An Unexpected Gift

Yesterday two packages arrived and they for me. An early Christmas present from my Aunt Karen and my mom. For a few years now I have wished to have the Willow Tree Nativity and that was what I opened!!!! Thank you Aunt Karen and Mom
You made my day and touched my heart with your gift. I love you both.

Our Thanksgiving

Ashley made this cute turkey napkin holder at preschool. We had to include it on our Thanksgiving table.
My attempt to create a festive table. Pretty flowers from Eleanor. I am thankful for my mother in law.
Getting crafty...it spells Give Thanks
Got Mashed Potatoes

Making Pumpkin Pie

Feast and Fun

Ashley at her Preschool Thanksgiving Feast and her favorite thing on the playground...the bike!



Emilee smiling in front of Minnie's house in Toon Town, Disneyland.




Ashley wanted to have her picture taken alone in front of Minnie's Christmas tree. Pushing big sister was caught on camera. Gotta save this one!!

Ten on Tuesday

1. We did not get dressed until 11:00 today! (that is very late for us)



2. Our house smells like Thanksgiving...pumpkin pie is in the oven.



3. This past weekend we braved the crowds at the Mother Goose Parade in El Cajon. We got to see Mario Lopez and some Disney stars from Hannah Montana and High School Musical. The girls were thrilled!!! Photos are above



4. We will probably not be braving that above mentioned parade again unless Brad Pitt is in it.



5. Tomorrow we will brave the crowds at Disneyland. Yes, we are crazy but Chris has off and it is not a blackout date.



6. Since we are going to Disney tomorrow, I am making my pies today.



7. I am hosting Thanksgiving for 5, I think that I can handle that. Hopefully the turkey will defrost in time.



8. Have you ever tried Trader Joe's Candy Cane Joe-Joe's???? Yummy, it is a mint Oreo!!



9. Speaking of Joe's....while visiting yesterday, I was asked by the man in front of me to move my kids out of his way while he was paying. They were trying to get a prize out of the basket and I did not realize they were in the way. I was insulted and a bit embarrassed. I will avoid the lunch rush from now on.



10. Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!!

Matching Outfits

After an hour of trying on fancy Christmas dresses at Kohl's last weekend a decision was finally made. Emilee had the hardest time choosing and at first was determined not to match Ashley. In the end they certainly match. It was all because of the matching purse that came with the dress. Emilee just had to have it. That was great with me, the price was right!! I still like the fact that they are dressed alike. Well, at least the tights and shoes are not exactly the same.

Top 10

1. Chris's ER visit with chest pains threw us for a loop. He is doing GREAT!
2. Praying friends ROCK!! Prayer does change things.
3. I am still trying to unpack and get this new house in order.
4. The drywall and carpet are still torn apart downstairs in the area around the bathroom.
5. I do love our new home and feel very content here despite the above comments.
6. Emilee is loving her new tennis session, she moved up with the bigger kids and Daddy gets to take her.
7. Ashley loves her tap class and does very well..I knew she could follow directions, she just forgets how when she comes home.
8. I plan on taking some new photos soon. My Blog seems so boring without them.
9. I really need to cook dinner sometime this week.
10. The Holiday Season has begun, just check my to do list and school events calendar. Oh, I have to fit the girls birthdays in there somewhere as well.

Pumpkins and Candy

Halloween for us is the time to carve pumpkins and go to church for the Country Fair celebration. Each year the girls have more fun dressing up and playing games and of course getting all the candy. We have looked through all our candy and picked our favorites. Mom ate her favorites already and the girls will get though theirs by the weekend I am sure.

Here a few shots of craving pumpkins and country fair celebrating.