Accountability

We made it through the weekend, with only a couple things temporarily finding a home.

But I have to post this picture too, as I just finished getting out the Christmas decorations and starting to set them up. We don't have a hearth or anywhere else to hang the stockings, so we improvise. I think it looks ok though:-) We are getting a real tree on December 2nd, unless it's scrawny, then I will put up my fake one again. I can't wait though, because then our Christmas decor will be complete!

Grrr

This pj top says Daddy's Little Grrrl. It reminds me of Maryn, who Dad used to call his Grrrr, 'cause she was such a scruffy tomboy. Kenna is following in her footsteps with the scruffy part, we'll have to see about the tomboy part!

Snack time

Both Kenna and Natalie slept a loooong time today. I guess yesterday just wore them out! Here they are enjoying their afternoon snack...pumpkin bread and cheese. Yumm!

My Resolution

Ok, it's a little early for new years resolutions, but here I am making one anyway. As I was cleaning today I was frustrated with my 'catch all' organ. It's right by the door and just seems to collect things that don't have a place to go. I was thinking of all the people I wouldn't want to see it this way, and I had a thought for my own accountability...we'll call it embarrassment therapy, since some of those people do, or might possibly view this blog from time to time. I'll post a picture of it every few days, and hopefully that will motivate me to keep on top of it and keep it in 'ideal' condition. Once I'm cured in this area, perhaps my laundry folding pile will the next to get some "therapy"!
BEFORE - The organ about 30 minutes ago

AFTER - This is the condition I would like to keep it in! (ok, I need to dust it:-)

Happy American Thanksgiving!

We had a nice day. Kenna and I got up and made waffles for breakfast, then Brian went to work for a few hours, and I started in with making the turkey, swedish potatoes, and cranberry sauce (I can open a can with the best of 'em!) We did a combined deal with our friends Josh & Mel, and Lauren, and few other singles. Everyone brought a few parts to the meal, and of course we had WAY too much food. Dessert was awesome and I only had one helping (Josh made something called Butterfinger Delight). It was extremely hot yesterday, (like almost 80 I think!) so that sort of ruined our plans for hot cider and stuff, since we had to have the a/c on and weren't in the mood for anything hot. Oh well. We had a fun time playing Imaginiff to end the night. Then we came home and watched Spiderman 3 until after midnight. I actually fell asleep about 15 mins from the end, so I had to watch it this morning. Kenna said it was "carrrrey". These are pics of the boy from yesterday, who is just too cute for words!

Lasagna

Dinner was very yummy. We had lasagna with really nice garlic bread, the kind where the garlic chunks are baked into the bread. And chocolate milk (with a straw) for dessert. Can't get much better, at least that's what Kenna thinks!



Her concentrating face. Trying to thread the straw into the spoon.

Thank goodness for spray & wash!

'Lil Pro

It's still a little big for the boy, but it works. It's his first time to wear it!