LiPsTicK JuNgLE

"It's all about the lips, mom", says Kelsey. For the last few months, Kelsey has REALLY been into lipstick. Her friend Ashlynd has been giving her lipstick for birthdays and Christmas for the last few years. Needless to say, she loves it! She's got quite the assortment, and I've even borrowed some. The sad thing is, it's hard to get too upset with her, because she puts it on REALLY well! I'm sure her teachers at primary and school really wonder about my parenting, but I figure if that's all she wants, and not the mascara, eye liner, etc., (and as long as she shares), bring on the lipstick!

We are ThaNkFuL for...

Steve and I are most grateful for the two little girls that keep us very busy! From homework, piano, and dance, to more homework, violin and softball. Somewhere in the middle of all that, we are also grateful for their achievements, nighttime prayers together, all the hugs and kisses, and even some of the tears. They bring so much joy and love to our lives, we can't imagine it any other way.

We are thankful for our pets, but this one just seems to get more attention than all the others.

This year, we were fortunate enough to have 2 Thanksgiving dinners. One at Steve's dad's, and one at our house. We are so thankful for all of our family and the love and support they give us.
In honor of Thanksgiving, (a late thought), I asked the girls to name 5 things that they were most grateful for. Aly's list went like this:

1. my family

2. my home

3. my friends

4. my cell phone

5. steak - Mmm

When I asked Kelsey, she told me she'd think about it, and get back to me. About half an hour later, she brings me this list that is over 3 feet long! Her top 10 (out of 81) went like this:

1. family

2. temples

3. friends

4. world

5. food

6. Primary Childrens Hospital

7. Jesus Christ

8. to be free

9. violin

10. school

Kelsey loves to rake up the leaves (another thing we are grateful for!).
Happy Birthday dinner!

For Steve's nieces' birthday (October), we went to the Blue Iguana for dinner. I love Mexican food! Most of their sauces have a chocolate base in them... sounds strange, but it's SO yummy! We hope you had a happy birthday Amanda - thanks for inviting us!