New hairdo's

So, you can't tell as much with Mia's hair, but both her and her sister got hair cuts on Saturday. They were very needed since Madi got ahold of a scissors while I was gone for the night on Friday and decided to play hair dresser on herself and her sister. Dad made her call and tell me about it and tell me she was sorry. Mia just got some cut off the back and they did their best to blend in the chops without taking off too much hair. As for Madi, she did a good job getting it the way she wanted it. It was very hard to be mad at her when her reason for cutting it was because she wanted hair like Mommy's. How can you stay angry when they say something like that. I did tell her that next time she makes that kind of decision, just to let me know and we will take care of it the right way from the start! Here is the new do for her..............

It actually turned out really cute and I really like the way it looks on her. Doesn't mean I have to be totally happy with what she did, but at least she doesn't look like a boy or anything. She seems to enjoy it, so whatever. It is only hair and it will grow back if she wants it long again.

The Christmas tree is bought and up, but we ran out of time and didn't get a chance to decorate it. So, as soon as I get the pics on the computer, you will all be able to see the tree Adam picked this year! So, until next time.....................................................

Just an update.....

Hello to all! Hope all is well with you all and you are getting into the Christmas spirit. Last year was an off year for me, but I am definately feeling it this year. It is also the time of year to reflect back and think about all we are thankful in life. We have much to be thankful for in our home. We are very blessed and know it.

This morning, I went to get Mia out of bed and we came down and were cuddling on the loveseat. Megan and Madi were soon to join us and just out of the blue, Madi looked at me and said, "Mom, and I thankful for you and Dad, Megan and Mia. I am thankful for my family and thankful for God.". When my kids say stuff like that, it brings tears to my eyes. It makes me know that I have done something right raising them. I love that fact that they are comfortable to go up to anybody and tell them that they are special because God loves them!

Megan and Madi just finished up swim lessons. Boy did we come a long way from the first week! Megan is going under the water. Not very often, but she is doing it and that is all that matters to me. She is not a big fan of water in her face. If she is never one to swim under the water, I am okay with that. I just want her to be comfortable enough to swim in the water and know how to save herself. Madi has been going under for a couple of weeks now. They are both amazing me. I would love to get Mia in something, but it just didn't work this fall with football and all. Hopefully this spring we can get her into something. The teacher is amazing! They both really enjoyed it.

Megan is also still enjoying kindergarten. She is tired when the day comes to an end, but she has so much fun when she is there. Madi and Mia love music class. I think Mia would go everyday if she could. Madi is also loving preschool. She is a stubborn little girl and always says she doesn't want to go, but she is full of it and we know it.

Football has come to a close for the season. It was a tough season to close. Adam has made a great relationship with a lot of the sophomores and is thankful that a hand full of them come up to the house every Thursday night for Bible study. It is such a joy to have them up here!

We had visitors this weekend. Abby and Parker came and stayed Saturday night. It was a great time and all the kids had a blast together. We stayed up way too late playing dominos, but it was a good time!

Take care everybody and God Bless!!

Sad Day.......

Well, the season is officially over for the CLC Raiders. They lost today 27-26. It was sad news to hear. We are very proud of the team! They had a wonderful season and accomplished things that no other Raider team has ever done. They beat Rochester as mentioned in an earlier post. That was the first time in school history. Also a first for some of the coaches who played them back when they were on the team. As, depressing as it is, it will be nice to have my husband around in the evenings more. It has been tough on the girls to have him gone so much, especially Megan who really only saw him for about 1/2 hour in the morning and evening.

I have gotten the privilege of getting to know a few of the players better this year. I look forward to Thursday nights for the rest of the school year when they join us for a home cooked meal and Bible Study. They are a great group of men and I will miss the sophmores after the school year is over, but look forward to the freshmen coming back next year and bringing new players along with them. It has been a tremendous blessing to have them around. The girls really enjoy it!

We did have a nice visit with the Medeck's this morning. Alison, Jackson and Lexi came over to visit and have lunch while the dads were at the game. It was nice to spend time with them away from the football field and look forward to having more visits from them. It is tough to get together during football, but the winter months are upon us soon and we will all have cabin fever and be ready to talk to someone other than the people that live in our homes with us.

So, to end this, Congrats to all of you Raider football players. You had one heck of a season and for you freshmen, now you know what you have to do next year!! It is always bittersweet when the season comes to an end when you are a 'coaches wife', but I will miss the home games on Saturdays! God Bless all of you!

Halloween

Megan had a parade at school yesterday. It was fun to see the kids all dressed up and having fun. As you can see, she was Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz.

Here she is again with Sleeping Beauty! Didn't know we knew so many fun people did ya??

Snow White should have been Grumpy instead when we were first getting ready. I am not sure how to turn the picture, Sorry!!

We went to the Americinn in Pequot Lakes first for trick-or-treating. They do a really good job. Businesses decorate some of the rooms and you go through and get a treat at each one. The girls really enjoyed it. Then it was off to Kurt and Kelly's. We stayed and visited for awhile. After that we made our way back to our neighborhood and stopped at a couple of houses. We were home before 7:00, which was fine with me. I was exhausted.

Adam had to miss all the action due to the football team staying the night in Ely last night before the big game today. GO RAIDERS!!!