Happy 80th

 

If I had one wish today, it would be that we had you here to celebrate your day. Just one more day here. Wish us. It doesn't sound like too much to ask. I miss you today. A lot. 

Roobs and her boots.

Ruby loves her boots. She is also into wearing tights right now. She gets this from her big sis, of course. On Monday, she wore her boots. When I asked where she got them...

"from Great Gramma. I feel like her today, too."
-Ruby


Of course hearing her say this, I had to walk away for a minute to wipe away my tears. If you have a minute, please say an extra prayer for my Grandma.

Christmas Wreaths

My mom & I spent the day crafting yesterday, which was a ton of fun. The other day, I asked her to go shopping, she said she was going to look for a holiday wreath. I told her we should just make one. Reyna was at school, Ruby was suuuper low key. I love having my mom off for the Winter. The top two pictures are my mom's wreath and the bottom two are my wreath. I am still planning on making one more for a gift. We referred to this tutorial to make our flowers.


Of course Ruby enjoyed having my mom over, as well. In between crafting, we played Elefun, had a Taylor Swift dance party, ate lasagna leftovers and enjoyed hot coffee and tea. It was a lovely afternoon, I tell ya. One of the perks for me, was not having to take Roobs with me to pick up Reyna OR taking her with me to gymnastics. I dont' know who loved it more me or Ruby.

 

 

Day #14

Today I am thankful for the sun that is shining and hearing, "I love you's" all day from Roobs.

Let's Get Together

 

Well, you know us Feister's roll....any excuse for a get together, right? Aunt Diane drove to J-town for a visit and well, we had a cookout/partay! {Aunt Sherry Lynn was missing....:((( She was out of town for a wedding.}

 

So, there was a TON of kiddos. And they ALL wanted to play with Kaitlin.

 

My mom asked Bobby (in a serious way) to take a lot of pictures. My brother and his sense of humor....he took pictures of EVERYTHING. I really do love his sense of humor.

 

I am soooo soooo glad we were able to pile all the great grand babies on the couch with my Grandma. I look at these pictures and I am so glad to have them. The pictures and the good memories of this day. After the littles, it was the big kids' turn. After that, her kids turn and that is where I am sad to see Aunt Sherry isn't there. I am still thinking of photoshopping her in though.

 

Day #6

Today I am thankful for the right to vote. I must admit, I am also thankful for this yummy omlette that hubs made me, as well. :)

 

 



Halloween + NaBloPoMo FAIL

Halloween was SO MUCH FUN this year. Seriously, the best yet. My mom, Jade, me & Roobs went to Reyna's party which was so cute. It was neat to watch her interact with her friends.

We came home the girls were SO hyped up. While they bounced off the walls and played with my mom, I made some jalapeno cornbread muffins to go with the crockpot chili. Bobby & Kaitlin, Jade's parents and his sis & hubs were coming over. Uncle Brad also came over to see the girls.

We made plans to go to an indoor trunk or treat, but ended up doing the good ol' classic outdoor trick or treating, which for several reasons I am glad we did. I heard by several, the indoor trunk or treat/carnival did not do a great job replacing house to house trick or trick treating for the older kids AND we had friends there and their kiddos were wanting to go house to house when they were done with the indoor activites. PLUS, I don't think it would have felt like Halloween going to something indoors, BUT that is my opinion. That is why we have gloves, hats and nice warm boots. {These are the boots Jade just ordered for me. All I needed was new rain boots. He upgraded me a little.} So, while Linsie & Peggy passed out candy at our house, the girls, Kaitlin & Bobby, Jade and his dad all walked the hood. It was chilly, but it was so fun. The girls had a ball.

So, now that I have already FAILED at posting everyday....opps! Onto Day # 3 of Thankful.
Today, I am thankful for Jade. He is my rock, my best friend. I love that he is such a good hands on dad, a good provider and a hard worker. 

Welcome, Landon

Meet Landon. The sweetest little man I have EVER met. I am so, so happy for my cousin and Travis. They are going to be outstanding parents.

Ruby's party.

We had a family party for Ruby the weekend prior to her birthday. It went so well. Of course I was ready to have a panic attach 30 minutes before the party due to the fact I decided to make the cake & the cupcakes. The chocolate for the cupcakes could not be made ahead of time and everything was fine, I was just being crazy. I get like that everytime I host something. BUT, it was the first time I put my cake & cupcake skills to the test and they had to be perfect, ya know?! haha!

Roobs had so much fun. She is so funny though. She doesn't over exert herself. At one point, she was a little sleepy and while all the other kids were running around, she was laying on the couch, sucking her thumb with her bebe's in hand.

She received so many nice gifts from everyone. Whenever someone asked her what she wanted for her birthday, she said "Stompeez & cake." Of course, we had to get her stompeez. They get horrible reviews, but whatever. She wanted them and she loves them. What else did she open? Melissa & Doug playfood, a FAO Swartz music box, suitcase, cowgirl boots, money, art supplies, a Leapster explorer and several other things, but those are the things that I can think of.

I did take a little bit of video at the party, but the pictures that I posted are not the greatest. I didn't take that many. I ate cake with my girl, played, visited, ate chicken tacos and had a really good time celebrating Ruby turning three. I did not want to spend the day running around with my face behind a camera. And you know what? It felt pretty darn good.