Thanksgiving Feast Video

This is just one of the four songs, and Mali's hair had come out of her pilgrim hat and in her face!:( But I thought it was the best song!

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Thanksgiving Feast

Today Mali had her Thanskgiving Feast at preschool. She was dressed as a pilgrim and they all sang four songs for all the parents and grandparents. Mali did great and I was so proud of her. Daddy, Grandpa and Nana got to come to watch Mali too. She didn't want to sing at first because she thinks her voice isn't pretty (she is hoarse from drainage right now). But she did end up singing and did a great job performing. The cutest part was when Mali had her hands together to pray! Mali had some bossy moments too in telling other kids what to do. But she was as adorable as ever. After the songs, we got to eat stew together. I'm thankful for Mali, her preschool, her sweet friends from preschool and their moms, and that Grandpa and Nana pay for Mali to go to such a great place.

Sleep

Since it's been about two and a half weeks since I started 'sleep training' with Eleri, I thought it was time for an update. We have seen a difference in Eleri. She is even more happy and talkative. Eric said 'she's the old Eleri." Obviously not sleeping wasn't good for either of us. She is still getting up and crying but eventually goes to sleep without any problem or intervention. The crying rarely takes over 6 minutes too. (Yes, I set the timer on my phone, it helps me feel better and stay focused on the CIO method!:)) I did buy a sleep sack (they are 50% off at Kohls right now) to keep her warm thinking that might solve the problem. It also gives me peace of mind. I've been waiting another 10 minutes or so after she stops crying to go in and cover her up with her blanket. So to sum it up, our sleep is better, but she is still up three times a night, maybe twice, but for maybe 6-10 minutes at the most each time. I've revised my plan a little in that I'm not going to go in at all until after 5am to feed her and see how that goes. I'm a little nervous about how we are going to manage Thanksgiving and our whole little family being in the same room, but I imagine we will manage and adjust. Is she just not adorable? The crazy hair picture is what she woke up like after nap one day!

One small step....

Eleri is starting to take a step! She has started standing on her own and recently, as in the last few days, will take a little step! Eleri also likes to walk around holding onto my fingers Here is a video of it all.

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I aspire

There are a lot of things that I aspire to do...only when inspired!:) Making clips, tutus, digital scrapbooking, photography...the list could go on. One of them is digital scrapbooking. So tonight after I put both girls to bed and was listening to the Amarillo High playoff game, I did some digital scrapbooking!

I LOVE fall!

I absolutely LOVE Fall. I love hearing the leaves as the wind blows them down the sidewalk. I love watching the leaves change and the beautiful oranges, yellows and reds of the leaves. I love wearing jeans and a long sleeve shirt and being comfortable. I love the warm sun. I love indian summers. I love spending time outside. And, I love taking my girls pictures with all of this beauty. I read one time in "The Sin Eater" about how the seasons are yet another picture of Jesus. Winter being Jesus' death and spring being his resurrection. I'm not sure what that makes fall, but I wonder if it is symbolic of the Jesus' earthly ministry and preparation to give us the most beautiful gift Anyone has ever given...the guilt offering to pay for our sins.

Hiatus

Hiatus: def: 1. a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc. 2. a missing part; gap or lacuna:

I've been forced to take a blogging hiatus. We have not had internet for about 2 1/2 weeks and finally got it back on! Yes, it was driving me crazy, but mainly because I had such special events to blog about. A friend suggested maybe Someone was trying to give me a hiatus from internet...maybe so. But having an iPhone doesn't help that one. I just couldn't share sweet videos and pictures of our precious girls. SOOO, check out the several new posts. There are about 9 of them that have been in the works since our internet service stopped. I have a few waiting for videos and then there will be no more back log! Enjoy because I sure enjoy sharing!:)