The Joys of the Christmas Season

The girls are keeping busy by enjoying Christmas stories, gingerbread houses and each other!

More Fall Happenings

Laurel had a school presentation about America. They sang Patriotic songs like "You're a Grand Old Flag" then they danced the Salsa. We also went to visit Katie at her new house. Sarah was there visiting, so we got to see her too! And of course, Halloween was exhausting! Just kidding, it was actually rather low-key especially since the kids wore costumes that we already had. I did make Halloween hairbows, which is actually why I took Leah's picture. And she looked so cute. Laurel was a Queen, then changed to be a pirate. Angelinne was a princess, Leah was a Bee, then a Strawberry, then a Bee. Anika was a pink Leopard, and a giraffe. And I ran around the neighborhood with a ratty old wool jacket and a long fake nose.

Happy Halloween

Anika's Progress

With Uncle Dave on Thanksgiving, with Angie, and with Dad Anika is so cuddly and hard to resist!

Anika Loves Her Sisters

Laurel sits by Anika while she kicks around on the floor.

A Giraffe Tries to Laugh then Tries to Eat Someone

I wanted to dress Anika up for a Halloween parade, but her costume was too hot, so I put her in this cute onesie and gave her Giraffe horns. She's 3 1/2 months here.

Baby Anika!

Some photos to show Anika's progress... and yes, the hair does continue to grow!

We've Been Busy!

As illustrated by Leah here, we've been busy with fall activities. The kids are learning all kinds of new things and enjoying any outings we make time for, because really, we COULD spend the whole day at home. Just preparing meals, playing with our toys, reading books, and cleaning up after all these activities would take up our whole day, everyday, if we let it.