Happy Thanksgiving

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Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

Cleaning Out

Husband is home all this week! We have been cleaning out closets, drawers, and cabinets. We are desperately trying to make room for baby girl # 3. We brought out the baby swing this morning. The girls quickly moved it into the living room in front of the t.v. The May was sitting in it and The Belle was pushing her. Both of them were very content for a good 30 minutes. The Belle wanted to know if we could bring her swingset inside so she could swing and watch t.v. Life is really about to change for those two.

Just The Two Of Us: Part 2

My Mom kept the girls for us last night while we went to our monthly parenting bible study class. She came and picked them up early which allowed me to get ready without having to manage 2 children. Husband and I had a peaceful drive to Subway where we had a peaceful dinner. I know we were only gone for just a few hours but that can be so rejuvenating. Not only do we need to spend one on one time with the girls but we need to spend one on one time with each other (more often). I love this picture of the two of us. It was last February and I was about 45 pounds lighter. Man, I can't wait to get back into my "normal" clothes.

Just the two of us

I had a Dr. appt. this morning. Husband and I thought it would be good for The Belle to go and see a positive experience at the Dr. Everytime she has been to the Dr. it is always because she is sick or she has to see the ear Dr. Each time is horrible. She screams, kicks, and cries. She is a completely different child. I know she associtaes her ear pain with the Dr. and she is just scared. Luckily, Grandmama kept The May while we went. The Belle asked a million questions once we got there and she listened to baby girl # 3's heartbeat. We went to Krispy Kreme when we left and ran some errands. We had such a good time together. She is at the age where she appreciates being out of these 4 walls. She was so good while we were out. I really need to spend more one on one time with both of them. We get in such a rut being stuck at home everyday and as soon as the baby gets here I am sure it will only get worse.

Thirsty Teeth

We have had an eventful morning around here. The May began the morning with falling off the side of the couch and busting her bottom lip. I know you are thinking what in the world is a 2 year old doing standing on the arm of the couch . Well, that is (or should I say was) the girls balance beam. But, after this morning there will be no more dismounting from the couch. I finally got baby girl # 3's clothes out and into her dresser. I didn't realize how many baby clothes I actually had. I still have one box to sort through. The May is now sleeping and The Belle is pestering the mess out of me. She just asked me to PLEEEASE fix her something to drink because her teeth are thirsty. You would think she is on the verge of dehydration. What in the world am I going to do with 3? I guess we will find out in 5 weeks!

Sunday Morning

Sunday mornings are always so rushed for us. I actually had time this morning to take some pictures of the girls before we left. The weather turned a little cool so The May was able to wear one of her birthday outfits from Ms. Carla. Friday night we went to the Homecoming game. The girls had a blast with Margo, Jude, and Lily. They all loved the band and danced all night. Of course I forgot my camera. The rest of the weekend was pretty typical: gym, naps, football, and church. One more week and husband is off for an entire week! I can't wait!

Camoflaged Peanut Butter

The Belle helped me make peanut butter balls yesterday. The May does not like peanut butter. I know its shocking! The girl loves everything but not peanut butter. Well, until you cover the peanut butter balls with chocolate! Then she loves peanut butter. How funny is that!

Artsy Smartsy

We went to the Arts Festival on Saturday. They offer a huge area for children. The girls made pottery, sand art, wands, crowns, and painted. They had a great time. I was exhausted from all of the walking but, it was well worth it. Notice in the last picture of The Belle that my belly button is sticking out (honestly, if another person tells me my turkey timer is done I may scream!)

Heartburn Relief

My heartburn has gone from a nightly visitor to a 24 hour guest. The only thing I want is milk or ice cream. After my Dr. appt. on Wednesday my sweet Husband took me to Steak and Shake to get a milkshake. It was DIVINE! I am not sure what all we will be doing this weekend but, hopefully another trip to Steak and Shake will be apart of it.

Pumpkin People

We went to the pumpkin patch a few weeks ago (well, not really a patch but a place to buy pumpkins). We went to the same place last year. The girls had fun picking out their own pumpkins. The pumpkin patch was torn down last weekend and the girls were very upset when we drove by and there were no pumpkins. Neither one of them really understand seasons and how certain events only come around once a year (4th of July, Halloween, birthdays). They both randomly ask to go see fireworks and to have a birthday party. We have been explaining that Thanksgiving and Christmas is coming up soon so that has helped some. Another event we have been "talking up" is the arrival of baby girl # 3. Only 7 more weeks to go!

There's No Place Like Home

We had a very busy Halloween weekend. Friday night we went to "trunk or treat" at church. The girls had a blast getting candy and handing out candy. They both crashed when we got home. Saturday morning The Belle went to gym and we rushed home to put the girls costume back on for Husband's school carnival. This was our first trip to his new school so it was exciting to meet all his co-workers and students. Then we headed home to change for Aunt Emily's birthday dinner. Thank goodness we gained an hour of sleep because we all needed it (The May did not get a nap and was exhausted). Sunday we went to church and to my mom's for lunch and back to church (no nap again for The May). The Belle had a great time at church last night. Ms. Sherry brought The Belle an apron and cooking utensils back from her trip to Boston. It was a great weekend. We are going to spend today trying to get back on somewhat of a routine. There really is no place like home.

And The Winner Is...

I have been having computer problems this week so there was a delay in the pumpkin reveal.Thanks to all of you who voted! The winner is...

1st Place: AUNT EMILY with her kitty cat pumpkin


2nd Place: Me with her Mickey Mouse pumpkin

3rd Place: Aunt Sarah and Uncle Josh tied. Sarah's was the Batman and Josh's was the jack-o-lantern face. (Photo not available)

5th Place: Uncle John with his plagiarized pumpkin - he copied everyone else's idea. (This was Uncle John in his Halloween costume; he was a candy grab machine!)


6th Place: Husband with his coke bottle pumpkin. He was going to spell out C-O-K-E onto the pumpkin but, it busted when he was carving it and the image ended up looking like a fetus in the womb.