I'm Still Alive...

When my husband keeps telling me everyday that I need to update my blog, I would say that I am well past due for an update. The problem is that I haven't taken any pictures lately and I don't really like to blog without pictures. Lately I have had the attitude that if I just ignore things they will go away...the laundry, the bills, cleaning, my stomach hanging over my belt etc etc.....sadly, that isn't the case! I've found that as things get tough in my life I tend to just shut down. Not sure why that is, but I think that I am done feeling sorry for myself. It is the Christmas season and I want to feel grateful for the good things in my life! So here is a little recap of the good things that have been going on in our lives.

THANKSGIVING! We spent a week and a half in Idaho this year for Thanksgiving and had a great time. Our great friends Butch and Tricia were able to come to Idaho this year and it made it that much better. The past several years we have gone to Kansas City for Thanksgiving at Butch and Tricia's house, so this year they decided to come to Idaho. We spent a couple days in Twin Falls to celebrate Chelsie's birthday, and then spent the rest of time at my parents. We had an awesome Thanksgiving feast, and Dave and I enjoyed playing Rockband for the first time. Who would have thought my husband had any rythmn!! Ha ha! :) My girls had a great time playing with their cousins and we are excited to see everyone again for Christmas.

Halle is now 15 months and still as active and crazy as ever. She has the most fun and goofy personality and keeps us laughing daily. For journal purposes...she officially started walking at 13 months and is now "attempting" to run. It is pretty hilarious. She walks with stiff legs, so running is seriously funny to watch. She swings only her left arm back and forth and definitely thinks she is running fast. She still has only 4 teeth, but I'm pretty sure she is working on some molars and laterals.......she has been seriously grumpy the last couple of days! :0 She is a monkey and is always climbing up on everything. She loves to climb on the couch and chairs and scares us pretty often. She still loves buttons and is constantly turning the TV, and anything else that has a button, on and off. She is very attached to her blanket and binky. She talks a lot of gyberish but does say a few words. She says "hi" to anyone and everyone and surprises a lot of people. She loves to just toddle around exploring and is pretty low maintenance.....besides the messes she leaves behind when she is exploring! :) She adores her daddy! The only problem is that every time he is around she wants him to hold her and play with her and tends to be fussy if she doesn't get her way. Dave loves the attention....most of the time! We love her so much!

Brynlee is such a fun 3.5 year old. She is still loving going to school twice a week and gymnastics once a week. She recently surprised us when she just blurted out and said the pledge of a allegiance perfectly. I was glad to know that she was learning something at school. Usually when I pick her up she tells me she can't remember what she did that day. She still loves to sing and learn new songs and is getting really excited to go to Sunbeams in January. She recently informed the whole post office that her little sister's name is "Halle Rae Rae....and she's a drama queen!" She had the whole place cracking up! She is our little social butterfly and I hope that doesn't change. She was soooo excited when we put up the Christmas tree and can't wait for Santa to come and bring her some presents. She is a great big sister and is always looking out for Halle. Although her age brings a bit of attitude and backtalking we love her so much and can't believe how old she is getting!