I figured I should get one last batch of pics up before the Christmas batch rolls in. Claire and Ayden both had publishing parties last month. I was so proud of Claire for reading hers to the class. I wasn't sure if she would actually do it but she didn't hesitate.

I forgot the camera for Ayden's party because I was babysitting two extras and it was hectic trying to get out the door. She wrote an excellent story about Jame's birthday party.



I started cleaning the shower with baking soda and vinegar so that the kids could "help." They had a blast. We'll see how excited they are the next time.



We tried to make a healthy version of the usual cookie/candy turkey I had when I was little. We used apples, string cheese, a few chocolate covered pretzels...Only the chocolate covered pretzels were consumed, but the girls had fun making them.


This is James a few minutes before we were supposed to leave for church. Unfortunately it was water-proof so he went to church with some mascara still around his eyes. I'm trying to be more careful to not leave things where he can reach them, but he's getting too smart.

We had our first snow a few weeks ago and the kids went out at 7:30 in the morning to play. We were late for school but it was worth it. It's long gone now so we're praying we get some more before Uncle David comes so we can go sledding.


James playing dress-ups with a little girl I babysit.