Thanksgiving with the Blackhursts

My father-in-law just sent me the Thanksgiving pictures so I can now share them with you!
Just a few pictures of our fun time together!

My girls & I made these little turkey place cards, cute huh?
Our place setting...
Even the fruit is pretty! :)
Got to have some apple pie...picture before it was baked.
I'm a pie maker but I hate posing for pictures so enjoy this one all you picture takers!

Where have I been?

In bed! We are sick...thus the lack of postings. My girls came down with the yuckies on Thanksgiving & I soon followed on Friday. I hope to have some pictures up later today- but you know how it goes having a house full of sick people & one very tired Daddy! So anyways- stay tuned!
Hope everyone's Thanksgiving was lovely!
Linz

Why I was running late Sunday morning...

Need I say more?

Random Politeness

Late this afternoon we went to HEB to pick up some groceries for next week. It was crowded not only with shoppers, but with tables of products to sample, stockers re-stocking the shelves, musicians (including a very loud bagpipe player) and employees playing Guitar Hero 3, which, oddly enough, seemed to be okay to the manager that walked right by them; maybe they were assigned to play in order to "advertise" the game?

We finally got a break in the middle of the store where there were fewer people. Unfortunately, we got blocked entering one aisle because of a pillar and a lady. I said, "excuse us" and she moved just enough, without saying a word, for us to get the cart through. Just before we finished passing her, Ava then said, "excuse us" and the lady went berserk! She said, "of course you may be excused! You are adorable children!" I was surprised and pleased with Ava's politeness, especially when she thanked the lady for her compliment, all on her own. That made it a good Saturday shopping experience, except for the fact that apparently I'm not adorable enough to be excused.

Bunny Update!

Last weekend I decided to mow down the overgrown square of a jungle in our back yard. We felt bad, though, because after I finished working, one of the parents came into the yard and went over to the recently destroyed nursery. We haven't seen any sign of the bunnies. Fortunately, I found the family had moved into the bushes on the side of our house next to the drive way.

This morning we finally had a glimpse of one of the babies! It came up to the window and looked at the girls for a good while. We waited to see how Toby would react, but he still doesn't seem to mind sharing the yard with them.


Since Lindsey is gone to her retreat for the weekend, it's just the girls and their daddy. Tonight we had movie night. Lindsey bought them a new game (Ants in the Pants, already missing a couple of the ants, which really look like grasshoppers) and a movie (Spirit) which they loved! Except for the part when the girl horse got hurt... Ava nearly cried. Sydnee was especially proud to be the one to hold the popcorn for all of us.

(Here is one of the pictures Ava took before I discovered her with the camera).

Retreat

I'm looking forward to taking off Friday to spend 2 days with my girls! Hopefully, they will both be days Sydnee will want to be.

Was it really that long ago?

So Saturday Todd & I spent the morning doing our famous "Saturday Morning Chores". One of my projects was to organize the girls clothes- meaning to get out the Fall/Winter wear & put up the summer duds (even though it's still warm outside!) It was totally a melancholy moment for me! I was putting away sweet little outfits that both of my girls had worn and it was a little sad! I'm not donating them or anything, I just boxed it up- so I'm not saying goodbye forever (although who knows if we'll have another little lady join the ranks- no I'm not pregnant- just clarifying). It just made me reflect on how fast they are going & how much I love them. Parenting is so challenging, and rewarding- emotionally, physically, spiritually...but it is 100% worth it! I love them fiercely. It really doesn't seem like that long ago...

Sydnee:Ava:

Halloween & My birthday requests

Well my wildest Halloween dreams came true- no I was bitten by a gorgeous vampire! We have over 45 trick-or-treaters!!!! YEAH! I know this b/c we have 45 whole candy bars/M&Ms and they were gone quickly. So fun! I love it! The girls also went trick-or-treating & had such a nice time- the Prices gave them stuffed animals that make funny noises...those Prices, they spoil us so!

And since my birthday is a little over a month away, I thought I would put a request out there- we are hoping to have a murder mystery party to celebrate. I haven't planned my own party since I was like 8 so this is fun! Anyhow, if you think you could come, will you let me know- it would be early December- maybe a Friday night...the more the merrier, but you'd have to commit b/c we'll do it full-out with characters and everything!

Hope everyone has had a good day, I know it's been a very busy week for most of you. I'm excited to hear about all of your adventures!

And my scrappin' sisters- 8 days!!!

Love to you all!
Linz