Impressive

We had a 17 hour drive (pre-kids) from Tulsa to Asheboro, NC ahead of us. After talking to many moms who have done a long trip with kiddos in the car, we decided we HAD to either leave at night or early in the morning. Well, we left at 4:30am (that includes making sure the house was PERFECT for a showing later that day!) and got to our halfway/stopping point in Nashville around 2:30pm. Hmmm. There was NO way we were stopping yet! We had a few other options, so we kept driving. Then at 7:30pm we realized we were only ~5 hours from my mom's and the kids were going to be going to bed soon, so we kept going. AND... yep, we made a 17 hour drive WITH kids and a dog in a Camry in 20 hours with very little whining and crying and we still really like each other! Crazy! Impressive! That includes only one pit stop peeing in the bushes at a closed gas station in rural NC. Total cost = $125. Of course, as soon as we got here the kiddos were up and full of energy and we didn't get to bed until 2 am:) I hope the 13 hour drive to Toronto goes just as well. Wishful thinking, I know!

Enjoying a Good Book

I realized Addison had been in the bathroom for awhile today and wondered what she was up to:)

Dressing for the Cold

I finally did it.


I bought skinny jeans.


And boots.

Moving to Canada makes you do crazy/wonderful things to be warm:)


I mean, I finally bought flats last year for the first time. I'm not kidding. It takes me awhile. It also took Scott quite a while to warm up to them. Quite a while. But he did smile at my boots and skinny jeans. I think he secretly likes them, though he put his foot down and said no to the skinny jeans and flats together. I know, "we" are a little behind in the fashion world. Women, you feel my pain out there, don't you? :)


Of course Addison had to have a pink pair. I'm still looking for Emma:)

Uncle Tim and Aunt Kasey's Visit

Uncle Tim and Aunt Kasey stopped in Tulsa on their way to NC this week and they were able to spend Monday night and all day Tuesday with us. They have been overseas doing missions so we haven't seen them in a year! Before they came Addison said, "Uncle Tim... Him funny, right?" It's amazing how much they can remember even at this young age.

I got a gingerbread house for Addison this year, so they worked on it together. They were also a huge help to me since I ended up getting sick while they were here!

In other news, Emma just started learning how to eat cheerios. Addison loves feeding her like she's her baby! Of course, Buster is always nearby hoping for a few rejects.

Canada Here We Come!

It's official! We are moving to Toronto and will be Canadians for 3 years! Scott will start February 1st, so the girls and I are planning on staying in NC after Christmas so that our families can watch the girls while we go back and forth to Canada in January. Scott told me this week that I should make an appointment for a massage since he's moving me to Canada in the middle of winter:) I think he's right. We're going to miss everyone in Tulsa, but we'll probably be back here after the 3 years is over!

Hannah's Visit

We met our dear friends from AR this past Saturday for lunch and then watched their sweet little girl while they saw Wicked. She and Addison had a great time, especially combing each other's hair!

Santa

We visited Santa tonight at Bass Pro and... Addison didn't cry at all! She went straight up into Santa's lap and then proudly pulled up her shirt, put her shirt in her mouth, and showed her boobies to everyone at Bass Pro. Thank you, Santa, for pulling her shirt back down for the picture.

Crawler

It's been a little crazy around our house for the past couple of weeks... We officially have a crawler on our hands! She is into everything and anything and especially loves to play with Buster's food, splash in his water, eat my phone, and chew anything else that is not a baby toy. No, she hasn't eaten his food!

She also already knows how to dial 911. I was a tad embarrassed when they called back and I had to tell them my 8 month old figured out how to call them:)

Halloween

Here they are... our ladybug and cowgirl!

Before Addison went to bed last night, she wanted to wear her tutu and flower clip.

So if you don't have kids and you are wondering what your Friday nights will look like after kids, here you go:

We wouldn't have it any other way!

Pumpkin Town 2010

We went for a quick visit to Pumpkin Town today! Addison was not at all interested in taking a picture, but thankfully Emma cooperated after she got up from her nap!

That is a big pumpkin, Mommy!

Cutie Patootie

Emma's trying to figure out how to start crawling. She gets up and rocks but can't quite figure it out yet. I have to say, being the second child and all... I'm really ok with Emma taking her sweet time!

Already bothering big sis:)

Nana and Poppa's Visit

Well, Nana and Poppa's 10 day trip has come and gone and boy, did it go by quickly! The girls enjoyed every minute and kept Nana and Poppa very busy while they were here!

I LOVE this Elefun game. I got it at JBF for $3 ($20 brand new) and then spent $1 to make butterflies out of tissue paper. I made a ton and Addison had a ball trying to catch them!

This just melts my heart...the special bond between Addison and her Poppa!

Our attempt at a picture with the girls. Emma cooperated.

I got a workout trying to make Addison laugh to get her to smile but nothing worked. And I tried!

I bet Nana is already missing these chubby thighs...
... and sweet smile!

And just to brag that I have the BEST in-laws in the whole world, they even got up with Emma one night at 1am and by the time I heard her make a noise and went in her room, Nana had been up with her for 45 minutes and was putting her back to bed! Thanks for everything, Mom and Dad! We miss you already!

Our Getaway!

We got away for a couple of days this week! It started at this Bed and Breakfast in Eureka Springs, AR. Next, we did a lot of shopping!

And finally, we ended at the new zipline in Branson, MO, the longest in the US!

Ready to go!

You practice way up at the top of the mountain on a baby zipline in the middle of the woods. No big deal. Then, this is the FIRST line you go on-3300 feet long and 350 feet in the air!?!? It was a little windy (which slows you down), so Scott and I didn't make it all the way to the end! The guide came out to help me, but I told him next time I got stuck, I would pull myself to the end:) And it did happen again:)
Looking back up.

That's me!

Scott:

If you are in the Branson area, I would suggest just doing their "Extreme" Zipline. It is only the first, higher/longer zip lines with all of the great views!

Uncle B and Tara's Visit

Uncle B and Tara came this past weekend. Addison enjoyed every minute with them!

Tara giving Addison a tattoo.

Addison took to her immediately!

Playing the guitar with Uncle B!