I'm Grateful for...

H: My Highlander (SUV) and my Husband (who is the perfect man for me).

Super Leah

I think Grammy taught Leah this cuz I didn't. Anyway, she comes up to me with towel in hand and starts reaching for her back. It took me a minute to figure out what she was asking (since she doesn't use many words), but I finally figured she wanted me to make a cape for her. She ran around the house like this for a good 15 minutes. She was having so much fun. The photo is blurry because she wouldn't stop to take a photo, so I had to take her in motion.

I'm Grateful For...

F: Family (of course), fun and food.
G: Gym, to help keep me in shape (although I have been slacking since getting pregnant. I'll have to be better.)

I'm grateful for....

D: Ducks because they make Leah happy. It's one of the few animals she can say the NAME and the SOUND they make. She's a little slow in the talking department. But that's okay. We love her.
E: Email. It's a great way to keep in touch with people. I love it.

I am Grateful for....

Pay it Forward
What are you Grateful For?
This idea came from my friend Jamie, and I am paying it forward, too. This is what to do--each day of this month make a list of things you are thankful for that start with each letter of the alphabet. It's a great dinnertime activity with your kiddos. So these are mine so far:

A: Ashlyn and Autumntime
B: Beds to sleep in when I am tired
C: Candy (Hey it was just Halloween. It's on my mind.)

Here's the Pay It Forward Idea:I will send a handmade gift to the first three (3) people who leave a comment on my blog requesting to join this PIF exchange. You may not receive it tomorrow or next week, but you will receive it within 365 days! The only thing you have to do in return is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog. (so, you must have a blog to participate.) I can't wait to see who I will be giving to. To join, just cut and paste this on your blog and comment away. So get posting.

Couldn't resist

I couldn't resist posting this family photo because it isn't very often that we have one. Especially when we are dressed nicely for church. But thanks to Paul's mom visiting, we were able to have one taken. And what's even better is that Ashlyn is actually looking at the camera AND smiling.

Grammy's been in town

Paul's mom came for a visit, from Iowa, this past week. And despite a nasty cold and lots of traffic, we had a great time. Here are some pictures of what we did while Grammy was here. (Thanks for coming Grammy. We hope you had a fun time. We sure did!!!)

Here's the girls snuggling with Grammy.


We went to Noah's Ark at the Skirball. Ashlyn's FAVORITE place ever.


We went trick or treating and got LOTS of candy (from only a handful of homes. It pays to go to the rich homes.)


We built a tent. Well, Grammy did and Leah played in it.


We went to the zoo. It was a beautiful day there and the animals were quite active.



We went to Chuckie Cheese. Ashlyn's first time there. She loved it of course.


And last, but not least, we went to meet Daddy for lunch at his work.


We also ate out a ton and just plain ate a ton. Why does that always happen when people come to visit?

Oh....sorry...one more thing. I had another doctors appt. Everything is going well with the baby. I got to have another ultrasound, so that was fun. My wonderful doctor tried her hardest to be able to tell what it was, but the baby was in a bad position and it's legs were crossed. First she thought it was a girl, then she thought it was maybe a boy. So it still remains a mystery. Hopefully I'll have better news at my next appt. Here's a picture of the baby at 13 weeks and 4 days.