I keep getting a certain request from some little people I know (not mine) that I need to post more frequently so I will give it my best. I feel like we have gotten into a bit of a routine, not as much new going on so I just have normal life stuff to share, projects and such so I hope that will be sufficient!

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This morning we were running late to ballet and I forgot to brush my teeth.  I know, nastiness.  So I RAN into the house, brushed at warp speed and RAN back to the car. This is the song that was playing on the radio as we raced to ballet, singing along:


November was a busy month full of birthdays and gratitude...

Our first fire of the season.

1. Pumpkin patch   2. Autumn nature walk treasures  3. Tiny pumpkin

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I can't believe Caeden is 10.  He can't believe he scored on so many lego sets this year.  It keeps his hands busy, for that I am grateful.

Maleiah LOVES to help cook.  We made applesauce and apple pie filling with some apples from the co-op.  

When Justin left for Texas the kids slept in our bed with me and it has been a hard habit to break since we moved here.  Maleiah was having a hard time sleeping without someone in her room, once she was asleep we would sneak out and inevitably she would come in our room in the middle of the night.  I started telling her the week of her birthday that since she was going to be 5 (!) she had to sleep on her own.  This was her first night (her birthday)...

And she has been so brave and I now have my evenings back!  It was bittersweet, her growing up and showing me her independence.  However, we still get visitors in the night.  :)

When Fairies Come Alive....

Our miracle fairy turned 5!  

Tulle netting tied with twine and flowers

Cupcake toppers made by my neighbor Christie :)

Fairy Food

Pink marshmallows and green grapes make great fairy wands.

Strawberries dipped in a fairy's favorite food: chocolate!

Banner made by Christie :)

Wings, halo's and wands from Halo Heaven (the most inexpensive costume site I have ever seen!  Amazing!) and tu-tu's made by ME from this tutorial.  :)

We painted fairy houses...ours is in our fairy garden in the backyard awaiting friends.

Maleiah and her friends.  :)

Happy Birthday Maleiah!

She's 3.  

Although she says she is 8.  

And sometimes her name is 7.

She asked for monster cupcakes which seemed appropriate.

And at the end of the night she turned into a princess.

We love you Maleiah Joye...you are a blessing everyday.

Aargh...it's a Birthday!

Caeden had his first "friend" birthday party and it was a Pirate themed party.

A few days later we had his family party on his actual birthday.

Maleiah Joye's First Birthday

Here are some pictures of Maleiah from her birthday at the park...Enjoy!

The one below had to go in just because of the DOUBLE FISTS of cake. :)