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I have lots to say and many pictures to share, so here we go!!


~I don't think I have mentioned to blog world that I have gotten myself a little job. And by little, I mean little!! Our town is trying to start a Habitat for Humanity affiliate and I have become their secretary. I have been working on compiling all the pieces of the application, attending committee meetings, and fun stuff like that. What is so great about it is that I can work from home and get things done during nap time and at night when the kids are asleep. I am working with some really great people and have enjoyed learning more about Habitat. My hope is that once we get an affiliate this might turn into more of a part-time secretary/bookkeeper job for me. We'll see!!

~Kennan's school had a Thanksgiving feast last week and some moms (and dads) came up to help decorate and prepare the food. It was a lot of fun and I think Brayden had fun following Kennan around his classroom. Here are some pictures... Giving a little wink...

Yes, Brayden is trying to get water out of the pretend faucet. Not sure where she learned this one!
Eating pumpkin pie...his favorite part of the meal!

All the little Indians...kids...in his class!

~It is amazing to me how two children that were conceived from the same parents and raised in the exact same way can be so different! Brayden is a little pistol!!! We never had to "babyproof" with Kennan; Brayden has her hands in everything. Kennan loves to read and would sit still from a very young age to hear stories; Brayden could care less. Kennan responds to time outs, "NO!", and distractions; Brayden thinks it is all very funny. I love them both and have been challenged by them both as a parent. I am thankful for their differences and the opportunity to learn about their unique personalities!! (I am especially glad I payed close attention as Kevin and Alisa raised sweet Hannah for the first 3 years of her life...I think we have a Hannah in our house!!)

~Yes, we have become "THAT" family. We have decorated for Christmas already. Growing up we never did it until the weekend after Thanksgiving. But, for us this year it didn't work out that way. We are going to be traveling that weekend and Kenny isn't going to have much time between now and Christmas day since the Advent season has started up. (Did you know this time of year is very busy for a pastor??) We experienced a nice, warmer, not so windy day on Saturday so we took advantage of it and Kenny put up the outside lights. Go ahead, say all of the nasty things you want, but the point is...we are enjoying the lights, smells and sounds of the hoildays in this house! And don't you worry - I will take in all Thanksgiving has to offer! Bring on the turkey and dressing!!

Brayden is confused already...wearing an Indian headress while putting up Christmas decorations!! She loves this thing!

Brayden's contribution to the tree...

Kennan decorating the tree for his room.

Kenny was pretty excited about putting up the lights. Since this is our first real "house" it was a new thing for him. They look great...and it only took 7 strands!! "Helping" daddy with the lights

I love this face!

An impromtu leaf war...Brayden loved it!

~Thanks again for all of your thoughts and prayers about Brayden. We are so thankful that she is healthy and we were able to visit with a doctor who was kind and compassionate. We are going to continue to track her weight and height growth, but are no longer concerned about the more serious issues. Thanks friends!!

~Have a Happy Thanksgiving!! We are going to be with family this week and we are thankful for that. What are you thankful for??