Long Lost November

November 2017

The first of November was so NOT good to us! It did start off with a bang though with a really fun High Fitness class at my church with great friends.

This girl walked in and both Melissa and I thought it was our sister-in-law, Joslyn.

My cute friend Sidonie came.

This is why November kicked us in the face... Our kids got so sick- Wells and Scarlett both got the FLU plus double ear infections, their fevers got up to 104. Jamey was in Utah on a business trip with pneumonia [sick in bed] and I had something scary going on that I'm not open to sharing right now.. This all went down on the SAME DAY! I literally was a wreck, going to the Dr's for my kids, then straight to the pharmacy for so many meds, then to the Dr's for myself. I didn't think I would make it, thank the heavens for Jamey who talked me through the whole day on the phone, a really amazing babysitter,  visiting teacher, family, and friends!

While all my kids were sick in the house the trees were so gorgeous in our cul-de-sac.

I had to write out a specific schedule so that I could wrap my mind around all their medications. I am a visual person!

Homemade white bread that is to die for!

Finally, days after we got everyone on meds we were able to resume normal life! Wellington was finally able to go back to school.

Wednesday November 8th my cute gramps turned 100!! This is my dad's dad.

He has been playing flag football this fall, not loving it but has liked it! Pretty sure he is our artsy child.

This shirt is one of my favorites, I love when people tell me "Wow, you sure have your hands full!" when I'm out running errands.. I always respond with and my hearts full too!

Cut my finger with the top of a can..

Super glued it shut

 This picture melts my heart, Wellington got something in his eye and Andrew's face while Emily was trying to get it out! Such brotherly love.

I have been waiting all year for a new entry way light!!

Out with the old..

In with the new!

Wellington's kindergarten Thanksgiving Day parade, it was so dang cute!

Miss Gregg is the brunette and is Wellington's teacher.

TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Friday November 3rd

We finally made it to the Texas Motor Speedway! It has been long awaited for us and our boys, we have been planning to go since April. Too bad Jamey and Wells weren't feeling one hundred percent- but we still had a riot. 

You know the saying that everything is bigger in Texas? IT'S TRUE!! You can see this speedway from the freeway but actually going to it was insane, my mind was completely blown!

 We went with the Eldredge's and sadly most of our pictures are blurry! 

 Lots of cute boys between our two families

 The trucks were racing that night and it was so crazy to see them in person. As they FLEW by our entire body shook, it was also so loud!

 The many faces of Goose in those silly ear muffs.

 Such a fun night out with just our boys!

October Randoms

October 2017

What a fabulous month October has been. It was very busy, but wonderful. 

My darling friend from Fired Up Fitness, Sidonie, got High Fitness certified and I was able to attend her first class. She KILLED it! So fun to share such a passion together.

One night while I was making dinner Wellington came over to me with such a happy smile saying, "Look Mom, I wrote your initials for you."

Great, he is already forging my initials...

Beautiful October sky!

Wellington's homework

His drawings could be a little questionable..

It's a nail

Jamey took Wells on a date to Cabela's and he was in heaven.

I really love Wellington's drawings. He is obsessed with art... always at our kitchen table coloring something fabulous. 

Devivo Bros

So many delicious desserts, the food is amazing as well!

Only in Texas

For Emily's birthday I took a cake over on a Saturday night and we played this amazing game with no children! Seriously laughed our heads off. Especially when Stephanie went, her Korean accent came out so strong.

 Jamey is good at taking naps!

Sunday October 15th

The Primary Program

It was so great, the boys did so well, we all loved every minute of it, and we felt the spirit. This years theme was choosing the right.

 After church we went looking for some fall leaves.. it's a little bit depressing that it's October and the leaves are still green. 

But we were successful and found some fall leaves in Arcadia Park, right by our house.

RED!

Then the kids got sick for almost a week...poor babies!

Our new Sunday night tradition includes a fire, treats, and neighbors and we couldn't be more excited. I missed fires all summer long, here in Texas it's not the season. But come October, the time is right.

Pumpkin Cobbler

Tuesday October 24th 

My last day teaching at Fired Up Fitness
Fired Up was the most amazing community to be apart of. These women and lots more who aren't pictured showed up each week and gave it their all. They are always kind and cheering each other on. We need more of that and less comparing ourselves to each other!

This cute boy!! 

Patiently waiting for cookies to come out..

One night we rode our bikes to a nearby park. It takes us about 10 minutes to get there.. Scarlett was pretty persistent on riding her own bike, so we let her. She NAILED it! She rode the whole way there and back with a big smile on her face and never complained once. It was adorable, you could tell she felt so big!

Thursday October 26th

Apex Fun Run

Wellington took this as seriously as ever. He ran all 36 laps and I'm pretty sure he was the first Kindergartner to finish. He was HAULING! We cheered him on like never before! With each lap he would yell the number to me with a giant smile on his face. "THIRTEEN"

All Done

That same day Jamey went to Minnesota for a work conference. He got to go to the Mall of America!

Sunday Best