can i take your picture...?

We were dressed and ready to head out the door.  The girls were fresh and clean and I have committed to taking pictures everyday...so I thought I would ask-

"Girls, do you want me to take your picture?"

"No."  was their first response and then as we proceeded to the garage Kate began brainstorming...
"Well we could take them against the wall...come here Sophie...we could stand like this mom..." ;)











They have been trained well!

that's because

She was sleeping so soundly.  When she woke up she said she was thirsty.  I handed her the glass that was on the dresser by the bed.  She took a few sips...and then realized she was sick.  Poor thing.  I feel so bad for my girls when they are sick...especially with the stomach flu.

After she got sick she told me why it happened:

• that's because Kate carried me last night
• that's because of my blood
• that's because my leg hurts
• that's because my tummy goes up and down
• that's because my tummy's aching....

It's funny...in all of her introspection, trying to figure out why she threw up, licking the hot fudge (a crockpot full) off the garage floor last night never crossed her mind.

flashcard winner~

Random Integer Generator

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7 

Timestamp: 2009-12-01 14:33:13 UTC

Charla Anne...that's you!  Please email me your information and I will send them out!!!

I love Thanksgiving--- focusing on our blessings just in time for the season of giving~

I hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday---

In the spirit of thankfulness....

I want to give away a set of my CREATE flashcards.

Just leave a comment on this post.  Mention something you are thankful for by Monday night at midnight.  I will pick someone randomly on Tuesday!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!

my new favorite salad

pink grapefruit

pomegranate seeds

pistacios

lettuce (butter lettuce...with spring mix)

fresh romano

sea salt

1/2 fresh lemon squeezed

drizzle olive oil

I am in heaven...and my girls devoured it!!!!

weekend highlights

On Friday, as I was cleaning the kitchen, Sophie yelled out from her room,

"MOM!"

"Yes Sophie..."

"I just called Swoop!" she said.

"What did he say!?"

"He said, 'It's ok if I stay home.  I don't have to go to the game.  It's fine.'"

Little did she know...her babysitter was already lined up...and her ticket given away!  :)

Saturday morning Ellie came up to me...

"Mom, can I go rake leaves and take Charlie outside?"

"Ummm....YES!!!!!!!!!"

She's the best!

Jen was finally back for a game!!!!!!!!!  She was great luck....WE WON!!!!

If only we could go next week!!!!

We were able to celebrate THREE birthdays this week....Cameron, Whitney and Amanda!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

I love weekends!!!!!!!!!!

a season

These were taken just a week ago.  I have always loved this line of trees on my street.  I have tried to photograph them before.  I love them in fall, filled with warm colors, and in spring brimming with blossoms.  I have never liked anything I have photographed there before...until last week.  We took these pictures and captured the colors just in time.   Days later the snow fell and the leaves froze and they are all dark brown.  Nature and time pass so quickly~

I am hoping a few of Charlie's traits will change just as quickly :)  I thought he was four months old...but he is only three months old.  He is sweet, fun, playful and cute.  The girls love him.  But training a puppy is not the easiest endeavor I have taken on....I would LOVE any advice you have for me!