December

Autumn has her own Christmas tree in her room.

We made gingerbread houses!

Thanksgiving.

At the movies, we saw Arthur Christmas.

Jack and Kyle were elk hunting on Thanksgiving, Rachel had to work so we went to the movies. We didn't get any turkey dinner this year maybe for Christmas. Karen went to a friends house and it was me and Autumn. Autumn fell asleep and I did a crossword puzzle. Karen was worried about hurrying home so I wouldn't be alone, but I was enjoying the quiet.

habanero anyone?

Jack took his habanero plant to work and it grew like crazy. He picked about 30 peppers off it and made some hot sauce.

Autumn is three!

I know I'm late with November. But Happy Birthday little three year old Autumn. We had planned on doing a bounce house and pinata for her birthday but all of a sudden she decided she didn't want a party. She insisted that she didn't want one! So the 6 of us just went to Chucky Cheeses and had cake after. She is a funny thing. Keeps us entertained. She had a fortune cookie and I asked her what it said and she 'read' it saying "You break the cookie and take out the paper and don't let the dogs eat the cookie." The real fortune said ' Your sense of humor is a joy to all.' That is the truth, she is a joy to have around. I had thought about naming her after our good friend and neighbor Joyce, would have fit. She has a best fried, the five year old neighbor boy. She is kinda picking up some of his naughty habits but loves to play with him. The other day I had a meeting for work and she was kinda shuffled around the three older kids between work and school someone is always leaving, but I came home and asked her "You had a lot of babysitters today, who was your favorite?" and she said YOU and hugged me. So glad I only work part time. Rachel got her a Sing a ma Jig and Rachel's friend got her a drum set, yeah!

Wow December already!

I didn't realize the whole month of November just passed me by. I didn't even get in the Thanksgiving mood and now Christmas is around the corner. I applied, interviewed and got my old job back. Put in 70 hours the first week! Worked 7 days straight and I'm a part timer, LOL. Sure can use the paycheck with Christmas coming. Kyle went to an agility test with Scottsdale PD and passed. Went to a oral board and passed now he needs to pass the polygraph and background check. I will let you know how it goes.