full of life

This little lady woke up, jumped out of her bed and was dressed before I got into her room... why?  Because she was soooo excited to get a new lesson at Montessori  today.  I love C's zest for life, her excitement for learning and her loving heart.  

PS- today she moves to the "blue" cards which are 4 letter words with the moveable alphabet.  Miss Reggie complimented her saying "it is so much fun to teach children like Caitlyn who are excited about new lessons." 

Have a great day sis- love ya 

lunch date

I try to have lunch with Emma once a week.  I love the Neely allows parents join their kiddos for lunch anytime.  Emma usually asks a few gals from class to join us.  These are the goofy girls we ate with yesterday.  It was fun, it was goofy and I loved every minute of it.  There were giggles, stories and yes a little screaming when a bee flew by.  

XO Love ya Em 

God's love

My dear friend Jenn shared this with me.  It is a beautiful reminder of God's love written in scripture.  I can't wait to share it with my two little gifts.  

family

Thankful list

Many friends on FB are posting something they are thankful for everyday in the month of November. 

I am a little behind, but I will try to catch up. 

November 1- so thankful for our new home and all of the memories we have made so far and will make this holiday season- PS- it was clean on the 1st :)

November 2- thankful for 2 spunky girls who had a blast with their girlfriends at the Neely fall picnic, spraying silly string everywhere

November 3- friends near and far, thankful for time together, sharing without holding back and still feeling loved (even though it goes too fast) 

November 4- thankful that my old legs could get me across the finish line of the Women's half marathon - although a little slower than I hoped, I made it 

November 5- my amazing husband and partner who took over parenting duties this weekend so I could spend time with friends (he does this a lot and I am so very thankful- he is a really good Dad) 

November 6- my ma and pa, who are working hard to make a cozy home for family in Pinetop.  So we can spend time together, share life, and make memories - I want to be like them when I grow up, I am blessed to have them as parents and friends 

November 7- I am thankful that even though I got a ticket in a construction zone on the 6th (the lane was not clearly marked, two other cars did the same thing), no one was hurt and life will go on - also thankful I live in a place that I can go to court with my video evidence and present my case 

November 8- so thankful for sister bear Caitlyn, who woke up this morning and told me "my nose is crowded with boogers".  She brings sooo much life to our home and is a special, extra spunky gift from God 

November 9- I am grateful I know the Lord and have a relationship with Him.  I am also thankful for St. Tim's Catholic Church where we go to worship and pray. 

October

October was a super fun month ! 

Honey boo and her fellow toddler and tiara friends won 1st place at the adult Halloween party for best group costume/scariest costumes 

Neely Traditional held their annual fall festival picnic fundraiser, complete with games and a silly string maze

Mom and Jen B ran the Women's half marathon.  Jenn N was here for a fun girls weekend 

We enjoyed an afternoon at the State fair with the Stenhoff family ! It was a great time. 

Yummy treats 

Morrison Ranch Halloween party- snacks, friends, crafts and a very funny DJ 

A race for Maggie's Place 

Mom did the 10K and Daddy and the girls did the 5K - Emma too 

The Lorax on the big screen at the park in our hood 

cute friends 

Teams stash time 

Sis at her fall festival at Montessori