Santa

Unfortunately I don't have any pics of the kids with Santa to post. Our trip to the mall did not go so well. I really thought Thayer would like him considering that's all he says. Linley politely said she did not feel comfortable and was not quite ready to meet Santa...maybe next year. Thayer started screaming as soon as Santa began talking, which I guess could be quite alarming to a 20 month old, when they've never associated it with Santa. Oh well, we are still planning to do the carriage ride down Poyntz this year, so we'll post those soon.

Poppy T's Bday

This past Sunday we helped Kip's step-dad celebrate his birthday. The kids had a lot of fun horseing around with everyone there. Linley has perfected her cheesy grin for the camera:) We are planning to take the kids to see Santa at the mall...will let you know how that goes, as well as a carriage ride this week.

Our Christmas Tree

This is our sad mini Christmas tree. Linley and Thayer were both very helpful in hanging the ornaments and the ribbon. We will definitely be hitting the after Christmas sales for a new tree.

The fun never stops...

We had some crazy fun at my parents house over Thanksgiving. The kids couldn't get enough of all of my sisters. They adore each of them and it amazes me already how their relationship with each one is different. Linley got to play barbie's with her new fav great uncle John...she also learned some creative new names for her barbie's:) Even after a full week at my parent's house we already miss them:( We definitely stuffed ourselves silly and poor Kip got what I had last week. Thayer and Linley were able to decorate a gingerbread house with the help of Aunt Ali, Aunt Maeci, and Nana. Unfortunately, Linley's attempt at drinking hot chocolate didn't go too well...it ended up all on the kitchen floor. Maybe we should stick to plastic mugs. Unfortunately when we left Saturday, they admitted my grandpa to the hospital, so we are praying and wishing him a quick recovery. I believe that catches us up as to what we've been up to. Next on our list is decorating our mini tree and getting lights up, that is when the weather cooperates. Ugh, I am not looking forward to shopping this year for Christmas. Here are some pics from our trip!

1 down, 2 to go...

thanksgiving dinners that is. We officially kicked off Thanksgiving last night with Kip's side of the family tree. I have to admit, after a slow and uneventful day at work it was nice to relax and enjoy some good adult conversation...as well as food! The kiddos were worn out by the time we got home and were super easy to get to bed. Speaking of kids, Thayer inherited a new bed from some friends of ours. He is now sleeping in a big twin daybed and their room is much more open w/0 the crib. My baby is definately not a baby anymore:(.

My Workout....

this is what takes place in my house when I try to do a workout video and both kids are up. It looks pretty chaotic, but before Kip got the camera they were actually both doing the moves with me. We could not quite laughing, mainly at the fact that our kids were entertaining themselves by doing squats, lunges, and some cardio. That's what we call quality family time at our house:)

Busy weekend

Some trick or treating at the grandparents kicked off our weekend of family fun. Saturday unfortunately I worked as well as KSU losing to KU. We did get some visitors...Aunt Meg and her friend Adam. Took the kids to the park and ended our evening eating Chipotle and watching the Texas/Tech game. Ashley, Meg's friend, brought her son, Tyson over for a visit and the kids did not want them to go. They adore babies, especially Thayer, he did not want to give him back:) Sunday was church, work, our visitors left and a nice evening walk through campus while daddy was playing catch with the uncles. I can not get over that it's the month of Thanksgiving and we are only 11 weeks away from Christmas!!