Kate's Advent Calendar

It was bound to happen.  Sooner or later, someone would eat their entire advent calendar in one day.  It happens every year.  I have been very careful for 17 days to let each of the kids open one day on their advent calendar.  They would savor the sweet chocolate found inside and yearn for more.  This morning I forgot to place Kate's calendar out of reach.  She came in my room and said,
Kate:  "Mommy, I ate all my chockits.  Are you happy?"
Mom:  "No.  Not very happy.  You will be very sad tomorrow when you don't have a chocolate to eat."
Kate:  "It makes me happy."

I hope she feels the same tomorrow :/

Emily's Birthday

Emily celebrated her 9th birthday in October.  So sad that I'm barely getting around to blogging her special day.

She LOVES Angry Birds.  There was no hesitation when I asked her what kind of cake she wanted!

She also loves Monster High.  These pajamas were the perfect gift for her.

Emily and Grandma Great

She loves to scrapbook.  A great choice from Grandma Paulette

Tyler made her a survival bracelet.  She was thrilled!

Emily is a very good girl.  She is such a sweetie and has the biggest heart of anyone I know. She is a friend to all and would do anything for anyone.  She is a great student and is finally beginning to love reading.  She loves to sew and has started piano lessons this year as well.  She is a wonderful athlete and especially loves soccer and running. 

Here's a little bit more about Emily:
Favorite food:  Bajio salad
Favorite animal:  Dolphin
Favorite color:  Lime green, brown and white
Favorite song:  Knee Deep
Favorite artist:  Adam Levine (She think's he is dreamy.  Should I be worried?)
Favorite TV show:  The Voice
Favorite movie:  Soul Surfer
Favorite toy:  Monster High dolls

Piggy Back

We came home tonight and found our reindeer like this.  Emily noticed and said, "Oh look, mom.  It looks like one reindeer is giving the other one a piggy back ride."  It has been super windy today so I just laughed and replied, "Yes, it does.  The wind must have blown one on top of the other one."

Pretty funny.  I couldn't stop laughing.

Now who's the jokester?