??? Why are people so dishonest??? I guess it'll teach me not to leave my purse in the car, especially at night. In addition, I'm ready to be not sick and to have not sick kids. THE END

Today

Today it snowed and made the trees that line our street even more beautiful.

Today I am hoping I can muster up more willpower during Thanksgiving than I did for Halloween.

Today I made a conscience effort to sit on the floor and play with my kids without trying to do 17 other things at the same time (change the laundry, start the dishwasher, make those phone calls...). It was fun. I should do that more often.

Today I remembered how yummy it is to eat a bowl full of strawberries with whipped cream from a can (even if the strawberries weren't that good before).

Today Robert went to the Jazz game.

Today Mackenzie got to play with her cousin Dakota who she loves, even though she doesn't share very well with him. He shouldn't take it personal.

Today Brooklyn is getting that much closer to being weaned.

Today I'm glad to live in America.

BOO! A little late

A few trick or treat night pics