11/30/10 - Vacuuming Nightmare

This vacuuming might even be helpful if it didn't go on for hours and ruin all my throw rugs. Andrew is obsessed with the vacuum!!

11/29/10 - Thanksgiving

It was kind of a lonely Thanksgiving week for me. We had tons of kids in and out of our house all week and we were glad to see Grandma Sue, but Nick worked 12 hour graveyard shifts all week and he was very missed. We don't have lots of family that live close to us that we can spend time with during holidays. Sometimes the absence of these great family members is heartbreaking, but it's even more difficult when Nick can't celebrate holidays with us. :(

11/26/10 - I'm A Sweet Lollipop

After hosting craft week and Thanksgiving, Kennedy asked if she could have a sleepover with her friends. I asked whose house the sleepover would be at and she said they were still working trying to work that out. I said to her, "Why do I feel like I'm the sucker here?" She responded, "Your not a sucker Mom, your a sweet lollipop!" I had to agree with her....and of course....the sleepover was at our house :)

11/25/10 - Burn Victims

I burned 5 of my fingers as I tried to put lemon bars bake into the oven. A few minutes later, Kennedy burned her arm on the top of the oven putting some cookies in to bake. Ouch!!! This is why I don't like making a big Thanksgiving meal...it's dangerous for the family.

11/22/10 - Thanksgiving Craft Week

It's fall/Thanksgiving craft week at my house for the neighborhood kids. We made fall trees this day. We also made a Thanksgiving banner and a turkey out of sticks. The kids had lots of fun and I even survived it. I think Kennedy really loves and appreciates when I go out of my way to do activities with her and her friends. It's fun to have such a great and diverse group of kids.

11/20/10 - Wonderful Surprise

This is one of the joys of having children, you have your own little built in workforce. I came outside to find Kennedy weeding the flowerbeds....without being asked. This is one of those 'parent payoff' moments when you feel very blessed.

11/20/10 - Step Out & Fight Diabetes Walk

This is Kennedy with her 2 best friends. We all went to the STEP OUT TO FIGHT DIABETES walk. We did the 3K walk and checked out the different booths at the event. This will be a good annual activity for our family.

11/18/10 - Harry Potter Midnight Movie

I went to the midnight premier of the Harry Potter movie with my awesome movie buddy (Kennedy) and my friend Michelle and her kids. I love going to movies with my daughter!

11/18/10 - Rock Star

This little kid thinks he's a rock star. He's running around SCREAMING into this microphone. My ears are ringing....I think this would be considered underground punk or acid rock music....whatever it is where they scream a lot and no one can understand what they are saying!!

11/16/10 - Ten Little Toes

I will miss the little things the most when my kids are all grown. This is one of them. Andrew always used to put his flip flops on with the toes in the wrong spot. He has been doing a great job lately getting everything in the right place. A huge smile came to my face this morning when I saw one toe out of place. SOMETIMES I wish they would never grow up!

11/15/10 - Lights Off!

My 2 yr. old Drew found the step stool and is taking it around the house turning on all the lights. I keep turning them off and he then turns them back on in frustration. This game is going to end with both of us throwing a fit!

11/14/10 - Scissor Monster

A Milestone! I taught Andrew how to cut with scissors this morning....what was I thinking?! I wonder what else he will cut up (probably while I'm in the shower). j/k He was concentrating so hard....it was adorable!

11/12/10 - Time Out for Mommy

While in the closet, my 2 year old Drew said to me, "Time Out, Mom." He then shut the door. -----I promise I don't lock my kids in the closet for time out....yet :)

11/11/10 - Mother Daughter Dress Hunt

I went on a Mother Daughter date with my adorable little Kennedy tonight. Afterwards we went shopping for a fancy dress for her to wear to a 'Twilight' party on Saturday. We had a really great time. It's fun to have her at an age where we can do so many activities together that we both enjoy.