Highlights

The best parts of this past week:

John sent me to get a massage and a pedicure!

While I was getting my massage John let the kids play outside in a dirt pile, they had the time of their lives.

The kids fought over the broccoli at dinner.

Mae learned: to dance, go down the stairs backward, play and say peeka boo, say daddy, say up, say bottle, sign more and sign all done!

Tons of support and success for Faire Houre. So exciting.

John took me on a date, we had a fun drive, a fun lunch and we saw New Moon.

Nathan and Chelsea had their baby, Luke!

Almost all of our things are packed and in storage and we are moving to California tomorrow!

Faire Houre

Ok guys, I make clocks! I have been working on this project for the last year and a half, but mostly just the last few months. I have had SO much fun putting together my site and shop and taking pictures and just making beautiful things. It has been a much needed and enjoyable creative outlet for me. If you know anyone who is in the market for a good clock or is looking for a great Christmas present, send them my way! I will keep my blog and shop updated with new stuff so check back if you are interested.

Brush

We thought it was probably about time we started brushing Mae's teeth. She didn't like it very much.

little patient

Mabel had ear tubes put in on Wed at 5:30 in the morning. I took her in to the surgery center, got her dressed in her little tiny hospital gown and then they took her away. Tons of thoughts went through my mind, but less than ten minutes later they came and got me and said she was waking up and everything went well. It was funny to see her coming out of the anesthetic, she was acting all floppy and confused. She wouldn't open her eyes but she said "Mommy" in a cute sad voice, it was precious. She already seems more comfortable and I am hoping this means the end of ear infections for Mae.

Love it

Last night while I was putting Wes to bed John came in and sat down on the bed. Wes was so excited that we were both in there he put a hand on each of us and said "you guys are beautiful!"

John was talking to Wes the other day about how big he is getting and he said "Wes, someday you are going to be a man" and Wes said "I'm not going to be a man I'm going to be a train conductor!"

Wes tells Me and John daily that we are his best friends, it's the best. He has also learned to empty the dishwasher . . . just the beginning of chores . . I can't wait till he can clean the whole house, mow the lawn and make us dinner.

Party!

We had so much fun with family and friends for Mabel's first party! She loved all her dollies and her cupcake. She is such a sweetie pie!

extra pictures

These are from the last few weeks. Mabel sick, Me and Mae in Carmel and the kids at the farm.

Halloween

Tons of fun, tons of candy, tons of food. And the next day, tons of hyperactivity.

Happy Birthday Mae!

Can you believe Mabel is one?! She has changed so much. She said her first word last week, "doddie" which she calls any animal along with dogs. She is still the sweetest, easiest little girl. We love her so much, and are so glad she is part of our family!