Happy Thanksgiving

So much to be Thankful for this year. My mom and dad hosted a beautiful celebration at their house and we were so blessed to be joined by my Grandma (Dad's mom), my Aunt Mar (Mom's sister) and my younger cousin Kendall who now lives in Florida! He, along with my dad's help, planned his visit as a surprise to my Grandma. Her reaction didn't disappoint! 

Beautiful Table!

Delicious Turkey!

Sweet Sisters!

Matching outfits! 

My girls! <3

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We also had a fun celebration the day after Thanksgiving with Nate's mom and dad. We enjoyed dinner & dessert and the girls had a lot of fun playing! Jemma was having so much fun, she didn't want to be interrupted for this picture! :)

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 107:1

Just Some Pictures

Nothing much to report lately, but it's been far too long since I've shared some pictures of the girls! Our weather has been crazy this month! It's been summer, fall & winter like all within the last week or two. Enjoy :)

This past Sunday Jade's preschool was invited to sing during church! Here is a little video of them singing "This is the Day".

Halloween 2015

To say the girls got a lot of candy this year would be an understatement! We were busy busy beginning with a visit with Great Grandpa, Aunt Mar & Grammy on Halloween morning! Everyone at the nursing home loved seeing the girls running around in their costumes! 

It was rainy, cold & gloomy all day. But we braved the weather and went trick or treating around the neighborhood! Here are the girls in their costumes before they got all bundled up and Jade refused to wear her wig! :)

On Sunday we visited Grandma and Grandpa at their house. Papa and Nana came over for a visit too! The girls got to put their costumes on one more time!

Jemma - 14 Months

It has been quite a month for Jemma! Her personality and interests are really starting to develop! She LOVES baby dolls and spends a lot of time pushing the stroller around and taking various babies in and out of it. She is starting to sit and pay attention to a t.v. show, specifically if it is Bubble Guppies or Paw Patrol. 

She is a now a full time walker and finally learned how to get to standing on her own without having to scoot over to something to pull herself up on. She is also quite the talker! She has a pretty big vocabulary (mama, dada, baby, Jade, cheese, please, ducky, puppy, doggy, bye, box, bow, remote (mote), chair, car, cup, bottle (baba), Minnie (ninnie). She also knows a dog says "arf" and a cat says "meow", she repeats a lot of things she hears and says some made up words that Jade thinks are hilarious! The most current made up word is bop-e. We are still trying to figure out what it means! :)

Happy 14 Months big girl!

Dad's Night

Last Thursday was Dad's Night at Jade's Preschool. Jade was SO excited for daddy to come to school with her! Nate was equally excited to have some special alone time with Jade! Their evening consisted of a 6 room rotation where there was a Science Activity, a pumpkin craft, a story, a snack, a music time and a "Daddy and Me" photo booth!

They are ready to go, and their faces say it all! I LOVE this picture!

Jade with their pumpkin craft!

Making their leaf for the Thankful Tree!

The Thankful Tree!

Picture of a picture that was sent home in Jade's bag today! Love these two!

Pumpkin Patch

We enjoyed a fun family outing to the Pumpkin Patch last Sunday after church. It was a warm 78 degree day, sure didn't feel like October!

How tall this fall!

Jade and daddy petting the little chicks!

Jemma and I waited for Daddy and Jade to complete the corn maze!

Can you spot the girls?

Inflatables, always a favorite with Jade!

Jemmers!!!

Family selfie on the train ride!

Gave up on both of them looking at me at the same time! :)

Picking a pumpkin!

Jade!!

End of visit picture with my favorites!

Jemma - 13 Months

Lots has been going on with Jemma this month! She is becoming a lot more vocal, she is getting more teeth (including molars) & walking or attempting to walk about 50% of the time! She is still a great eater and sleeper and seriously the happiest and most easy going girl! Her giggle, her smile & her cuddles bring so much joy to my life EVERY day!

Happy 13 months little Jemmy!