We had a wonderful time with Binga while she was here. We all love when she comes! Monday-Wednesday we spent eating dinner and hanging out at my parents. I worked a half day Wednesday and then gathered up our things so we could spend a few nights at my parents.

We had a yummy Thanksgiving dinner--thanks mom!! This is how Maleigha spent her first Thanksgiving:

You can see a few more Thanksgiving pictures in the album on the right.

Friday morning we headed out at 455am for a full day of shopping! I was able to get a few things crossed off my list...and of course grabbed a few things that weren't on

Funny stories accompanied by pictures:
Saturday Binga was feeding and rocking Maleigha. Kylee for some reason also wanted a bottle of juice. We jokingly gave her one and told her to have Bob rock her. Aren't they cute??



I was trying to get a picture of Graham on Thanksgiving. Every time I tried he would get blinded by the flash. He was making the cutest faces.


For the longest time, Kylee had some pretty strong feelings against Hannah Montana. She did not like her. Now she has changed her mind and she likes her. While we were out shopping Friday, I found some pajamas for $4. She was thrilled when I gave them to her:


One last note. Kelly brought paper for the kids to make a countdown for Christmas. The kids made them Saturday. This morning I told Kylee to make a note that says Countdown to Christmas. Here is how hers turned out..LOVE her spelling:

ThAnKfUl

I have SO much to be thankful for! I can't list it all but here it goes..in no particular order:

*2 WONDERFUL girls

*The best parents, great sisters, and great brother in laws

*Wonderful nephews and a niece

*A great job!

*A place to live

*Good health

*My faith

*A car that gets me from A to B

*The best friends ever

And many more...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Little Miss Bean

Kylee brought her report card home last week....my little beanie is dong WONDERFUL in 1st grade! She is reading at a 2.6 grade level and meets or exceeds expectations in everything else! She LOVES reading and can fly through a book in no time!

The teacher's comments were:
Kylee is a sweet, conscientious child, with an outstanding attitude towers learning and work. She is working on speaking up so others can clearly hear her. The excellent grades earned are a reflection of good participation in lessons, and hard work. Kylee often wisely seeks support on Math concepts. Kylee, I am very proud of you! You have worked very hard, and used your time wisely.


Way to go Beanie!! I am very proud of you as well!!

Dance-A, Dance-A, Dance-A

Maleigha is becoming quite the dancer. I cannot remember exactly when this little talent of hers came about, but it is so funny! Most of the time when she hears music she will start "dancing." I can also get her to do it by saying dance-a, dance-a, dance-a (yes, simply saying dance works too). I tried this morning to get video of her, but she just stared at me every time she saw the camera. So I got one from behind:




I was able to sneak one from the side. It is sideways--sorry!!




Be sure to come back for Kylee's report card post!

Happy Birthday Buddy!!

My apologies for the old picture, but that is all I have. Happy 3rd Birthday Bryson! We love you!!

Photo Tag

I was tagged by Cassie for this new game of tag:

The rules:

Go to your picture folders, chose a folder number and picture number and you have to post that specific picture. Write a little blurp about it, then pass it on to 3 of your friends. Don't Peek...just choose a number, even if the picture isn't very good! This way it's more fun. You might come across a picture you haven't seen in a while.

This was Kylee on Christmas Day of 2005. That year she really wanted a Pixtar and was so happy when she opened one!!

Now I tag Shannan, Cindy, and Shaanti.

Opinions wanted....

This is my new fall hair color. Are you feeling it? Do you hate it? Does it make me look too pale? Feedback is welcome..positive and negative!

Happy Birthday Bob!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST DAD AND GRANDFATHER (FROM KYLEE) THREE GIRLS COULD ASK FOR!!

WE LOVE YOU!!

And I'm back...

My deepest apologies to Amanda for being so behind on announcing the prize! It's been one of those weeks!! So no that wasn't a bogus contest. The prize is a $6 (since it was her 6 month check up) give card to this place. Congrats Amanda and sorry again for the delay!!

So for Maleigha's official 6 month update:

*She weighs in at 18 lbs 4 oz. She is in the 85th%.
*She measures at 25 3/4 in. She is in the 50th%.
*She has been sitting up for a while now and LOVES it!
*She decided not sleeping through the night is a-ok!
*She is a HAPPY baby 99% of the time. BUT the other 1%...watch out cause she can get CRABBY!
*She has one infectious laugh!
*She is starting to have seperation issues..mainly going to people she isn't sure of. I have noticed she will make sure I am in her eye sight.
*She LOVES her big sissy!!
*She LOVES solid food!
*She is not a fan of things being on her feet.
*She has her first 2:

TEETH!!
*As of today, she has decided she is done nursing. I had cut back to only nursing her in the morning and night. I tried twice this morning and she was not having it. So I tried again tonight and she was still not having it! I may try again in the morning just to be sure.
*Kelly sums it up good--she is going to be the type of child who does things on her own time. She would fight sitting up with all her might. But then one day she just sat and seriously never fell over. Same with eating solids. She hated it so I didn't push it but then she loved it once I tried again. She did the same with juice too. Silly kid!!
*All in all Baby M is a wonderful child! I am so thankful to have two wonderful and easy going girls!

And the winner is...

AMANDA

Maleigha weighed in at 18 lbs 4 oz! She was in the 85% for her weight! Come back Monday for the prize details and her full 6 month update!

Happy 1st Birthday!!

(I know this is an old picture)


Happy 1st Birthday Graham!!

We love you bunches!!

Halloween recap and a contest..

We had a busy but fun Halloween. I took Friday off from work. We enjoyed a fun Halloween Party hosted by Kelly. After the party, we took the kids up to Mike's work and then up to mine. We then went home and had a little bit of downtime before we headed out for trick or treating. The weather was perfect and not a lot of people were out so it was extra nice!

The rest of the weekend we spent just relaxing and doing a whole lot of nothing.

Rewind back to Thursday...this little girl had her 6 month check up (although she turned 7 months on Sunday 11/2):


For my first ever contest, whoever can guess her weight will win a prize. I am not sure what the prize will be yet but it will be something good! Just post your guess in comment on this post by Friday 11/7. The winner will be announced on Saturday.


I posted the rest of Maleigha's 6 month pictures in an album to the side. Thanks Andrea!!