Jack saying a big "CHEESE!"
Amelia & Daddy
Me & Ellie
Me & BubFriday, December 26
Christmas Eve
Jack saying a big "CHEESE!"Amelia & DaddyMe & EllieMe & Bub
Monday, December 22
Merry Christmas
Christmas letters are going in the mail today. Of course, not all of you will get one - I do want to keep some sanity, and a budget! But here is our Christmas picture. We are all wearing our Huxley Heroes t-shirts. Ours say, "Be a local Hero" on the back. The kids say, "Future Hero." My sister-in-law, Abbi snapped this photo and did it all up nice for us. I think this was the first photo she snapped. We took about another 20 others, but none really turned out any better. It's hard to get 3 kids to sit still and smile long enough!
Merry Christmas to all of you. Have a great week ... it'll be fun to share all the excitement next week when we return.
Love & blessings, Deanna
Jack's Room
Room logistics at 703 Parkridge Ave:
Jack doesn't really have a room. He sleeps on the top bunk in Ellie's room, his clothes are in the closet in Amelia's room, and his toys are in the basement. With #4 coming, his clothes will move over to Ellie's room - but since it is a pink & purple striped room - he can't really claim it to be his!
The other day, Ellie went in her room to play Barbies with Amelia. Jack followed. She said, "I don't want Jack in my room." Jack responded, "Do you see that bed up there? That's where I sleep!" And kindly walked away. Ellie couldn't really argue with that. Billy said, between laughing his butt off, "He's right! I've got your back, buddy." Jack said, "Thank you." And then went in the living room to play pirates by himself.
It was classic. I think it's one of those moments that I will never forget.
Jack doesn't really have a room. He sleeps on the top bunk in Ellie's room, his clothes are in the closet in Amelia's room, and his toys are in the basement. With #4 coming, his clothes will move over to Ellie's room - but since it is a pink & purple striped room - he can't really claim it to be his!
The other day, Ellie went in her room to play Barbies with Amelia. Jack followed. She said, "I don't want Jack in my room." Jack responded, "Do you see that bed up there? That's where I sleep!" And kindly walked away. Ellie couldn't really argue with that. Billy said, between laughing his butt off, "He's right! I've got your back, buddy." Jack said, "Thank you." And then went in the living room to play pirates by himself.
It was classic. I think it's one of those moments that I will never forget.
Tuesday, December 2
Picture Time
We hit a couple of milestone this month. Ellie turned 6 & Amelia 18 months. So off to Belle Plaine to have Aunt Abbi take some professional photos. We don't have any problem getting Ellie to smile - it's getting them to be real, genuine smiles with twinkles in her eyes. Most of them were the fake, plastered smile. I'm anxious to see how many good ones we actually get where her personality shines thru! Here are a couple of samples that Abbi emailed me.
Amelia - of course at 18 months - would not sit or stand long enough to get many photos. Abbi finally suggested that we put her atop a ladder, so that she didn't have a choice but to stand still. So I think we got some good ones in that sitting.
Lastly, was me -- baby belly photos. Abbi started her photography studio this summer, and is doing an amazing job! Her business is really thriving in Belle Plaine - and to help build her portfolio we did some more maternity photos. It was fun to do it again - and to have these as memories for this little girl some day to look back at. And for those of you who haven't seen me lately - a look at the belly I'm sporting these days. But, since this is the 4th time around, I think most people are used to seeing me like this!
To see all of Abbi's photos - and the rest of ours when they are posted - check out her website at http://yourmemoriesbyabbi.smugmug.com. You'll also see Jacoby, my new little Godchild's photos on there. He's so cute.
Amelia - of course at 18 months - would not sit or stand long enough to get many photos. Abbi finally suggested that we put her atop a ladder, so that she didn't have a choice but to stand still. So I think we got some good ones in that sitting.
Lastly, was me -- baby belly photos. Abbi started her photography studio this summer, and is doing an amazing job! Her business is really thriving in Belle Plaine - and to help build her portfolio we did some more maternity photos. It was fun to do it again - and to have these as memories for this little girl some day to look back at. And for those of you who haven't seen me lately - a look at the belly I'm sporting these days. But, since this is the 4th time around, I think most people are used to seeing me like this!
To see all of Abbi's photos - and the rest of ours when they are posted - check out her website at http://yourmemoriesbyabbi.smugmug.com. You'll also see Jacoby, my new little Godchild's photos on there. He's so cute.
First Snow
We had our first measurable snow the weekend before Thanksgiving. Amelia loves being outside - and the cold temperature hasn't changed that. Billy & I had such a laugh getting her bundled up in the snow pants and big, puffy coat. You just can't help but think of The Christmas Story. She stayed out longer than the other two kids.
Ellie is always the first to come in. She'd much rather be inside - she's her mother's daughter. Doesn't like the too hot - or the too cold. But does anyone really? And actually thinking back, the only way we were able to get her outside was because Lauren, our neighbor girl, asked her to come out.
Here are some photos that Billy captured of the adventure. You can click the pictures to view them larger (which is a must if you want to get a look at the snotty noses!) Jack looks like he has a bloody nose -- but I think it was food or something b/c I don't remember there being a scratch or scab the next day.
Puffy Coat
Trying to walk in puffy clothes!
Yummo -- snow pie!
What's the word?
Lauren & Ellie. Not sure where the hill is girls?!
Ellie is always the first to come in. She'd much rather be inside - she's her mother's daughter. Doesn't like the too hot - or the too cold. But does anyone really? And actually thinking back, the only way we were able to get her outside was because Lauren, our neighbor girl, asked her to come out.
Here are some photos that Billy captured of the adventure. You can click the pictures to view them larger (which is a must if you want to get a look at the snotty noses!) Jack looks like he has a bloody nose -- but I think it was food or something b/c I don't remember there being a scratch or scab the next day.
Puffy Coat
Trying to walk in puffy clothes!
Yummo -- snow pie!
What's the word?
Lauren & Ellie. Not sure where the hill is girls?!
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