So Serious!

I have a picture of each of the kids like this at about 6 mos. We had to wait a little longer for Chaysee to be able to sit better, so she is 7 mos.

Happy Thanksgiving to all! The kids have been wired all day. They couldn't wait to eat turkey and then they couldn't wait to make gingerbread houses. We bought a mini village this year, which the kids really liked. I don't advise the mini village, last year we made one big house and it was a lot easier. They turned out pretty cute, considering the conversation that was going on while I was putting the houses together and then the arguing over the candy. It was a great memory that I won't ever forget. We had tons of food and a lot to be thankful for. Mya really wanted to see little Damion, Scott told her maybe next year and then Zek said No I don't want to move again! We just laughed. He thought if we went there for a visit we had to move. :) Hope everyone had a great Turkey day!

Leaves are falling all around

Myas straight hair (left)

Princess fun with cousin Karleigh

On Monday Scott raked up a huge pile of leaves for the kids to jump in. They loved it. All I could hear was, "cannon ball!" Then leaves were flying all over. Mya thought it was the most fun thing to do, since you can't swim in fall. Chaysee was sleeping and we did not wake her to play in the leaves. I once heard, no matter what the time, never wake a sleeping child. Today I had parent/teacher conferences. Zek is doing great! He loves school and is a great helper to his teacher and class. The only thing he has a little problem with is writing and that is only because he won't slow down and take some time (he does not like this subject). Yay for Zek! Also today Mya let me straighten her hair-its really long it looked cute but I just love her little curls. She looks so cute in everything. She loves wearing everyones shoes around the house and pretending to be that person. If she wears my shoes then she is the mom and I am Mya. If she wears grandmas shoes then she is grandma and I am her daughter. Chaysee is finally starting to feel a little better, but only wants mama. The kids are excited because there is no school tomarrow. There was a free showing of UP today, but we weren't able to go, so I had Scott rent the movie. Zek really liked it, Mya was too tired to sit through it. Now all three kids are in bed and I get to catch the end of the biggest loser, then do homework.

Quick note about the Christmas pictures. If any of you know my mom you know she loves Christmas. There is already Christmas music on the radio. So last Friday on the way home from school apparently Zek begged grandma to put up the tree and now it is up. Although I doubt he begged, he probably just said, "grandma, we should put the tree up." I am sure she said, "lets do it." Even if its early the kids are really excited. They already wrote their letter to santa and everyday I hear I want that for Christmas. Hope all of you are enjoying the Fall and finding things to be grateful for. :)

Late Halloween

I made these melting witch puddles for Zeks class party-they were a hit!

Ok so I know these are late but I had to wait for Tracy to email them to me. Zek actually went to school on Friday as a vampire and then on Halloween decided he wanted to be something else. We went through my moms Halloween stuff and found an old clown costume and thats what he was on Halloween. Mya was going to be Snow White and then changed to a cheerleader when we opened the bucket of old costumes. Chaysee was a bumble bee (myas old costume). The kids had a lot of fun trick or treating. (not Chaysee she got sick, thats another story). On Friday the elementary school called me and told me that Zek would be getting an award at school, so I went and come to find out he was student of the month for always helping his classmates and teacher. Great job Zek!

So on Sunday after church I took Chaysee into the walk-in clinic in Moses Lake, I swear she had croop. After being told she was not "sick enough" (how does anyone decide this?) we were sent home. We had 3 horrible nights, she ran a fever for the last 3 days. Finally I took her into the clinic in Royal today and come to find out she has a sinus infection and croop. Moms always know their kids best:).

Pumkin Painting

This year the kids wanted to paint their pumkins, which was ok by Scott and I. Less mess and with Chaysee much easier. The loved putting on a Lowes shirt and getting the paint everywhere. For what it was they look pretty good. The conversation that went on while the kids were painting was hilarious.

Zek do you like my pumkin

Mya that looks great, look at my patterns

I love family night

Mya look I made teeth

Mom I need teeth like Zek

Can I have blue paint

Mom I mixed all the paint and its still black

oh look at this

WoW that looks nice Mya

Mom look what Mya did

We did a great job

A great man passes

Today grandpa Lee left us to join his family. We know he is in a better place and we are thankful he is no longer suffering. He will be greatly missed. Thanks for all the great times.

Playing in the Rain/Sunday Dress

It rained yesterday and Mya thought it was wonderful to splash in all the puddles. I hope she doesn't get sick. She loved looking at the rainbow and kept searching for the end. Today the girls wore their new Christmas dresses (a little early I know-but it was cold and I have had the dresses since February, they were my $8 find). The picture of Mya in her Halloween outfit is for Lisa-Happy Halloween!

Chaysee gets earings

I forgot to take my camera with me, but Chaysee got her ears pierced today. She was very brave and only cried for a minute. You would not believe what people said about me, while I was holding Chaysee. One lady walked out of the store and said I was cruel. Others just shook their heads. We did see some that told us they were cute. I never really thought people had such strong opinions about this, but apparently they do. I just figured my mom got mine pierced and I don't remember it so I never associated it with pain. I thought my girls would appreciate the same. I can take care of the earings, so they don't get infected and they don't bug them because they aren't old enough to know they have them plus it lets anyone who questions know that I have a girl and not a boy right? I know they are hard to see but they are little crystal flowers and they are so cute.