i miss danielle....

Madison came downstairs the other day holding something close to her body...she was crying. I asked her what was wrong and she turned around the object and revealed a picture of her and Aunt Danielle. "I miss her and it is not fair that she lives so far away and I never get to see her". We talked about it for a few minutes. I tried to make her feel better by telling her that they were coming for Thanksgiving. She looked and me and said " can I watch TV? I think Cartoons would make me feel better"!

carving pumpkins...

The girls were running all over town with me today... the death of them was 2 hours in Menard's. I promised them that if they were good we would do something special... They were good, or as good as any 3 and 6 year old can be in Menard's for 2 hours. We decided that we should carve pumpkins! We washed and "de-gutted" them before Jed came home.... the girls quickly abandoned Jed and he was left to carve alone! They turned out really cute! Madison wanted a Cubs pumpkin but we were afraid we would be victim of a crime from an unstable fan.... we went with the Bears instead!

the fun has to stop...

When I got in the shower they were clothed and painting nicely, on paper. Not sure what happened.... well yeah I do, they think I am cool and will let them do whatever they want. I asked for it...showers with clothes on, running in the rain. this fun had got to stop!! I am exhausted!! for the record Olivia said that finger painting means you can paint with your fingers...on anything!

our elephant...

I love this little guy... they are always together! Isn't he too cute!

Madison's class..

Madison had her Noah's Ark party at school on Friday... this is the Halloween alternative. They have to come dressed as an animal! I am one of the room moms this year and really enjoying being able to plan the parties and be involved with Madison's class. She is such a doll and learning so much!!

little explorers and the poor dog....

I was working in my office the other day and saw the girls go out on the back deck... I about died when I saw poor Libby trailing behind. They informed me that they were going "exploring". Madison even had a map! How fun to watch them play together and use their ever active imaginations. Libby looks like such an old maid......

tell me they are not just the best thing....

Kori took our family pics the other day. I just LOVE this one! I love that they are both laughing! What an amazing thing to see Madison so full of life and happy!!! Every time I see this picture I can not help but be thankful... I have so many blessings in my life!! Thank you Kori for capturing the sweet spirit of these precious girls!!!

wooohooo.....

I am soooo thrilled that I finally figured out this stupid layout!!!! I DID it! So here we are, back in business. You no longer have to wear your 3-D glasses to view my blog!!