Kids

Well, Miss Ally finally started dance class at Acros. She was SOOOOOO cute! Although, she was the only one without tights, ballet shoes and even leg warmers!! I thought I'd be in there with her but all the parents went out to watch through the window so I left her in there. I wanted to cry but she was smiling so much and waving. She tried so hard and did exactly what the teacher told her to do. About half way through, they put on these pink fluffy tutus and she was so proud. She tip-toed around and loved it!! I can't wait to take her back!

The last 2 times I've picked up Jack, he's wanted to bring Nico Brougham home with us. I finally told him that I would call his Mom. So, yesterday, I called his Mom and asked her if Nico could come home with us next Monday. Jack is so excited!!

Abby isn't doing much. She's as quiet as a mouse and loves to unfold and organize the washclothes and PJ's on the changing table. She's also facinated with all their ponytail holders.

Thursday is Thanksgiving and we're going to the circus on Sunday. Jack is also exciting about decorating for Christmas. Should be a fun weekend!!

Missy

While Jeff was gone to the Colts game (he'll write later), Jack went to Grant McAtee's house and went golfing and Kyla came to watch the girls. Nothing much to report but it was the first time we've ever used a teenage babysitter!

Today is my 35th birthday and I think this one is harder than turning 30. Life is just flying by too fast...

Camping is over too!

Finally done camping this year...we went to Scales for Halloween weekend and it was pretty cold...not as cold as Lake Rudolph was last year but still a little too cold for me! The kids had a great time. Now, we have a list of things to do like clean out the camper, clean up the camper and winterize it. Jeff is also taking it to get a hitch put on the back for transporting the scooter and bikes. It was definitely a better summer with the new camper!

Now that the trees are down, the fence guy is coming Saturday to estimate a new fence.

Mom and Lori and I are going to lunch and to get her registered on Sunday. Jeff is going to be gone to the Colts/Patriots game with his brother and Mom (he'll write more about that later!) so Jack is going to go to Grant McAtee's house to play golf, etc and Kyla Butts is going to come over and watch the girls for the first time.

The kids loved Halloween. Jack was an Army Man and the girls were Colt's cheerleaders. They all looked so cute! Both girls are candy freaks but Abby won't stop saying 'Un canny"!!

Both girls are talking ALOT!

Jack is still in love with Avery!

I'm working a ton of hours so gotta go!

Soccer's over!

Last Saturday was Jeff and Jack's last soccer game. It was cold! Jack didn't score any goals but had a GREAT block in front of the other team's goal. After the game, the league had a trophy ceremony. It was quick but very nice. Jeff did a great job handing out the trophies to his Purple Team. The trophies were nice and big and the kids loved them! After the game (and after we got home from camping!), Jeff got a very nice email from Anna's Mom...

"Kyle and I just wanted you to know that Anna had a great time learning and> playing soccer. She has had fun and is excited about playing again next year! She can't stop talking about her trophy! Thanks again for your dedication. Dottie and Kyle Merris. PS good luck next year."

Jeff did do a great job!!