Lindsay Dancing!

My sweet daughter LOVES to dance and I LOVE when we can go into the studio to watch and take pictures.

NEW YORK CITY!!!

Adam and I have always wanted to go to NYC. We almost went when I was pregnant with Lindsay for a mini get-away, but then my asthma started acting up (ended up in the hospital twice because of it), so we thought it would not be a good idea for us to go at that time of our lives. Now 3 kids later we decided to go around Christmastime to see the "big tree", go to some kid friendly shops, and eat some yummy food. The city was beautifully decorated and visiting Santa at Macy's was a huge treat. I was really shocked because the kids did not complain once about all of the walking we did. There were some complaints about the cold weather (me probably being the biggest) though. Overall we had a great time and awesome memories were made.





The kids taking their picture in front of the Santa's Land train at Macy's

The best cupcakes ever! I should have bought a box to bring home.


Probably Nicholas' favorite store...M&M store...he is my candy boy.

This how the kids slept each night. I know these days will quickly pass us and they will want their own beds. Why do they grow so fast?



Statue of Liberty!

Nicholas taking a nap in his stroller.



Lindsay waiting in line to get into American Girl. I have a feeling we are going to end up spending a lot money at that store when she gets a little older. We are already spending a lot at the store now just for bitty baby items.

Christmas Star!

This year it was Lindsay's turn to put the star on the Christmas tree. She was really excited at first.


Then she had to climb up the next step.


Then she really did not want to let go of the ladder, but she finally did.

Please smile for Mommy.



What a brave little girl she was.

I am thankful for creative thinking!

If truth be told Zachary and Lindsay do not like handwriting when it comes to schoolwork. I knew we were going to take most of Thanksgiving week off, but little did Zachary and Lindsay know they were still doing schoolwork. I can be so tricky sometimes. I talked to my Grandmother (she was hosting Thanksgiving this year) and asked her if the kids could make nameplates for everyone. She graciously said yes. I got some cute little stickers and cut out 19 pieces of card stock to make our nameplates. Zachary and Lindsay loved this activity so much they did not complain once they were writing.





The following day, I decided the kids were going to make thankful turkeys. I wanted to see exactly what they were thankful and of course have them write it down on the turkey feathers. Again, they did not complain about handwriting. I wasn't so hard on them about making the turkeys really neat, so they do look sloppy, but hey they were writing and did not complain.

Little Praisers!

Ever since Zachary could talk, he was singing. He has such a wonderful little voice, so I was excited when he turned 5 this year because I knew he could participate in Little Praisers at our church. Little Praisers is a choir group for children 5-7 (I do believe it could be 8). He had his first performances on November 21st after our church's annual agape feast. He did such a great job! Way to go Zachary!!!

End of October Activities...

Carving Pumpkins!
Decorating Rice Krispie Treats!
Pig Roast and more Pumpkin Carving!
Fall Festival at our Church! I just love Spider Man (Zachary's first action hero costume), Cinderella, and Mickey Mouse!