In a BIG Nutshell

Life is NUTS as usual, so there hasn't been much time for posting . . . I'll try to hit the highlights and not make this a novel! November has been full of excitement in our family in addition to the day to day stuff. (I'll leave out the stories of hand sanitizer in the eye and the "almost" trip to the hospital when we thought there was a tooth through a lip!)

Madison turns 4 tomorrow. This year we took Madison, Makenna and their best friends to Chuck E. Cheese -- a most requested activity! It was me and the girls, so I didn't have much time or thought to take a picture of all of them. Fortunately, I had them sit on a ride that sketched a picture. Afterwards, we had pizza & cake with family. Madi was still her shy self at times, but she did enjoy some of the attention. I asked her the next day if she had a good time -- she had a smile from ear to ear and shook her head YES!

Our cousin's little girl also had a birthday this month. We enjoyed the time celebrating her birthday with family, and thanking the Lord she is part of our family. Happy 1st birthday Halle!

The weather has recently turned and winter is here! We enjoyed every minute of the warm weather we had in November. A few weeks ago, Rick mowed the grass for the last time. Madi was the first one to get ready and go outside. I looked out the window to see her cleaning up the leaves from where she didn't think they belonged -- I should have guessed as much -- She used to sort her fruit snacks by color at 15 months!

Isaiah received his first "official" haircut. I gave in because I didn't want to mess the top part up and end up buzzing his hair. After being charged an arm and an leg, I think I'll attempt it on my own next time! I guess the cute certificate and hair momento helped ease the pain.

Makenna's school celebrated Grandparents with a little morning program. Only Nana & Pappy were able to make it, but we filmed the program so we could share it with Gramma & Papaw. Makenna did really well (especially in comparison to her last on-stage performance -- see Lady Liberty)! We are all so proud of her and how much she has grown in many ways.

After the program, Nana & Pappy treated us to 'the taco place' (a.k.a. Rey Azteca). Yummy!! Thanks again!

Well, I guess that wasn't horribly long. I'll pray I have more time to sneak in a short post here and there instead of a bi-monthly update!

We love and appreciate all our friends and family, and we are glad you stop by to "see" us! We are thankful for our God who never fails us, and a special thanks to our men and women who serve to keep our country safe. God Bless!