first lost tooth

Oh Luke was so excited to lose this tooth. For about a year now he has asked us if he has a loose tooth. Brent loves to pull the really loose ones (which is so funny because we made Sean (our friend and dentist) pull Austin's first because we were so chicken) so he just popped that one out and Luke said "I have been waiting forever for this day!"

cookie exchange

Kate went to a cookie exchange for little girls. My friend is one of those people who seem to be able to do it all. She is an awesome girl. They had a great time and each came home with a box of cookies and an apron (which Jo my friend made with her sister) with their name on it!

christmas tree 2008

Well we broke down and bought an artificial pre lit tree. I have to say I miss the smell and the look of a real tree, but I don't miss paying for and watering the tree!

banner crazy

Ok I am sorry, but I love my banners. I was trying to figure out a quick and cheap way to do an advent calendar and this is what I came up with. It was fun to make and of course I figured out a way to use my embroidery machine!

girls day out

On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the girls from Brent's side of the family and my mom got together and had lunch at Gardner Village. Kate loved to say "girls only". They had cute little elves set around. It got me in the mood for decorating for Christmas!

so much to be thankful for

I am grateful for this time of year, to stop and think of all the wonderful things that are in my life instead of focusing on the negatives that I seem to focus on every day. I have so many blessings in my life, to name a few, my husband, my children, our family, our health and our home. We are truly blessed.








We had a very nice and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday. Dinner was at my parents house this year. My mom treated the kids and me to the movie "Bolt", while the men stayed home to watch a football game. Mike came, but Dave and his family stayed in Oregon. We missed them, but still had a very nice time. Kate got to bring Little Bear (from preschool) home for thanksgiving break! (It is a big deal when Little Bear comes to see us).

Curly Q

I had to document that Zach's hair can be curly! None of my other 3 ever even had a wave in their hair. I just don't know how to keep it curly through the day? Any suggestions?