Olivia's 7th Birthday

My little Olivia turned 7 years old in November. I cannot believe how grown up she is becoming. She is such a joy in my life and I love her so much!  Some of her favorite things are: 

-Playing babies with her sisters

-Cooking

-Dancing and dressing up

-gymnasics

-crafts

She has so much love for life. She is constantly happy and always animated. She is helpful and kind (mostly) to her little siblings. She loves to take care of them and pretend to be their mom. She is becoming such a good reader. She is smart as a whip and loves math and science. She started basketball this month and loves it!  She is our sweet girl and I am thankful every day that she is my daughter. Happy 7th Birthday, Squishy!

Whiplash... back to November

Cami was student of the week at her school. During the week she was able to teach the kids in her class how to sew. She did a great job! It was so much fun!

We went to Utah for Thanksgiving. Annie is obsessed with Grandma and loves her so much. She was happy to spend any time that she can 

Gloria loves her cousins!

BayLee and Annie... adorable!

Annie is a Grandpa's girl. There is no where she would rather be than in his arms.

My moms favorite toy!  I admit, I love it too!

Annie loves to play at Grandma's house. There is so much fun stuff there!

New car... date night and a little get away

We got a new car. We love it. A lot. It's awesome.  It has 4 wheel drive, which was our main need as we have been getting  a lot snow and I've been caught on the road slipping and sliding and scared to death!  It's a beautiful car and drives so nice with so many bells and whistles. I'm so glad we brought this beauty home.

Travis and I snuck away on a quick date night to 42nd street.  Travis said he liked it more than River Dance! Score!  I'm glad my husband likes these events and goes with me!!

This little girls loves to dress up. All the time. In fact, she insists on being in a "pretty dress" all the time. She's adorable!

Max is learning how to be a Ninja... thank goodnes! We need some more ninja's around here!

Fridays when Max goes to school, mommy and Annie get special time together. She always keeps me laughing and smiling. Such a fun daughter.

Travis and I snuck away to Texas for a really quick weekend. It was nice and we enjoyed some kid free conversation (a rare occurrence).  We missed the kids like crazy, but were happy to know they were in good hands (our Tawny is our real life Mary Poppins and the kids are obsessed with her). 

Travis declared that he wants to live on a lake. Literally. This boat house over the water was his idea of heaven!

Christmas Tree Auction and more

Gloria had the opportunity to volunteer at a local Christmas Tree Auction that benefits different charities. She was the "vanna White" of the event. This auction raised more money than ever before (thanks in part to our awesome friends, the Steele's, who donate so much).  She enjoyed her night and they asked her help out at the next event in April... An Elegant Auction. She is very excited!!  We are so proud of her for stepping out of her comfort zone and donating her time.

More fun toddler times.... the kids found my make up!! 

Jessica and I did a photo shoot together and then got dressed up that night for a ladies night of Bunko!

Another picture of Gloria from the Christmas tree auction... some of the trees went for $6000!!!!   

Here are some of the crazy ladies in our Bunko Group.

These ladies are awesome and we always have a good time!

Shopping for snow chains with the little one is always a good time!

More fun times in December

Spent a girls night in celebrating a friends birthday. It was such a great night and great friends to share it with. Henri made home made sangria.... her first attempt. So yummy. April brought a beautiful cake that was divine. And the food was delicious.  We even did Henri's zip line!! Such a great night. Love these ladies.

Annie and Max discovered how to change colors.... with markers!!  They think it is great when they get in the tub and the water changes colors, too!!  So much fun!

Here is our tree with all the 12 days of Christmas gifts from Grandma and Grandpa. We did not get a real tree this year... the kids were all sad and Max still insists that this is not our real Christmas tree.  

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First night of the 12 days of Christmas. 

The Polar Express Story from Grandma and Grandpa.

Annie enjoys reading to Max when he is on the potty. 

We have gotten snow a few times this month already!!!  

This month has been busy- but lots of fun times and memories are being made!