When texas calls a snow day

To be fair there was ice on my roses and on Gary's car, but in Texas that is enough to cancel school. We had a great free day. We made whole wheat bread, with every child making a different flavor. Lily's orange zest whole wheat was to die for. 

Then we had an elaborate tea party with "pigs in a blanket" and pomegranate soda, and peppermint tea if course.

Lily and I had a girls afternoon watching Barbie movies and painting our nails. 

Then I ran my long run for the week while Gary made a fire for the boys and Gary and I ended the day with a date to a local frozen yogurt dive. Eventful day.

Ps . I love this boy 

Lily's baptism

My oldest is 8, and is our church that means baptism.

We sent this out to neighbors and friends and coworkers. 

  I was so excited for her.  It was a really special day full of family and friends. Aunt Rachel did her hair. My parents, Gary's parents, my sister Rachel, and my cousin Matt and his family all came down for Miss Lily.  Aunt Rachel, my dad, and Gary's dad all spoke.  Gary was one proud papa.  It ended with lots of food and playtime with cousins.

 This dress I wore when I was eight.

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Happy thanksgiving

This year I am most grateful for my family. Specifically, the 4 that call me mom and the husband that allows me to stay home and raise them. I know being a stay at home mom is a real privilege. I have really enjoyed this holiday week with them. Slow relaxed, and lots of big breakfasts (FYI- during the school week we only eat oatmeal/cold cereal because that is the only way scriptures get read).

Today was great too. I prepped most of the food yesterday, so today was the turkey trot with Lily, and helping kiddos decorate candy turkeys. lily made the cranberry sauce my herself this year. 

I even got in a nap. Dinner was easy to clean up because I prepped yesterday and friends are coming for dessert later, so I actually didn't overstuff myself this year. 

I may have not got my hair done until 5pm, but it was a great day.

She's found a niche.

 

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"Finally cool enough for the park. #ready for fall #beautiful day"

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