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Time flies!



Yep. Holding hands. Words cannot express the love in my heart!

This girl is such a clown! She's got personality like no other :)


Wow, we are almost into November and I am becoming more and more deliquent in keeping this blog updated. Chris left on Saturday for a 5 week class in Mississippi, so it is just the girls and I. I am well versed in the sometimes single momma thing, but I also started taking classes for my Autism Specialist certification, which means another ball has been thrown in the air in addition to the other four I am left to juggle. Oiy. It has been interesting. Thankfully, the girls have been very understanding and allow me a little time each night to read and respond to the required posts. I have also discovered the convenience of a book light as I try to turn the pages of my  text ever so quietly so as not to disturb our little sleeping cherubs. (One of the perks for them of Daddy being gone is I let them sleep in my bed! They love it, I love having them near me, and it makes all of our lives a wee bit easier.) Now I simply need to negotiate some time to complete the 4 other papers I need to write. Ahhh! Anyway, time is passing quickly. Claire has a birthday party for her friend, Madison this weekend. Halloween follows. I can't wait to show you pics of my kiddos in their COORDINATING costumes. I really wonder how much longer they will tolerate my creativity??! My sister Jessica is announcing the gender of her baby on the 1st of November, which we are ALL so excited about! This baby has been an enormous blessing on an ever long journey for them (and us all) so we are thanking the Lord above for each day. Can't wait for another niece or nephew to spoil and of course a cousin to play with. We are so blessed with such an awesome family. Love them! We are also having pictures taken next weekend. The following weekend is a super long one and the weekend after that is when both Daddy and MY MOM arrive! I am so excited to have my Mom join us for a few weeks. I miss my family so, so, so much. The girls and I have been talking about her visit for sometime already, so hopefully time continues to fly. I still haven't planned out every detail of her visit, but we are going to China for Thanksgiving. The trip is booked and paid! Claire's friend, Madison and her family will be going with us as well and some others from the base. I am so excited. I am not a huge lover of pearls, but I think I'll be picking myself up some pearls (just because I can) and other treasures too. Of course, I'll be checking out that Great Wall too. So excited.
I guess that gives you the gist of what is to come in the weeks ahead. Now for some lovin on my kiddos. Check them out. So darn cute. My sister Lisa bought Mya this outfit as part of her birthday present and I came across one in Claire's size, so I swept it up. Check out my Halloween/fall decor behind. So cute. My Mom sent that Halloween tree last week. Mya loves her little job of turning on the pumpkin and "Christmas tree" (as they lovingly refer to it) each day.  Cute. Cute. Cute.
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Anonymous said…
Hello,
Did you find outfits for the pics? Im packing for AZ and wishing you and Lisa could join us! We are so hoping your next base is in the USA. We miss you way too much there and the time difference is ridiculous! Anyway, only 12 more days and the suspense is killing me!

Love ya, J
October 21, 2011 at 6:27 AM
Kara said…
I did find outfits. Hopefully they arrive in time. I have been looking for some super cute boots that I can wear over my jeans for me, but no such luck yet. THat may be this weekend's task :) I do miss shopping in actual stores. I wish I were going to AZ too. So much fun. Have a great time. We are dying to know as well. I've been checking out some super cute girlie stuff, so I am keeping my fingers crossed ;) We could have five girls dressed alike! How adorable would that be ;)
Better run. TOday is Friday then two stay home days!
October 21, 2011 at 6:39 AM
Erin said…
I love the new blog design and am glad to hear more about the girls. Its amazing how much they have grown since you have been gone - Mya's scrunch nose is adorable!!!!
October 23, 2011 at 11:28 AM
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