Leaving,...

Today we are getting ready to travel to Memphis for Thanksgiving. It's the first time we are traveling with 6 people, a full van! I'm excited and can't wait to see everyone. Especially because it will be the first time my grandparents get to see Joshua! So, Sorry for the lack of updates, I've had a lot of deadlines and meeting lately. I'm so happy to have a break for the rest of the week and of course can't wait to shop on Friday!!! Much love to everyone,
Happy Thanksgiving early!
See some of you all this weekend!

This week

Is going to be crazy. We've got a ton of things pack into it: filling a birth certificate for Joshua at 8am tomorrow then straight to the dentist for Elizabeth and Caleb's cleanings, Meetings, Guitar, teaching, board meetings, special building projects, oh and one for mini performance on Sunday for Refuge. I say all that to say, I will update, I have video from E's recital but I just don't know when I'll get to it... but I love you all and will post as soon as I can!

Craft day

Caleb wanted to make a doghouse for Pal Puppy dog, his special stuffed animal. He had gathered all the boxes he could find, a cake box from Madie's cake, a shirt gift box and two cardboard boxes.

After Much, much tape, and a little help here's the result. Then he wanted to paint it, and he graciously allowed Elizabeth to paint with him.

While I was waiting for them to finish I tried to capture Joshua smiling. Couldn't, I have a handful of pictures with interesting faces, but no smiles. Here's the a nice one though. I think he has Madie's eyes, which are Elizabeth's eyes, which are my eyes!

And the Finished product, tadah!!! (it has a working door and everything!)

Ever wonder how I can cook for a month with 4 kids?

The beans and pasta were bombs Madie threw at Caleb. Kept them quiet! And I only cooked 5 things today, amazing the mess it makes!
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Madeleine's 2nd b-day party

Madeleine is 2 today! Here's some pictures from yesterday's celebration.