Snuggled in
The girls were using the laundry basket as a boat today, complete with a fresh-from-the-dryer blanket.
All Saints Party
We opted to try something different on October 31st this year. Our new parish holds an All Saints party with a hot dog dinner, games for the kids, entertainment (this year it was a juggler) and the option to also bring home candy. With temperatures dipping low, the added bonus of the event being indoors was great. We had two shepherds, St. Gianna (a doctor) and a monkey from Noah’s ark. The kids had a lot of fun and Shecklet #3 was also an assistant for one of the juggler’s tricks.
Little Packer
My sweet friend, Jess, watched my girls this morning while I had two cavities filled. She texted me this photo of them playing outside. When I sent it along to Jake, he questioned the color of the helmet that Shecklet #4 was wearing, saying the colors were not correct. 🙂
Twelve
12 years
To celebrate, we went to the Gopher homecoming game.
In all of the years we were at the U, the Gophers never won a homecoming game. This year, our anniversary present ended up being a big, exciting WIN!
Photo booth props
Aunt Larissa came over bright and early to watch the Shecklets so Jake and I could go to the Gopher’s homecoming game today. From the looks of it, I’m pretty sure the kids had a good time.
Outside with Grandma
Grandma Patti came to help us with the kids today so Jake and I could attend conferences at the boys’ school and run a couple of other errands sans the Shecklets. They played outside for most of the morning and she captured these two great shots:
This is why I need coffee
My morning routine consists of making a cup of coffee using my Keurig. This morning I placed the coconut mocha pod in the Keurig, pushed brew, and went to the laundry room to start a load of wash. When I returned, I couldn’t find my coffee cup. I smelled the coconut aroma, but my mug was nowhere to be found. I looked around the kitchen, thinking I had moved it somewhere.
Nope.
The whole 12 ounces brewed into the collection base of the Keurig.
On the up side, at least I didn’t have to clean up hot coffee from the surrounding countertop and floor.
Birthday celebration – part 2
Shecklet #3’s birthday party took place a few days after her “official” birthday. She requested a tornado cake and wanted to go bowling (like her older brothers had done.) She had also been asking for a Barbie house for quite some time. Jake and I talked and thought it would be a fun surprise to pass along the house that my parents gave to me when I was a little girl – complete with furniture & accessories. (My were kind enough to dig it out, dust it off and decorate it for the big surprise.) The look on her face when we presented her with the house was absolutely priceless. She gave me a huge hug, which was the sweetest response I could have asked for. It brought a smile to not only me, but my parents as well. I am sure she has hours of make-believe play time in store!
Birthday #4 for Shecklet #3
Dear Miss Shecklet #3,
I can hardly believe I am writing about your 4th birthday! It seems like yesterday that we were stopping at Cub Foods on our way home from the hospital to pick up a “BIRTHday” cake to share with your brothers.
You are growing up to be quite the preschooler – smart, funny, adventurous, friendly & loving. We couldn’t ask for a spunkier, move vibrant 4 year old daughter than you!
You love to ride your balance bike, help in the kitchen, wash dishes, play at the park. You love horses, dresses, singing, dancing and currently, all things Frozen.
Your brothers and sister all enjoy playing with you and we definitely miss your presence when you’re away at preschool. But you are learning so much and love the time you get to spend with Miss Mary Ann and your classmates.
Your dad and I hope you continue to be the confident, strong, welcoming girl that you are and that your love of Jesus grows more every day.
XOXO,
Momma
Here are your responses to our annual list of birthday questions:
- What is your favorite color? Purple
- What is your favorite toy? Barbies
- What is your favorite fruit? Bananas
- What is your favorite TV show? Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood (on PBS Kids)
- What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? wraps
- What is your favorite outfit? dresses
- What is your favorite game? Hi Ho Cherry-O
- What is your favorite snack? fruit snacks
- What is your favorite animal? elephants – “Just like yours!” (said to Mom)
- What is your favorite song? “I lost my keys” (This is the stuff by Francesca Battistelli) – for the 2nd year in a row
- What is your favorite book? Curious George
- Who is your best friend? Stasi & Lexi
- What is your favorite cereal? Kix
- What is your favorite thing to do outside? “Ride my balance bike.”
- What is your favorite drink? juice
- What is your favorite holiday? “Halloween, because it’s after my birthday.”
- What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Ada (your pink build-a-bear)
- What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? cereal
- What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Mac-n-cheese & broccoli
- What do you want to be when you grow up? singer
- What is your favorite movie? Frozen – because of Elsa & Anna
Spring in her step
Sheckelt #4 is all about shoes. She absolutely LOVES shoes.
Today, she selected rain boots as her footwear of choice. I love the expression on her face as she waltzed toward me…it captures her personality to a “T.”
