So Thankful...

for these little munchkins that always brighten my day!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Brr It's Cold Outside!

Addy has been so excited about the snow!

But I think she loves the excuse to drink hot chocolate the most.

New Dining Room

We have had major construction going on in our house since March. It has mostly been in the basement but last week we got new sheet-rock (to cover some wood paneling) in our dining room. My friend Andrea inspired me to get a little crew together and paint the room while Matt was away at school.

Thank you Tom and Becky (Matt's parents) for all your help!

And Addy was also a super helper!

I got the room put back together before Matt got home and

he was quite surprised!

It didn't last long though...first thing Sunday morning the room was turned back into a construction zone. Matt installed two new lights and began working on the baseboard trim. We are hoping to have it all done by Thursday so we can host Thanksgiving.

Basement update! The drywall is done. We have picked out carpet, paint, and tile. My dream is for it to be done by Christmas but not sure if that will happen.

My Little Helper

Addy loves to help in the kitchen.

Last night the warm, soapy, water looked really inviting...

I left the kitchen for a second and look who got into the sink.

We got bath time and dishes done at once.

P.S. She has been wearing that pink sparkly dress every day for several weeks. She is now able to dress and undress on her own, so half way through the day clothes are off and she is running around the house in her "Princess Dress."

God Loves Griffin

"I love you right up to the moon-

and back." -Sam McBratney

Every night Addy asks Matt to take her outside to see the moon.

Depending on the clouds, they can't always see it, but it is always a special part of the bedtime routine.

Trick or Treat

It has been fun watching Addy learn about Halloween and creating new holiday traditions with our family.

This was the first year she could really help with carving pumpkins. She was a little confused and thought when we were all done she was going to be able to wear the pumpkin around like a hat or a mask... but after a few tears we got it figured out.

She was thrilled to see it lit up with a candle.

So proud of her pumpkin but

Griffin is still the cutest pumpkin!

We headed out to Steph and Steve's for trick or treating.

It is always fun to see how the kids dress up.

Ellie won the prize for the most creative costume...

a completely home-maid (by Ellie) peacock.

Time to get some candy! Let's go!

I think Addy is getting the hang of the holiday thing...

and she is loving it.