A week of thanks

I always hate writing this post. I don't want pity or to make anyone sad. Because for me...I can be happy. And I just want to share my thanks. I love my kids, I am grateful for my kids. Derek says we had better take it easy because we are going to have our hands full in the eternities with all our children...and that makes me happy. My sweet little angel turned 5! 5! Where did the time go? This year we extended our birthday tradition with Derek's family. We write on balloons and send them up to wish Cade a happy birthday and tell him how much we love and miss him. It made me happy. He knows I love him. And I know I will see him again. And that makes me very happy.

And then our Kasi turned 10! 10! She is so beautiful inside and out. I hate that she looks more like a teenager, she loves that she looks older, I hate that too. My mom gave her makeup. She can wear it after school and on Saturday. The second she walks in the door and the the second she wakes up Saturday; the makeup is on. I hate that it makes her look even older! Her birthday was on Thanksgiving this year and I know she enjoyed having the whole day spent with family. I love you Kas... but stop growing!!

I guess when you turn 10 clothes and shoes are super exciting.



We have a parade every year for Kasi's dance the day after Thanksgiving at Valley Fair mall. Dill was so sick the whole night before but when Kasi got up and started getting ready he insisted he felt better (he was walking this year carrying the flag). My son is stubborn. There is no other word to describe his temperament. So I knew that no one would question why I would bring my sick baby to walk in a parade because they would know I had no other choice! But, he did it! He made it to the end without getting sick and then as soon as we got in the car he grabbed his throw-up bowl and let loose. Poor baby was sick all day.


Then Saturday, we had Kasi's party. It was fun, and it exhausted me. My Kasi girl is the next Rachael Ray. So, our theme was cooking. We made aprons, pizza's, fruit kabob's, and decorated our own cakes. I was glad to have that done with. (thanks heaven for moms!)





The whole weekend was jam packed with fun while my 3 cute nephews from Portland were here. We never want to miss a seconds with them while we can. My cute sis-in-law from Portland wanted to do an advent calendar while they were here, we found one we thought we could manage in a short amount of time, I think they turned out great! And quality time spent with the girls is always a bonus!


Last but definitely not least, my sis had her baby! Lola Faith was born Monday the 30th, weighing 7lbs. 13 oz. She is darling! With a head full of black hair like you've never seen! Ella hasn't let me hold her as much as I'd like. I'm not sure if Ella's not wanting to share Lola with me, or me with Lola. I love my girls.



A week of thanks...always for family. And fun.