First Apple Cup

Another late post. :)  Here is my little Husky.  Too bad they couldn't pull out a W this year in the Apple Cup.

Tree Time

Well, once again I'm behind.  I feel like it is the story of my life these days... there has just been so much going on.  Tis the season right?!  And add constant sickness on top of it and I'm struggling just to keep up with everyday life.  The kids were nice enough to pass on their first colds and then before I was able to recover from that one, I was hit with their current sickness which includes a nasty cough.  Poor Audri has had coughing fits the last four nights and if she has more tonight, we are making a trip to the doc tomorrow.  :(  This might be a long winter!

Anyway, this post is way overdue as we actually decorated for Christmas the weekend before Thanksgiving (another side effect of BJ's hunting trip).  But I just couldn't bring myself to post the pics before Thanksgiving so they just sat on my camera card until now.  Jackson pretty much put on every ornament this year (with a little guidance) and I only had to rearrange a few. :)  He had fun and Audri had fun watching (I'm kind of thankful she isn't mobile yet because I think the tree would be a magnet).  Now I just need to get wrapping so we have some presents to go under it!   

Our Very Own Thanksgiving

 

This year, we made a last minute decision to stay home with the kiddos and brave my first ever Thanksgiving dinner. It was BJ's last full day with us prior to his hunting trip so it was great to spend the day together and I have to admit, it was really fun to finally get the chance to cook my own turkey.

The day started off great. Jacksie and I did one of our favorite things... cook banana bread together. 

 

 

 

 

Then it was time to prep and stuff the turkey. Let the games begin. :)

 

 

 

 

 

And that is pretty much where my pictures end as far as our dinner. By the time dinner was ready, miss Audri was running her first ever temp and coming down with a nasty bug. But for the most part everything turned out ok other than the rolls that were a little crispy on bottom. :) I feel like I learned a lot and I can't wait to try it again. And, I loved spending the day as a family of four. We have a lot to be thankful for.

 

My Heart is Full

After the kids woke up from their naps yesterday afternoon, they both sat in the chair in Audri's room.

Jackson: "Mom, take our picture."
Me: "Ok, look at Mama."
Jackson: "Mom, I just love baby sis (holding her hand)."

He can be such a stinker sometimes and then other times, he just melts me.

 

Sniffle Sniffle

Cold/flu season has hit us like a ton of bricks.  Today marks day eight of at least one sick kiddo... first it was Audri and then Jackson.  I've done a lot of cuddling, nose wiping, rocking and temperature taking.  Boogie wipes and tylenol have been my best friend.  Poor kiddos.... hoping we can kick this crud soon.

Seven Months

Oh Audri... another month has flown by.  I had every intention of writing this on your actual seven month birthday (since I had the day off and all) but then you and your brother decided to cut nap time short and well that was the end of that.  Every day I try to figure out where time has gone... how my little baby has turned into a big baby.  You continue to grow like a weed and I'm beginning to wonder just how tall you might be.  I bought you 18 month PJs at Costco today... 18 month!  Part of it is because I want them to last all winter and part of it is you are already pushing the length in your 12 month pairs.  It's crazy...

You continue to be a joy to have as a part of our family.  You are happy playing with your toys, hanging in your jumper or just watching what all is going on. Definitely more mellow than your brother ever was.

You've mastered sitting up although sometimes you still randomly throw yourself backwards.  So I still put pillows all around you or make sure your sitting on our couch, a bed, etc.

Food has become a bigger deal to you and you pretty much love everything we've fed you (although sometimes you scream at me when I try to feed you prunes).  I don't blame you sister.  :)

You still have just two bottom front teeth but it seems like you've been dealing with more teething pain lately.  This last week you struggled falling asleep three nights in a row.  It is very unlike you to fuss at all at bedtime so we knew you were uncomfortable when you had to be rocked that many consecutive nights.  I hope those darn teeth pop through soon.

We are getting a glimpse of more hair and I'm so happy that it might finally be growing (after all you were called a boy last weekend). It sticks up a little and therefore you have acquired the nickname peacock around our house. 

The three of us so enjoy you and your sweet little personality baby girl.  We love watching you laugh and play.  You are really the perfect addition to our family. 

And here is brother pouting because he was jealous that I was taking pictures of you.  Yep... we are still dealing with jealously at seven months.  Hope we can get past it soon.

First Snow

I love the excitement that comes with the first snow of the season and I especially love it when it happens on a day where I can enjoy with Jackson.  I have today off because of Veteran's Day (poor BJ doesn't) and was happy to wake up to the grass covered in snow.  We piled on the snow gear and played out front until sis needed her morning nap.