O Christmas Tree

The kids had so much fun decorating the Christmas Tree this year. Bailey loves trees, and it is one of the words she knows. She talked about the "tree" all night. I decided to put most of the decorations up high, and leave a few little ones down for Bailey to play with. Beau was VERY (a little too) helpful putting the decorations up high. The night went surprisingly well - then the next day. By 8:00 the kids had tipped the tree over. I wish I would have thought about grabbing my camera, I could only think about saving our poor tree. I put the tree back up, but it was pretty much just leaning there. Of course, Beau has a hard time listening to mom, just before dad got home, the tree was on the floor again. This time all I could think about is trying to not strangle my dear little boy (he willingly went to time out). Long story short- Clay came home (Beau stayed away) made a trip to Kings for a new stand, it broke - made a trip to Hastings for new bolts and fixed the first tree stand. After two timbers, and two tree stands, I have a tree standing, for now:)

Bailey is Growing up!

Today we were getting ready to eat dinner when I noticed that Bailey was missing a bottom tooth! I really started freaking out, thinking that she chipped it or something. My neighbor was here and assured me that this was the age kids start loosing teeth. I just couldn't believe that my little girl was old enough, and very unprepared for this step of childhood. I couldn't ever find the tooth. Earlier I had given Bailey a carrot to eat, I think that is when she lost it and probably swallowed it. I told Beau that the Tooth Fairy would still come. I didn't even know she had a loose tooth! My little girl is growing up.

TrIcK oR tReAt!

The kids had so much fun on Halloween! I went into Bailey's class to help with a little party - she loves school so much. I had to do her make-up about 50 times, but she looked so dang cute! After school we made our way to Thayne to see the Grandma's down there. Then we met up with dad and went to a ward party/trunk-or-treat. After that, we had to make it to Grandma Erickson's and Uncle John's. It was a very long, fun day! I have now hidden all the candy, and bring it out once a day for them to choose from. Now I just need to have Clay hide it from me - I am down 7 pounds and 4 inches. I have a little more to go before the cruise (if I can just stay away from all that candy :)

Miss Kitty

Bat Man!

Pumpkin Carving

The kids had so much fun carving their pumpkins last night. Beau wasn't too sure of the "guts" at first, but then he dug in. I bought some patterns to use on the pumpkins. Clay wasn't too happy about that. He said "I carved normal pumpkins growing up, and they were fine!" Of course mom won that battle. They turned out pretty cute. Beau choose the Shrek patterns.

Photo Tag

Carolyn tagged me for this fun photo tag. You open your picture file, go to the 4th file and the 4th picture and post about it. Here is my picture. One day I came into my kitchen to see my cute little 2 year old washing my dishes for me. He made more of a mess actually, but it was very thoughtful of him. Now it is your turn, you've been tagged! (Amy Carter, your blog is badly needing an update, you better play along.)

Mummies

So, Clay has been hunting and I have been home alone with the kids. The evenings seem to drag on forever, so tonight I decided to try and entertain the kids a little. Beau helped me make these 'Mummy Dogs". I didn't have any olives for eyes, so I stuck some raisens in. They turned out cute and Beau was really excited about them. But the end results weren't so great - Bailey wouldn't touch them and Beau picked off the bun and just ate the dog. Oh well, A+ for effort and thank goodness for Mac and Cheese!

First Snow

The Kids have been so excited to play in the First Snow of the year. I finally agreed to take Elle, Emma and Beau out for a little while. They had so much fun, and made sure to hit me with plenty of snowballs. They were having a great time playing with and eating the fresh snow until their little hands were freezing. It was a short little romp, but a greatly needed break from the house. I don't know if I am quite ready for winter. I do know that I really need to buy my kids some new winter clothes FAST!