Staying Always

The other evening during dinner, the children and I were discussing growing up. This is a topic that they seem to be very concerned about. We discussed where Momma and Daddy would live, and what the children wanted to do. I mentioned that the children may all decide to move into their own homes and that Daddy and I would come visit them often. They all ALL teared up and became very emotional. My babies!

Yesterday, Logan let me know that he is going to be a Skateboarder Dude when he becomes a teenager, and that he would still be living with us. : ) Thank goodness. He wants me to be a Skateboarder too though....hmmmm.

Another cute moment -- We had a movie night on Friday and watched Homeward Bound, The Incredible Journey. The children all became very concerned for Sassy (the cat), and Shadow (the older dog). It was an emotional movie for them! Thankfully, it ended happy (good job Disney)!

Daddy Daughter Dance

Bella and Brian went to a Daddy Daughter Dance at our church a week before Valentine's Day. Bella was so excited to wear a red dress for Valentine's Day. She was practicing for her date with Daddy a week before the dance - she placed her napkin on her lap for dinner, and practiced being very (extra) polite. It was too cute!!

Who is going to disagree?

Today during lunch Bella shared with everyone that Bella means 'Beautiful.
And then she shared that Austin means 'Angel.'
And that Logan means 'Life.'

And she is right.

Christmas Eve To Do List from a 7 Year Old's Perspective

Austin made a list this morning of all that he needs to do today:

"1) Eat Brackkfist
2) Wach Tinkerbell
3) Play
4) Get drist
5) Eat lunch
6) Take a brake
7) Have snack
8) Go to chrech
9) Come home
10) Dinner and PJs
11) Open presints
12) Go to bed
Watch wall-e"

Wall-E will have to fit in somewhere today, because it is his favorite movie "of all time!"

Merry Christmas!
The Dubs

We got elfed!

This is a little video that I made of us on www.elfyourself.com. Just something fun!

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Love to hear what they say!

Last night I was cleaning and getting ready for Nanny, Papa and Uncle Clint's visit. Bella and Logan were getting ready for bed while Brian and Austin were at a Tiger Scouts meeting. Logan came into the bathroom where I was cleaning, all flustered. "Momma I need to pick a princess and I have two girls, but I don't know which one to choose!" I said, "Well Logan, you can't have two princesses." He said, "How about I choose you Momma. Then, you can do my chores and come sleep with me in my big bed!"

My initial interpretation was that to my three year old, all I am good for is doing the chores and sleeping.

That was too funny not to share!

Never was alive -- but still perfect

Our Christmas tree was not previously alive like Grandma and PopPop's, but the children had a fun time helping me put it together and decorate it last weekend. There was a discussion though - star or angel on the top of the tree. ... but we have a Santa Claus ???