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Jeremy and Dreaa created a cute blog. It is in Clarissa's point of view. Check it out!

Joyous News!!!

Congratulations to Dreaa and Jeremy!!! They are expecting their second child. They are wonderful parents and I know Clarissa is going to be an awesome big sister. Love you guys xoxo

Santa Baby...

This is the first time Gavin wanted to take a picture with Santa. He told Mr. Claus what he wanted for Christmas and gave him a hug. The pictures didn't start off great. We arrived when Santa was going on break. So we waited 45 minutes for Santa to get back from feeding his reindeer. During the wait Gav was running around... 10minutes before Santa came back Gav fell in the dirt! I said let him take a picture with dirty knees but Boomer ran Gavin over to the closest children's store and purchased a new pair of jeans. Austen wasn't upset with Santa but she didn't want to sit with him either... I was more worried with her trying to eat his beard. The pictures came out cute either way

Rainy Day Fun

It's pouring and I love it. Gav, Austen and I are dancing around the house. Gavin's new favorite song came on and he was coping the dancers. He wants an Optimus prime, Bumble Bee and Megatron birthday party (in Jan), along with a dance floor and this song "Transform ya." In a little bit we are going to finish Gav's nativity scene for school. On Friday he has his christmas program. It's a possiblity but Gav might try skiing or snowboarding this Sunday after church... =) A clip of A in her crib being a big girl

Christmas Project

Magic Reindeer Food
On Christmas Eve, before you sleep,
Step outside and take a peek.
Can you see them? Are they there?
You don’t think so? Never fear!
While still outside do this simple deed:
Sprinkle this packet of magical feed.
The glow of stardust, the smell of the oats,
Will draw to YOUR house those special folks!
They can’t miss you now, there’s nothing to fear.
This mix will draw Santa and his famous reindeer near.

Kelli gave Gavin a ziplock bag (snack size) filled with oats and glitter. Attached to this bag was this message and a picture of a reindeer. I saved the message and added a picture of a reindeer from clip art to create a new one for Gavin this year. I made the font in that swirly one to jazz it up. It is really cute and a hit with kids. I'm going to make some for Gav's class and put them in their cubbies this year!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I wish a joyous day for everyone and maybe some good shopping in the wee hours ;) I'm so thankful for my children and all my family and friends that have been supporting me.

Thessalonians 5:18 - "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God."

Funny moment to share

I'm on the computer checking emails, FB, etc. Austen crawls everywhere... she goes into the kitchen and down the hall towards the bathroom and tried crawling out my room this morning once I opened the door to grab her clothes. While on the computer, I can hear her so I know she's ok on the floor. A few minutes go by and Gav is next to me yeling look mommy I got Austen for you and she's cracking up... Gavin dragged Austen by one leg from the kitchen to me on the computer and she thought it was hilarious. Gavin loves to help with Austen in anyway possible. I was able to grab my camera from the desk and tell Gav to stop for a picture

Thanksgiving

Gavin's cornucopia project... done and ready to turn in tomorrow

I pierced Austen's ears!!! I was so scared... I thought I was going to faint. I felt sooo sick walking up to the place and my hands were sweaty. Austen cried for a few seconds but I instantly gave her a bottle afterwards and she was fine. All smiles when we left the mall. Totally anxiety for me... I keep looking at her ears and want to yank them out... she looks adorable with them and she is fine... I guess all is well =)
 

This Boy!

After putting Gavin to bed last night, I came back downstairs and Boomer says look at what your son did. Instantly I was thinking, great...what now! Boomer says he was writing in the journal on the desk. I said that's fine because it is his journal and Boomer tells me to read... His first journal entry says "MOM" and then "GAVIN" and a few lines down "MOM" again... I was so full of emotion, tears started to come... next Boomer started to chuckle and I said why are you laughing... he wasn't he was choking on his tears. Everyday Gavin amazes me... he says or does something that brings instant joy. I don't know how he even remembered the word "MOM" he has only written it once... he asked me how to write my name last week and that was it. The entry has been dated and will be on the fridge with his permission... it is his journal!
My poor baby has an ear infection in both ears now. Late last night he woke up crying that his ear hurt. We went to extended care early this morning and the doctor told us he had the infection on both sides... we are no strangers to Gav and ear infections. I kept him home today thinking he was too sick to do anything...the kid has been bouncing off the walls all day :) No one would know he was sick by his actions.