Ramblings

a little lady update

RAH RAH

Has the best smile in the world.

Loves eating bread.

Could pretty much eat all day.

Says No to everything, even when she means yes.

Continues to show aggression towards her Big Sister.

Tries having conversations in babble.

Hears music, and can't help but move.

Still loves her sleep; two naps a day at 18 months.

She's 18 months old...crazy!

Sits in chairs and reads to herself.

Hates car rides...should be an interesting trip to WI.

Attempts to do hand stands with Big Sister.

Will come up to people and say Tickle Tickle.

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Emma

Creates the most colorful, patterned outfits.

Goes to ballet once a week, and is getting better.

Has her first recital in June.

Has grown some in the past few months.

Loves to help mommy around the house.

love hate relationship with little sister.

Loves to cuddle.

Loves movies.

Loves candy.

Misses school.

Doesn't mind car rides.

Wakes up every morning ready to go.

Gets bored very easily.

Decorating

We did in fact decorate a while ago for Christmas! It was tons of fun! Emma enjoyed every minute. I wish I did the same. It was really late when we started, and she had school the next morning. I find it hard to just let those thoughts go away, and enjoy the moment.

Of course, she survived the next day of school. Maybe a little sugar high, but that's what this time of year brings with it.

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No homemade cookies yet, so we tried these...

As well as some Hot Choco (that's what we call it in our house)

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These are the moments I'm challenged to enjoy more of...

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Norah didn't stay up for the tree decorating part,

but she did enjoy some cookies before bed.

Thanksgiving 2011

The Lord is so good! We are blessed beyond measure with our two little ladies! Our marriage is stronger than it's been in awhile. We are learning to appreciate time we have together and making memories that last. Our work schedules, although busy at times, help a ton. Ben isn't working nights anymore, so we can sit down and eat as a family. God is restoring relationships that seemed all but lost. Just so many things. Of course, there are days we lose sight of where God is working and all the blessings we've been given. So that's why it's nice to have days of reflection, and Thanksgiving is one of those for us. Not the only, but definitely one of those days to sit back and breath in life's goodness.

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We meant to come home earlier on Sunday than we did. We decided to let the leisure lifestyle we were experiencing last a few more hours. Emma was able to help Nana decorate a bit. It was freezing out, but she was a trooper. Plus she got hot chocolate when she came in.

Little sister wants to help