Happy Thanksgiving! 2013

We had such a nice time for Thanksgiving this year.  It was one holiday we didn't have the flu (yet - everyone got sick the next day and NO it was not food poisoning.)  The food was sooo good and Dad's smoked turkey on the rotisserie is hands down the best meat I've ever eaten.  Words can't describe.  

 The kids played and played and crafted and crafted and did lots of activities.  We kept them busy so they weren't wild!  So thankful for family, close relationships, cousins, friends and "living the dream."  It's nice just to take a day out of our busy life and just relax and enjoy each other.  And since I wasn't doing Black Friday shopping I had plenty of time to relax and visit.  Thanks for having us Mom!

 Trev was sad the party wasn't going to be a sleepover.  :-(

Splish Splash - she's taking a bath!

I don't know what I was thinking.  That she was still a baby, that she didn't know how to sit by herself, or ... that I just didn't notice that our newborn was becoming a toddler!?!  But I finally did clue in to the fact that she probably didn't need to sit in her bath seat now that she 16 months old.  The girl was LOVING that she had all this new found freedom to move around in the bath tub.  She's a fish just like her brothers!

Sister, Sister

Addison has grown up the past 6 weeks or so.  She's crazy busy, walking, and crazy, and busy!  :-)  The boys can't get enough of her.  She says mom, dad, doctor doctor, uh-oh, thank you, and grandma.  Such a talker.  She loves to eat, and her favorite toys are balls and cars and horses.  Can't wait to celebrate Christmas with the little sweetie!

Let's go to Vegas!

The first week of November Tyler and I headed to Las Vegas for a few days.  I had a conference at Caesar's Palace for work, and he came along to bring me Starbucks at every break!  :-)  Hahaha.  Saturday we got in about 3 and were able to walk around, shop, and have a nice dinner.  Sunday I was in class in the morning and then we really did some shopping on "the strip."  It was nice to get a few things the kids needed, and walk hand in hand with Tyler.  And have a real conversation without interruption!  It took us a few days to get used to talking to each other, and by the time we did it was time for him to fly out.  :-(  Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.  I enjoyed being able to focus on the practice group that I lead at work, and learn about all the new technology and possibilities.  But I missed our kiddos terribly.  I really do love being their mom and wouldn't trade it for anything in the world, not even for a day!  I am so grateful to the group of family who watched them all over the 5 days that I was gone - Tanya and Jason had all 4 for 2 nights and 2 days, and then the four split up between my parents, Tara, Breanne, and my dear friend Traci for the remaining 3 nights and 3 days.  The kids had a blast and no one was ready to give them up, so they must have been good too.  So thankful for the time away, the much needed sleep and bonding with Tyler.  He's still a pretty fun guy to hang around with!