Elf on the Shelf...Woody, Day 5

Woody got into the pantry...apparently he likes oreos, dried pineapple, dino oatmeal, and chocolate & vanilla milk.  The boys laughed about it this morning. 

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Elf on the Shelf...Woody, Day 4

Apparently, our elf was practicing his dance moves last night!  He got out the Wii and cowboy boots and was dancing along to some country music, in the boys boots.  Connor thought it was hilarious.

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Thankful in November, Day 29

Today I am thankful I am a Cougar fan -- and alumni, which is really no different.  Even though we had a less than stellar Apple Cup performance, I am still just as much of a Coug fan.

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Thankful in November, Day 28

Today I am thankful for sweet treats.  Yummmmm!

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Elf on the Shelf,...Woody, Day 3

Well, Woody brought another gift today...a Christmas book with a few Advent stories.  We have read the first few already and so far, it is good.  But Woody had gotten out a few books and made a mess and was sitting on the dining room table.  The boys said, "Bad Woody!" LOL.

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Elf on the Shelf...Woody, day 2

Woody was busy last night playing on the computer, apparently he was on YouTube watching videos of Disney on Ice.  He left us tickets for tonights performance.  He said to have fun and take pictures.  Our elf is pretty nice to us :-) The boys said he was a bad elf for playing with the computer, lol.  

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Thankful in November, Day 27

Today I am thankful for fun traditions.  Our Elf (Elf on the Shelf), Woody is back!  So excited to see what our silly Elf will be up to this season...

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Thankful in November, Day 26

Today so thankful for two (well, really 3) helpful boys who were more than willing help with the Christmas decorations.  So cute.  They were so excited to open those tubs.  Lots more to do.

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Elf on the Shelf...Woody, day 1

Well, our Elf from last year, Woody is here.  Boys were very excited that he came back again.  And since Woody doesn't talk, he wrote us a letter.  So, we had to write him back. 

I have a feeling the Elf will keep us entertained from now until Christmas.  Check back for updates.

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Thankful in November, Day 25

I am so incredibly thankful for so many things today.  We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with our amazing friends, Matt & Matina.  We didn't have the typical Thanksgiving feast, instead we had king crab and a smoked ham.  And of course, delicious side dishes and amazing desserts.

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Thankful in November, Day 24

The boys begged to make these cute little turkeys using oreos and candy corns.  They were thrilled...

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Thankful in November, Day 23

Today I am thankful I got to take Connor to lunch, just him & I.  Connor makes a great lunch date.  We went to Kyoto's Japanese Steakhouse, Connor loves the places where they cook in front of you.  It is food AND a show, can't go wrong there.

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Thankful in November, Day 22

Today I am thankful for my silhouette cutter.  It is seriously the coolest thing.  I made these little gift boxes for the boys' teachers and just put some delicious carmel chocolates.  So cute.  There are so many possibilities...just not enough hours in the day!

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Thankful in November, Day 21

Today I am thankful for the rain we got.  Our grass needed it and the lakes near us are finally starting to fill up a little.  Slowly.  It was a hot and dry summer and the lakes are certainly showing it. 

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Thankful in November, Day 20

Today I am thankful for lazy days.  It is almost lunchtime and we are still in our PJ's.  Well, Chris is off at work, so we made pancakes and decided to play and clean a little.  And the boys decided I needed a little help with my hair --- they happily styled it for me....

Isn't it lovely?!?

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Thankful in Novmber, Day 19

Today I am thankful that Connor understands (a little, not completely) about the importance of helping others.  We were talking about ways to help others and he asked if we could give backpacks and toys to kids who didn't have any.  So, in December we will concentrate of a few things the boys can be invloved in giving within the community.  If you any fun ideas for them, please let me know....

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Thankful in November, Day 18

Today, I am thankful for libraries.  The boys love going to the library and looking around.  They think it is awesome to get to pick our a couple of books.  Always a fun time for them.  And it is always amazing just how many dinosaur books there are out there!

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Thankful in November, Day 17

Today, I am thankful for Starbucks, buy one holiday drink, get one free.  Chris & I took advantage of this.  YUMM!

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Thankful in November, Day 16

Today I am thankful for a fun Thanksgiving Feast at the boys school.  They had fun and actually tried all the Thanksgiving foods, I was shocked.  (Unfortunately, I didn't get a picture.)

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Thankful in November, Day 15

Today I am thankful for my wonderful camera, which allows me (on occasion) to get some great pictures of the boys!  Picutures sure are worth a thousand words...

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Thankful in November, Day 14

Thankful we have boys!  Tonight at our co-ed softball game, I was forced to teach Dylan how to pee outside.  (Note: this is not something I am generally in favor of, since we don't live in the middle of nowhere!)  Yes, this was also during the game, we had to ask the umpire for a time-out.  I had run across the field with him while everyone waited, it just so happened they didn't have the key to unlock the gate by our dugout, how convienent.  And why couldn't Chris take him?  Well, he was the one up at bat at the time -- nice timing, Daddy!  lol.  Fortunately, Dylan is *all boy* and was very proud to go back to the dugout to tell brother & everyone else that he peed in the grass.  Way to go, kid! 

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Thankful in November, Day 13

Today I am thankful for a Cougar win last night!!  Woohoo!  Go Cougs...Awesome game.  Late game, but totally worth staying up late to watch them win. 

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Thankful in November, Day 12

Today I am thankful for SLEEP!  I got a whole 7 hours of sleep!  Woohoo!  And we all got up and headed to Starbucks at just after 6am...the Starbucks employees were shocked to see all 4 of us, they know us, but we generally are there in part, hardly ever all 4 of us.  It was pretty funny.  And we got donuts, the boys were thrilled.  Ahhh, sleep how I missed you!  Let's hope the trend continues...

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Thankful in November, Day 11

Today is Vetran's Day.  Today (and everyday) I am thankful for ALL the many men & women who have served our country.  Everyone who chooses to fight for our country are incredible hereos in my eyes and they give up so much in order for us to be free and safe.  I am very thankful for all those people who put our lives before theirs.  I have so much love and appreciation for my family and friends who have served (and currently serving) --- THANK YOU!

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Thankful in November, Day 10

I am thankful this little boy has the same *LOVE* of food as his Mama :-) 

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Thankful in November, Day 9

My great hubby, who got up and had coffee made when I was too tired to get out of bed.  Connor & Dylan know how to get me out of bed, they come in and say, "The coffee is ready.  GET UP!!".  LOL. 

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Thankful in November, Day 8

Today I am thankful for still being somewhat athletic!!  Although I am not in the best shape anymore, I do play on a co-ed softball team AND a co-ed volleyball team.  Unfortunately, both teams aren't very good, maybe I am common denominator?!?

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Thankful in November, Day 7

Today I am thankful that the boys are pretty easily entertained....*if* I come up with something new and exciting every once in awhile.  So, yesterday I built a road, then let them create a city using crayons, markers, and colored pencils. 
Then, next thing I know --- it looks like this.  Go figure!

And they were still playing with it last night and are playing with it this morning :-)  Let's hope it lasts a couple more days...

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