Day 3

I'm thankful for our house. We have been on a roller coaster this past year with our home. I sincerely thought we'd be in a larger home this thanksgiving but that wasn't in the cards for us! Though its a mere 1200 square feet I love our home because its cozy & is full of love. The kids don't care that its small, in fact they love sharing a room. We do have a great backyard so I'm very thankful for that! Plenty of space to run! Someday we will have a larger home, but for now this is perfect.

Day 2

I am thankful to be living in America.  I am thankful to be free; to live in a country that rallies around it's neighbors in a time of need; to educate my children; to decide where I live & what car I drive.  I am thankful to the women and men who serve our country and protect us. 

And on that note...The election is just days away.  Minnesotans will be asked to vote on Ammendment 1 (marriage ammendment).  I cannot wait to fill in my ballot with a big fat NO!  But many others (including some of my own friends) will be voting yes to legalize hatred & discrimination of same sex couples.  If you are on the fence about this topic or if you have planned to vote yes please take a minute to visit the link below.  This is Rep. John Kriesel's speech on Ammendment 1. 

http://youtu.be/0WyYRA4aZSI

"Please Vote No.  Stand Up for Freedom." - Rep. John Kriesel

I'm thank for... Day 1

It's that time of year again! I'm going I try to write everyday in November. So here is goes!

Today I am thankful for our dog, Allie. She barks a lot, takes medication for incontinence, runs after strangers, snarls when Toby get a fistful of fur, and while she drives me absolutely nuts I cannot help but love the darn thing. Allie was my first baby, she came to us at a time when I was really needing a fury friend to snuggle. So ill always love her, no matter how annoying she can be!

Halloween!

What a busy day we had! Started off by having orange pancakes for breakfast, followed by making some pumpkins to deliver to Great Grandma and Auntie (who works at my grandmas assisted living facility). Then we headed home for lunch consisting of Mac & Cheese with pumpkin shaped toast & dirt (pudding, cookies and gummy worms)! We topped the day off with a pumpkin shaped pizza and some hardcore trick or treating! Our kids had a blast today, & I certainly did too!

New Cousin

Our kids received a new baby cousin named Joseph this week! They are so excited to have a baby to hold. However, "Joseph" is a difficult name to pronounce when you're two! Today the kids and I had a conversation similar to this today.

Bree; Um, mom? Eli keeps calling Joseph Jof Op but that's not right. His name is Joseph.
Me: Eli is younger than you and he's learning to say his words right. That's how Eli says Joseph, it's okay.
Bree: but it's now right! His name is Joseph!
***eli enters the room***
Bree: Eli, say Joseph!
Eli: Jof Op.
Bree: No! That's not right! It's Joseph!
Eli: that's what I said! Jof Op!

Ha! I love those two.

Bree had a great birthday! She received several great gifts and when I asked what her favorite was she politely replied, "I love them all.". I can't believe she is four already, where has the time gone? I got a bit choked up when I tucked in my four year old into bed tonight. She said to me, "mommy thank you for everything. I love all my presents. Can you please leave the decorations up for one more day because I love them too.". Yes, darling girl I will leave your decorations up as long as you'd like. Thanks to all who made Bree's day extra special <3

Happy Birthday BREE!

Happy 4th Birthday Breena!

 

 There are no words to accurately describe the ways you've blessed my life. 

 

 

I am so proud of the beautiful, unique, intelligent, lovable little lady you are.

 

I love you right up to the moon and back.  Always & forever.  Pinkie Swear,

 

All my love,

Mommy