Two families from our ward invited us over for Thanksgiving! We brought a veggie tray and jello salad and all the kids had a blast playing together! We had already bought everything for Thanksgiving dinner so we got to have a second Thanksgiving the next day. It was our first time being in charge of everything (scary) but it turned out great! Of course we did buy a turkey breast instead of a turkey and we bought rolls so we still haven't done it all yet. The girls looked so pretty with their hair all done to go to our friends house and they were so excited!

It looked really cold outside the other day so I pulled out the gloves and hats so I could take the girls outside to ride their bikes. They looked so cute! When we got outside though we realized they were not needed. It's been strange to not even need our winter coats yet and Tim has still been wearing shorts.

The girls were pretending that they were fishing. Creative little cuties!

And then the rainy downpour came and we realized why most houses around here have those little ditch/covert things. We really do have our own little fishing creek!

This is right where the girls had been sitting.

Where's Waldo?

After we unpacked all of our stuff (which finally arrived a month after being here and a day after Tim started work) we realized our kids have way too many toys! We were tempted to wrap some and re-gift them for Christmas since they've been in storage for three months, but I think Gracie would notice - she has an amazing memory.

See if you can find both girls in this picture. Gracie is obvious but I had to laugh when I spotted little Lindsey!

I absolutely love this picture!!! Thank goodness for the big shopping carts at Walmart (other than the germs they collect)! Cute little grinny Choop!!!

Most mornings the kids are raring to go and I just want to stay in bed so I decided to put them all in bed with me and turn on some cartoons. It didn't last long but they sure are cute.

Having Fun

The girls have discovered a great new hiding place! I love how in the video all you see are Lindsey's little fingers peeking out at the top of the cupboard door. I don't know how they didn't get pinched. I love how easily entertained kids are!

Improve

LDS General Conference

"It is in the home that our behavior is most significant. It is the place where our actions have the greatest impact, for good or ill. Sometimes we are so much “at home” that we no longer guard our words. We forget simple civility. If we are not on guard, we can fall into the habit of criticizing one another, losing our tempers, or behaving selfishly. Because they love us, our spouses and children may be quick to forgive, but they often carry away in silence unseen injuries and unspoken heartache." --Wayne S. Peterson

Thomas S. Monson

"To you who are parents, I say, show love to your children. You know you love them, but make certain they know it as well. They are so precious. Let them know. Call upon our Heavenly Father for help as you care for their needs each day and as you deal with the challenges which inevitably come with parenthood. You need more than your own wisdom in rearing them."

These two quotes really hit me when I read them and they made me realize that I NEED TO IMPROVE. I love my husband and babies so much and I hope they know it and can have patience with my weaknesses!

p.s. I found these quotes on Tim's facebook so if you have facebook you should look up Thomas S. Monson and LDS General Conference and you can see even more great quotes.