Thanksgiving and more

 We were all off this week and the girls just could NOT wait to decorate for Christmas...even though it was before Thanksgiving. We went ahead and put everything up and we have been enjoying it all week. The girls were thrilled!

 Kennedy

 Jilly

 My twinkies

 They love it when I pull out this nativity each year.

 Funny story: These are ornaments from Kinder last year. Each one has their picture on it. The girls could not tell who was who!! It cracked me up! I had to tell them which picture was theirs! Silly girls!

 Tinsel is fun!

 Jillian thought this was the best way to reach the top of tree....I had visions of her leaning in to hang the ornament and falling into the tree...so this didn't last long!

Kaitlyn, Kennedy

 Everyone, smile!! (Jillian had other thoughts!)

 My three Christmas cuties

 Hi Lucy!

 Silly, puppy....trying to squeeze herself into Scooter's little bed. 

Unfortunately, these are the last pictures of Lucy that I will have. Tues evening, Tony went out the front door to put the trash can away.  He didn't close the front door all the way and Lucy nudged the door open and took off down the street.  She never came back and we haven't found her since.  :( 
This broke our hearts...she was just curious and young. I'm thinking someone picked her up. She had her collar on, but not our phone number on it. Jillian has had a REALLY hard time with it. Lots of tears...she loved her...we all did.  So sad. :(

 We celebrated Thanksgiving on Wednesday this year at my parents house.

 My little turkeys. 

(Thankful that they got to wear their cute turkey outfits one more year!)

 Cooper and the twins worked hard making their own "Charlie Brown Christmas tree"

We had a wonderful lunch and enjoyed our time with family.

 

 Since we celebrated Thanksgiving a day early, we had a family day on Thursday. We took the kids to see a movie. (Jillian wanted to pose in front of the theater)

 "Frozen" was such a cute movie!! We all loved it.

The next day was my birthday...we had a yummy breakfast and Tony took me to see a movie during the day too. We ended the day by eating a Chuys with the girls. Fun day!

The kids played outside in front of the restaurant while we waited to be seated. Silly, silly girls!
We have loved having this week off to relax and spend time together. So thankful.

Busy in November

 We have been pretty busy these days and I need to play a little catch up. Last week, our Bible story in Kindergarten was David and Goliath. I wanted my kids to get a real picture of how tall Goliath really was. Tony was so sweet and drew a 9 foot tall Goliath for me. The kids loved it and we had a lot of fun that week.

Last weekend, the girls were invited to a Build a Bear birthday party from one of their old kinder friends from Oakland Elem. So sweet of her to remember the twins.  

 They loved getting their new pets!

After Build a Bear, they had some lunch in the food court. I happened to see Santa at the mall and no line, so I thought this was a good time to go visit him. We are rarely at the mall, so this was a good time for us. (Even know it's so early, I know!)

No one was dressed in their Christmas colors, but thats ok. The girls still had a fun little chat with him. (I love Jillian's excitement)

 I think they have a new rule this year at the mall....no sitting on Santa's lap unless you are BUYING a picture. Ugh. They wouldn't even let them turn around so we could get a picture. We had to stand way back and just let them visit. (I understand that they need to make money with the pictures...)

 He made them raise their right hand and promise to be good! :)

 I did get this really cute shot of Jilly hugging Santa. So sweet.

The next day was Veteran's Day at school.

 I got to see Kaitlyn and Kennedy sing their song. :) 

 After their song was over, I tried to get a picture of each of them. (Kaitlyn)

 Kennedy

 Later, that week, Tony sent me flowers...just because it had been "one of those weeks".  He's a sweetie!

We were all excited about the weekend because Dar was coming to visit! She was coming with a friend who was going to a baby shower in College Station. Tony and the twins drove up there to get her Sat morning. (Her friend, Angie, stayed for the shower and drove to our house later that night)

 The twins ready for their little road trip with daddy! 

Jilly and I stayed behind and cleaned the house. My mom was sweet to come over and help! (Like I said...it had been one of those weeks)

 Once Dar arrived, the fun began! She had brought all kinds of little surprises for the girls with her! They got new Christmas nightgowns to wear Christmas eve! (I hope the weather gets cool enough to wear them! It's been pretty warm here lately!)

 Each gown came with a matching one for their American girl doll. Perfect!

 The girls had so much fun and Aunt Dar was silly and tied their hair together. They thought this was so hilarious!

It didn't take long for Jillian to "want out" but the twins LOVED it and kept their hair tied up for a while. Silly girls!
We were sad to see Dar and Angie (her friend) go, but we were so thankful they could come for the weekend!
One more week until Thanksgiving break! Woo hoo!! I'm looking forward to some family time.

50's day, pumpkin carving and Halloween

 This past Sunday at church was "Super hero Day" All the kids were encouraged to wear a super hero costume because we have been talking about people in the bible that were brave, strong and courageous.

 It just so happened that her little friend, Lexi, was dressed in the same costume! :) 

They thought that was pretty cool.

 Monday was the 50th day of school and we celebrated 1950's style. :)  All the kids got to dress up and we had 50's day activities all day.

 My class, all dressed up and ready for fun!

Group shot!

 

Kinder teachers 

We had a full day of coke floats, hula hoops, bubble gum and sock hops! We all had a blast, but I was exhausted when the day was over. :):) 

 Later in the week, we carved our pumpkin... Kennedy was definitely the most into it out of the 3.

 Kennedy

 Tony did most of the work...poor thing. With three girls who don't like to get dirty, he doesn't have much hope. 

Thursday it rained. all. day. All my kinder kids were just praying and hoping it would stop and around 2:00 it started slowing down. By the evening it was clear and dry! (well, everything was wet, but there was no more rain!) The kids were so happy!

 Super girl, ballerina Kaitlyn and Cheerleader Kennedy

 My sweeties

 Trick or treat!

 There was a ninja turtle on our street...they loved this! 

The twins (who did well, but are still hesitant about Halloween) just went around our cul-de-sac. Jillian, on the other hand, went with Tony all up and down the streets. She racked up on candy!! My brave little Super girl.

October fun

October is flying by and we have had a lot of fun. This past Friday was the 1st grade class social for FBCA. This is an opportunity for all the parents of 1st graders to get to know each other a little better, and for all the kids to play and enjoy some pizza. It was held in the cafetorium. My girls were EXTRA excited because their friend, Skye, was going to be coming home and sleeping over that night.

Side note: Skye's 8 year old brother, Max, who is a 2nd grader at FBCA was just diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer .
He was having his first chemo treatment Friday night and had to stay overnight at the hospital. His parents were with him, so Skye got to be with us! :) If you think about it, please pray for little Max. He is facing a very long, hard battle.

 4 very silly little girls

 Kennedy and Skye are in the same class at school

 

After about an hour at the social, all the girls changed into their costumes and we went to our church's fall festival.  (Yes, this was a very long night after a very tiring work week, but the kids were thrilled)

 The big girls went as cheerleaders and Jillian went as Super girl! 

Please note....we are not longhorn fans really. Their Grandma found these cute outfits at a good price and since my girls aren't THAT into Halloween we hate to spend a lot of money on costumes. They had no idea what was on their outfit or why people kept making comments  (for and against ) all night! LOL.  They were cute in them though and that's all that matters, right???? :)

 SUPER GIRL!!!!!!!!

 It was a Trunk or Treat event and this was Jillian's favorite..... Angry Birds! :) 

There were some REALLY creative cars this year!

 Waiting in line for the bounce houses and super slides

 Whew! Tired little girls and SUPER tired parents.  Ready for home!

 

The big girls slept in one room together, while Jillian had a "sleepover" in mommy and daddy's room. This worked better for everyone and she was happy with this arrangement.

After breakfast and some play time, we headed to a local pumpkin patch for some more fun!

 Kennedy

 

 Kaitlyn

 Jillian (with her glamour girl glasses on)

 My trio

 I think they enjoyed the hayride most of all!

 Jilly and Kaitlyn

 Kennedy and Skye

 Kennedy's pumpkin

 Next up: Face painting! Everyone got a cupcake on their face, except for Kaitlyn...she chose a football. (Go figure)

We left the pumpkin patch and headed to CFA for some lunch. The girls were so giggly and had such fun.  :) When we got home, they went outside and painted their pumpkins. 

Working hard!

They played out in the front yard for most of the evening doing cartwheels, back bends, sidewalk chalk, charades and more!
Monday is the 50th day of school and all of Kindergarten is dressing up in 1950's attire!! It's gonna be sooo cute. I'm looking forward to it.