thankful...

for family.
for friends.
for good health.
for a new home.
for so many little, everyday things.

Happy Thanksgiving!

thumbs.teeth.things.to.tell.

I'll start by explaining the above photo. Last Thursday night I sent Gabby to get something from my room. It sure was taking her a long time. I was on my way to check on her when she came running out screaming "wash my hands! mommy! wash my haaand!!!" frantically. I ran to check and there was blood everywhere. I finally figured out it was coming from her thumb. I asked what she did, and she took me to my bathroom & showed me a razor in a drawer! Aaaack! Well, I cleaned it up, put her in the bathtub, and offered a bandaid (which she refused at first). Anyway, this could be a blessing in disguise for us. Some of you know Gabby is a thumb sucker...an avid thumb sucker. Well, tomorrow will be a week, and no thumb sucking! I could leave the band-aid off now, but as long as she'll let me put one on there, I plan on doing so to make sure her habit it gone. The first couple of nights she whined and cried out in her sleep some, but I think the longer she goes without it, the more used to it she becomes. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Carter has some news also! Monday night he was beyond cranky, which is highly unusual for him. He slept fine that night, and yesterday afternoon (Nov. 25) I checked in his mouth and found a tooth! He still wasn't too happy last night. This morning I felt again and there was tooth #2!!! Hopefully he'll be a happier boy now that those 2 teeth have made their apperance.

Oh so true.

Happy Dress-up Candy Day!

Pumpkin Patch

Okay, maybe you'll forgive me for not posting pictures lately when you see this:

We went to the pumpkin patch yesterday. Gabby had to find her "perfect pumpkin." She had to look and look. She found many "perfect" pumpkins even though we waited until the last minute to visit. We finally agreed on one and she hasn't even mentioned it since we brought it home! Oh well. :)

PIF - Pay it Forward

When we got home from Disney last week (look for pictures one day...I won't even say soon..hopefully soon!) I had a great surprise in the mail. A while back I commented on Erin's blog to participate in PIF. She sent me the cutest notecards using a photo she had taken. Now it's my turn to Pay it Forward!

If you want to get a surprise from me and then pass the fun on you must: 1) have your own blog and 2) commit to continuing the PIF by sending gifts (handmade or otherwise - no rules or limitations) to the first three people who leave a comment. So who's up for it? Leave a comment and be sure I have access to your email address so I know how to get in touch with you! (3 comments will be a record for my blog I think!)

10 on Tuesday...wait, make that Wednesday!

I'm back! From an unexpected and unplanned blogging break, I'll start back with a 10 on Tuesday...or Wednesday by the time I finish the post!

1. We've moved into our new house! (Hence part of the reason for the blogging break)

2. In the middle of moving, Gabby, Carter and I got sick with different things. I'm glad to say we are all well now!

3. Look at Carter...he's growing so fast! I did an impromptu photo shoot on Sunday afternoon. He has such a sweet smile & temperament.


4. Carter had rice cereal for the first time tonight. When I got up to get supper out of the oven, Gabby jumped in and took over for me. (Look for photos soon!)

5. Know any one that wants a schnoodle? I'm ready to give ours away.

6. I'm so excited that fall is here. I love the somewhat cooler weather! It's my favorite time of year. I just wish we got more of the beautiful colors and scenery!

7. My 10 year high school reunion is coming up in about 3.5 weeks. Where did the time go?! I can't believe it has already been 10 years. I'm looking forward to seeing lots of old friends. Even though I live in town, there's so many people I haven't seen for years.

8. Fall Break is a week and a half away. It couldn't come at a better time! I still have boxes to unpack and things to put in place here at home. After 9 weeks back at school, I'm ready for a break!

9. During the break we're headed to....DISNEY WORLD! I haven't been in at least 15 years. Gabby is already getting geared up. She's talked non-stop about it since we told her a few days ago. That little girl doesn't forget anything! Chad was showing her some things on the Disney website, and she's still talking about Dumbo, Cinderella's Castle (and some sort of table?), and Donald Duck's Boat. Anyone have any advice or suggestions on Disney with 2 small ones?

10. Thanks for checking in even in my absence. Hopefully I won't be gone for a month again anytime soon!