Joining the snapshot club- Olivia

I've been noticing some other blogger mamas doing a sunday snapshot of one of their kiddos and I just love this idea! So, I'm joining the snapshot club without an invitation, but I'm sure no one will notice or mind my presence. Right?

This is Olivia. She is my oldest baby, age: almost 7, a vivacious, energy filled, exuberant child! She loves deeply and she studies faces to see what others are feeling. She loves to lead others and loves to entertain. She will do the craziest things, just to get a laugh out of us. She is athletic and strong and loves to push herself to do things better or faster. She's loves to do math and asks me to make the problems harder for her so she can think harder. She plays soccer and rides bikes. She's girly and not...a fine mix of both. She poses for ALL pictures and dances in the living room and down the grocery store aisles. She loves to do dishes by hand and help her mama cook. She is always making crafty projects to give to her friends and family, teachers...whoever. She has a heart of gold, loves God, peanut butter, & spaghetti.

I just couldn't love her more.

Back it up

Our littlest reindeer lost a tooth about a week ago. She looks so funny...we just love it.


The photos below are some pics of a chilly windy day we stopped at the lake to let Rosie Posie Clark (our doggers) swim a bit. Olivia picked up a rock collection and Sophie examined the water and looked for treasures. I was still sick at the time so I watched from the truck and Olivia brought me rocks. And yes, Olivia does have a tattoo on her forehead...it's from Red Ribbon Week. Remember that anyone?








The photos below are leftovers from Sophie's bday! Again, I was still sick, but we had a good family time anyway. Mom dressed as a scarecrow (obviously), and took the girls trick or treating. They were kitties. Meow. You'll also note my big tough looking brother playing with bendaroos intent on making a little pink bunny. Precious. :)

T Day

This years' T-Day was one of the best ever if I were to be asked to choose. My sister and her hubby put on a fantastic feast, with each of us bringing our own signature dishes (mine being cranberry from a can)...it was exhausting to pick out just the right one that would maintain the perfect can shape on the serving plate. Anyway, dinner was fantastic, family was there, music was good. Then they gave us our Christmas gifts early. NICE! My favorite part? The family Christmas CD they wrote, recorded, edited, and tied with a pretty bow for us. What a cool gift! All of our own voices and instrumental music by us! On my way to work tonight I listened to the first few songs and didn't stop smiling once. I'm the crazy oblivious smiling lady driver.

In addition, this year marks my very first Black Friday shopping expedition. I didn't know if I'd like it or hate it, but either way, my mom and sister were with me so there was sure to be plenty of entertainment. No worries though, I had an absolute blast! Lianna and I got up and left the house by 2:45 (Old Navy was supposed to open at 3 a.m.) and picked up Mom and headed on out to the mall. It was so exciting! People were, for the most part, very considerate albeit in it for their own gain. I sang Christmas carols up and down the aisles at Target and I got my hands on every deal I wanted. Beautiful. The best part was hanging out with my momma and sis (we are peas in a pod)....with Panera afterwards.

Unforgettable holiday.

So, in light of the actual meaning of the holiday, I suppose I should recognize my thankfulness. Here goes (in no particular order). I'm thankful for:

God- who loves me no matter what
An awesome husband (even through our bickering, we are totally perfect for each other)
A fabulous fun loving family
Our home- (it's adorable with it's tree in the window :)
Rosie Posie Clark & Swimmy & Slimey
A stable job for both of us
Relatively good health :)
Lovely little girls who I adore with all of my being

There's more, but those are the basics. No big surprises there, except for maybe that I included Rose Pose this year. We have a very love/hate relationship, and currently, I love her. Stay tuned for changes.

Well folks, T Day also kicks off the worlds' official Christmas season!!!! I'm sssuper thankful for that. Heeeehawww! Yep, I said that....and mean it.

Happy T-Day everyone!