Thanksgiving

This year for Thanksgiving we relaxed and ate my moms and then went down to Carl's parents house for dinner.  It was a very nice Thanksgiving because it was low key and I didn't have to clean anything up at my house.  I took the time to dress the girls up and curl their hair with a curling iron.  Their hair is so fine that it didn't curl very well, but we still had fun doing it!  I even took the time to paint their nails.  They absolutely loved it and looked adorable too!  I just want to say how thankful I am for these two little girls and how truly blessed I feel that God chose me to be their mommy!

Robot

Today Ellie saw a commercial for the Robot (it cleans the floors all by itself).  She asked me if she could please get it for me.  She said if I had the Robot it would clean the house for me and I could then make her snacks, get her toys, get her a drink, etc.  I looked at her and said no Ellie I am not a maid I am your mom and you have to start doing these things on your own (we live with my parents right now and my dad waits on her hand and foot)!  She is nuts!

Dentist

Both girls had a dentist appointment on Nov. 23rd.  This was Ellie's second trip to the dentist and Ashtyn's first.  Ellie was very nervous and did not want to go. Ashtyn was very excited and couldn't wait!  I'm not surprised because there is not much Ash is afraid of. When we got there, Ellie was looking around and you could see tears in her eyes.  All Ashtyn wanted to do was get her jacket off and play with the toys.  We go to Kids Dentistry on State Street in New Albany and love it.  They are very friendly and their office is clean and kid friendly.  Laura (our dental hygienist) took both of the girls back immediately.  I asked if Ashtyn could go first becase I knew if Ellie went and cried there was no way Ash would go (I took both of the girls by myself).  Ashtyn hopped right up and Ms. Laura went to work.  Ashtyn did a great job and she was very excited to get her new Dora toothbrush.  Ellie went next.  She was still a little nervous, but felt a little better because she watched Ashtyn go first.  Both kids even got to take "pictures" of their teeth and Ms. Laura was nice enough to print off a picture for each of them to have.  Overall, no cavities and a painless trip!

Tyson's Birthday

  Ellie and Tyson

 

Today we went up to my friend Julie's house for her son's birthday.  Tyson turned 4 and we were there to celebrate.  Julie found Ellie and Tyson in Tyson's bed.  Julie said she heard Ellie ask Tyson to read her a book.  She had tucked herself in and put all the animals around her.  The kids had a fun time playing together.  Ellie has already learned how to boss boys around!;)  Thanks Julie for having us up and Happy Birthday Tyson!

Our House

Our house is finally going to be finished!  We are so excited.  We signed the contract in April, moved in with my parents in June, and have been living with them since.  It hasn't been as bad as I would have thought, but buying a home is stressful.  Especially if you want it to be perfect like me!  The kids are so excited about their bedrooms and their playroom.  I can't wait to have a home for all the toys.  It seems like we were swimming in them.  With Christmas around the corner, I can't even imagine what these kids are going to get.  I have a feeling Santa is going to be bring a lot of barbie things!

                                                                        Our House

                                                                   Ellie in her room.

                                                           Ashtyn standing in her room.

The Girls

I just wanted to type some things about the girls while I was thinking of them.
Ellie~ Ellie you are very smart (a little too smart at times).  You have such a caring heart and are always thinking of others.  At times, you show your stubborn side, but we can always count on you to do the right things and help out when needed.  You will start Kindergarten in less than a year and it will be one of the worst days about being a mommy so far.  I want to cry just thinking about my sweet little girl going to school.  You make us so proud and I know this is only the start of all the great things you will do!
Ashtyn~  Oh....my little Ashtyn.  What can I saw about you?  You came into this world screaming and you have been screaming ever since.  You are such a independant little girl who loves to run around and have fun!  You love your sister so much and want to me just like her.  I think you remind me so much of your Auntie Robin (which by the way you love sooooooo much).  You are now doing gymnastics and love every minute of it.  Your teacher said you are doing so well she wants to move you up.  You love watching the cheerleaders and I think one day you will be one.  You make me so happy and crazy at the same time.  You are so funny and just like your sister, very smart.  You want to have it your way all the time and that is why I think you will be in charge of a big company one day!  I love both of you guys and hope that my memories of you two keeping filling my eyes with tears and my heart with more love!

Nose

Tonight I was in bed with Ashtyn and I asked her where she got her nose from (meaning...who has a nose like yours, mom or dad).  She looked at me and said very seriously...Kmart.  Really?  Kmart?  I don't even shop there.

Jesus

Tonight, I asked Ellie to help me clean up the living room.  She was running back and fourth from her room to the living room like a mad women trying to get her job done.  After about 5 minutes, she told me she couldn't help me anymore.  She said Jesus was in her heart and he said she couldn't help anymore.  I said why....her answer.......he's tired.  RIGHT....how can you argue with Jesus?