2nd Annual Gingerbread Houses

We got together with Jake, Les, Mic, Atlee, Max and Diane to make gingerbread houses and for dinner. We had a blast and the end results turned out really super cute. The kids have so much fun doing this, it is definatly a tradition that I am glad we started and will definatly continue to do every year. Its pretty funny to watch Justin, Jake and Max get so into it too!! :O)

Christmas Pictures

I decided to be brave and attempt getting Aspen's pictures taken again. The last time I did this it was for her 2 year old Birthday pictures. We totally skipped her 3 year old Birthday pics because I was afraid that she would be terrible, since this is what has happened in the past. I started from the beginning telling her how I wanted her to be a good girl and listen to the photographer. I decided to bribe her with a Happy Meal....don't you love my parenting skills? However, IT WORKED!!! She was amazing. My husband and I just stood thier silently with our jaws hanging open terrified to speak or move thinking that she might suddenly start to rebel. When you look at her pictures you probably can't even imagine her misbehaving....They turned out perfect! I am so excited that she is willing to get her pictures taken again.

Thanks....

Thanksgiving was great this year. It was the first year that "my generation" in the family put the whole thing on. It was at my cousin's Sindra and Brian's house. They did a fab job and the food was great. The best part of Thanksgiving was that I completed a goal that I have had for so long. I ran my first 5k. I was very slow, but I completed it having jogged the whole thing. I didn't stop or walk any part of it. This was a huge accomplishment to me and taught me that I am capable of anything if I just make up my mind to do it. :)