These are a few of my favorite things

Christmasy things that is...

Christmas time brings back many memories of a happy childhood and many

merry Christmases.

Home SWEET Home

We were invited to a ginger bread house party, where Piper created this masterpiece. I was truly impressed by a job well done. A tired Miles was not allowing me to help her, so she had to take the reins. Piper is really growing up which is beginning to make me a little sad. We recently had a rainy day and as we were waking through the mall on our way to the book store, Piper said "It sure is a nice day to come to the mall." It is simple moments like this that I look at her in amazement. She'll need to start Preschool in a little less then a year. Not to make it sound like she is going off to college, but I know I will miss our days together.

Happy Birthday Husband

Broc is 31 tomorrow. You are loved my dear. Happy Birthday

18 Days to Christmas

We should know. Piper asks to open another door on the advent calendar at least once an hour. I have to remind her that we can only do that once a day until Christmas. In preparation for tomorrow, she knows exactly where to find number 17. Oh the things she will do for chocolate...

We don't have much going on aside for my own personal chaos. I am struggling to find a balance with Piper and Miles, as he is still a very needy little guy. Do I let him cry, so I can make her lunch? Do I let her watch TV so I can feed Miles without her sitting on my feet asking me 32 Why questions? Yes to both. I LOVE these kids and I would not change a thing, but I have to say I am exhausted and our house is very much affected by that. Of course while I am in this state, I've been feeling the need to do projects as well, perhaps sewing and baking are my stress relief. I made this string of Christmas lights for our mantle, along with some presents for my newest niece (more to come on that). I am so pumped to host all of our family for Christmas this year! It's a huge blessing not to have to travel this time around, though I have to say I wouldn't mind some snow right about now. Thank you to those who read this and love our kids. I am so grateful to have wonderful friends and family, even when they are so far away. Sending our love!

Gobble Gobble

Broc rocked a turkey today so we are thankful for leftovers! Happy Thanksgiving

Art!

Yesterday we went to a children's art fair here in Savannah. They had an entire square filled with craft stations for little ones. Piper loves to craft out, so naturally she was skipping from station to station ready to take on the next art project. She even helped to create her own indian get up.

Miles is beginning to smile and coo regularly. He loves to spend time looking at us and we love it too. Piper sings him her favorite songs and welcomes him during book time. She has had a new found love for her baby doll since Miles has been born. She cares for her baby, while I care for Miles. It is very sweet and I am so grateful that she has adjusted this well. We are still sleeping very little and feeding Miles a whole lot, but hopefully these things will sort themselves out in the weeks to come. For now I am fervently praying for more ZZZs...

say cheese

We lucked out having met Sarah Ayer. She is a photography student at Savannah College of Art & Design whose focus is children. She seems to like Piper, because she has used her in a few photo shoots for class projects. This girl is baby crazy, in the best of ways! We asked her to take some pictures of Miles, and she gladly accepted. Thank you Sarah!

Miles is growing and growing. In fact at his 1 month appointment he had gained double the normal amount. They even told us that he was overeating and to try keep him from eating as often. He has officially grown out of Newborn size baby clothes and is moving up in the world.

I'm happy to add Piper is potty trained!! Finally! She is a self sufficient potty machine. We even leave the house in undies. We have yet to master sleeping without a diaper, but we are well on our way.

Thanksgiving is 3 short weeks away and since we are not heading home, I am making dinner for about 8 adults. I have never cooked a thanksgiving feast. Turkey tips anyone?