Sweet Girls & Sweet Treats

This first picture I had to post because that pizza looks SO GOOD. Mmmm. I believe it was one of my last batches of homemade for the year.Haven enjoying finger foods - peas! My little friend, Ava. Haven LOVES her!My creative babysitting skills were in full gear so we made some chocolate chip cookies. The kids loved it - and so did Eric. Perfect!Ava and Jacey:In case the kids didn't have enough cookie dough, we all ate a cooked cookie outside.Come play again sweet girls!

Party Like a Pumpkin

Luke invited us to this fabulous party! Haven the ladybug, Luke the pumpkin, and Elijah the bear - all SO CUTE!
*I've included this picture as proof that my dog stories are true.* Grammie & Angel - matching bumblebee outfits: Laura's laugh makes this picture great. Sorry about your poor gaming skills, Matt. *Another proof* I'm not sure if Grampa was trying to mimic Haven's face here, but he did a great job. One of Luke's rare aggressive moments: Luke's other grandparents - do you see Luke's big smile? Matt is a knight and Laura is dressed as...Jasie. Jasie is dressed as a pumpkin...like Luke. It's the circle of life...
Does anyone remember this dress? Anyone? Anyone from 8th grade?Laura and Matt had all these fun games for us to play - even Elijah was able to participate. Thanks for inviting us guys; it was super fun!

Saying Goodnight

Saying goodnight - appropriate (and fun!) anywhere dear Daddy is!

Haven's First Lingerie Shower

It is such a joy to get to partake of a friend's walk towards marriage. Marie, my grad-school roommate and best Vandi friend, tied the knot in October. A few of her friends came into town early to celebrate...and Marie invited Haven to her party!Congratulations Marie & Kevin Sample! We love you guys!!!

Working the Days Away

Daddy and Elijah built this ramp so they could race cars down it. Elijah is teaching Haven to love books.

Cutting (coupons) is always a favorite activity.

Chewing. Somebody has got to do it.
Checking out my drugstore deals.
Grammie even let Elijah help clean the windows!

Busy working days. "Bye Momma. I'm going to work. Like Daddy. Love you! Bye!"

Fingerpainting

Elijah's first attempts, done before an adoring crowd.