We have had such a fun and exciting November. I feel like I haven't had an extra moment to spare--it's been chalk full of fun, fun, fun! But believe it or not, I'm actually looking forward to December when things have actually calmed down. No, that's not a typo. You read it right--December and calm in the same sentence!
Here are a few of our highlights...hope you enjoy!
During the beginning of the month, I noticed Brooks eyeing everything I threw away in the garbage. If it was anything that could be salvaged and put to better use (ie., the pull tab from the milk carton lid, the cardboard from the toilet paper roll, tags taken off of new clothing, etc.) Brooks would sneak into the garbage as soon as I wasn't looking and take the item(s) and run.
I didn't think much of it at first, until he started doing it CONSTANTLY. Besides the fact that it bugged me, I didn't think anything more of it.
Knowing that we would be hosting Thanksgiving at our home this year and with family staying with us, I decided I should organize the home before the cleaners came. I pulled open one of Brooks' drawers that usually is host to cars, action figures, etc. And to my horrified surprise found what was a new breeding ground for his garbage can HORDING!
Yes, these are pumpkins with mold growing on them. To get the real effect, click on the bottom picture!
Moving right along, soccer is now over. Mylee ended the year as the "most inspirational" and Brooks got the "spirit" award (he loves to give five and hugs...perhaps a bit too much) :) Mylee and Brooks, you did SOO great this year. We are very proud of you!
So I mentioned we had Thanksgiving at our home this year. This was the first time I've had to shop for and help prepare the meal. Wow! I always figured it was a lot of work, but now only do I realize just exactly how much work goes into ONE meal! Though I must say, if I could choose only one meal a year, this would be it!
We were able to have Dwight's parents, his sister Traci, her husband Joel and their kids and my sister Annie and her friend Chuck together with us this year. What a great time we had...food, games, rebus puzzles, food, fun--did I mention food? I hope we have many more Thanksgivings in the future filled with family and friends--okay, and food :)
Mylee played a horse in her first grade play "Tom Turkey". She made the cutest horse I've seen, wouldn't you agree?
While Dwight's side of the family was here, we took advantage of the weather and went to the beach and Disneyland. OH MY! Joel and Dwight decided to purchase what I call the "caveman special". It's a HUGE Turkey leg on the bone that they sell at Disneyland. I always think it is so nasty and repulsive when I see people gnawing at these...You can't miss the pictures!--enjoy :)
One of my favorite things we did was go to a Utah State basketball game! Utah State was here in town playing UC Irvine. I miss Utah State games and even though they got their heinies kicked, we had a great time :) In two weeks we're going to a University of Utah game in San Diego...who says we can't have the best of both worlds living here?!
Mylee was able to see her "VERY best friend in all the world" Savanna. Our friends the Holbrooks came down to visit from Utah and Mylee and Savanna were inseparable! We have kept them away for WAY too long! It was like Christmas for Mylee (she even had an advent calendar until Savanna arrived!). We had sleepovers, went to San Diego, the beach, Disneyland and played, played, played!
We also made a trip upto L.A. to see the L.A. Temples lights and make a visit to the American Girl store. This of course BEFORE realizing Mylee's new American doll is officially LOST! Oh, and for those of you that have always wondered if you can wash your ipod in your jeans and have it survive--IT CAN'T! :( ***UPDATE*** So, it has now been 2 days after the devastating washing of the ipod and believe it or not--IT'S ALIVE! That's right, after a little drying out and a good charging it is now working again! So, the answer now is it CAN! You can wash your ipod in your jeans and have it survive (though this is not a practice I recommend).
So there you have it. Our November in a nutshell. Welcome December!
p.s.
Did I mention, I did ALL my Christmas shopping, wrapping and sent off to Utah in 3DAYS!
December has got to be calmer, doesn't it?...
13 comments:
Ok, the trash in the drawer? Both nasty and hilarious! Cute Brooks. Looks like y'all have been busy busy busy. Take it easy in December will ya?
I'm glad someone thinks Brooks is cute--I swear that kid...
Can't wait to see you guys!!!
So did you ever get an answer from Brooks about why he was taking that stuff?? That is some serious weirdness... Good thing he's cute!
Glad you are all having fun while you are so far away from us, you big meenie.
Still love ya!
Brooks is so funny, that's hilarious.
Brooks is soooo funny! I love it!
Geez, you were crazy busy AND your Chrismas shopping is done! I haven't even started! Well, I have one done :/
I am jealous of your month! It looks like so much fun.
Yes, what is Brooks response as to why he keeps the trash?
You were very busy, I see now why you don't update your blog too much! You actually have a life. :)
We're excited to see ya in a couple of weeks! Wish ya could be here next week for our girl's shopping trip and Cheesecake Factory outing.
I, too, want to know Brooks response. Your November is how our December was supposed to be...until Emry caught RSV. I don't think you even have to worry about RAV in sunny Califor-n-i-a. Just one more reason...
RSV? So crappy!
RSV? That is so awful! Is she doing okay? I think you're right though, I haven't heard of anyone with RSV here...get movin' (literally).
So, this is why I think Brooks does what he does:
I throw away TONS of my kids stuff! If there are toys laying on the ground after I asked them to pick them up--they get thrown away! I've even thrown away clothes!!
Brooks started to catch on and he would just go through the garbage and take the stuff out that I put in there. The thing is, most of the time the kids didn't even know that I'd put it in the garbage, so he had a legitimate reason. I think he started to notice "other" items that looked interesting and since I started putting their stuff in the big garbage cans outside (so they couldn't retrieve it), he just started taking whatever was in the garbage. I seriously think it became an addiction for him--is that scary? Is that how it starts?? Maybe we should seek help...though, since the discovery and a good talking to, he has really slowed down. So maybe there's hope :)
Maybey he could grow up to be a hobo.
That's what I'm afraid of!
Honestly, this is so funny. I laugh my head off everytime I read it! He is too cute.
At least he saved the most important thing... What ever the piece of paper is with "Prada" on it. Smart kid! Expensive taste though!
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