Christmas lists anyone?

Will anyone be posting their wishes soon? I would like to get things ready as soon as possible, or I'll be forced to take matters into my own hands... LOL :)

I did manage to get a few things from the gift card that I had wanted to do some of our Thanksgiving pies and whatnot. I do have a few things still from Pampered Chef that I would like: stackable cooling rack, food chopper, any stones - particularly loaf, bar pans or deep dish. Ohio State earrings are still on my list - I like both post or dangling style - no big deal. That stuff from the Lakeside collection would work still. Additions to my list - I would like to have some comfortable black shoes. I wear a size 8 wide. I know it's always hard to get shoes, but I figured I'd throw that out there.

If you would like to get something for Emma - she wears a 2T - if you can find the adjustable waist pants, that would be good, since she is so skinny but the length is never long enough in anything less than 2T. She has some boots that still fit I believe, so we're OK there. She likes anything with Cinderella (she's getting some bed sets for Christmas already). She also likes the Lion King, pretty much anything Disney. She also loves Little Einsteins. I was looking at a laptop for her, but Santa decided to get the Step 2 Wagon so Mommy & Daddy would be able to push the little ones in that a lot easier than a stroller!

Riley will be needing some more clothes. He's in 18 months and seems to be slowing down a little bit. 18 months should work for now...summer he will need 24 months I think. He really does need some "everyday' shoes - he wears a size 4. He doesn't have any boots, but he doesn't really have a need to go outside and play in the snow quite yet. He likes Cars - actually he's attached to the boob tube sometimes. I told Santa to stop at Grandma's house if he wants and leave a picnic table. He could use some drums or something to bang on...maybe some trains or something to push around?

Honestly, Eric is in need of jeans. He goes through them very quickly. That's the one thing I can think of that he wants that someone might be able to find. He wears a 38x38 - which is very hard to find!!!! He still would like anything Ohio State. I just saw a Crown Royal commercial on tv - he likes that stuff too. It doesn't really matter either way. He probably thinks he'd rather not have anything, but I wanted to make mention just in case!

Ok, now it's YOUR turn!!!! Get listing!

So cute!

A lot of great pictures, Jenna! That's hilarious that Emma & Riley are the same weight :) (Hopefully the 18 mos. Christmas gifts I bought still fit by then...LOL!) ) Anyhow, I'm sorry to hear that teaching isn't so great for you this year... Before long it'll be Christmas break & you'll get a little time off.

Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving with family/friends. We're supposed to be cooking at my house, but my mom came down with the flu today. So...we'll see...

Happy Thanksgiving!
Love,
Liz

OOOOOhhh Disney!

So last weekend we went to Disney on Ice in Sioux City. Needless to say, the kids loved it! It was great.... take a look....

**HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!**

Oh how this year is flying by! Thank goodness, right? Well, only a few more months to go for me. Unfortunately, things are not going as well at school as I would have thought. I'm beginning to believe I am not cut out for the country atmomsphere at this school - everyone talks about everyone behind their backs and then turns around and acts bureaucratic to your face....or at least somewhat humane. It's rediculous. In other words, this year kinda sucks too....ANYWAY...

Enough with that crap...onto the good stuff...

Halloween was a blast for Riley, Emma, Eric & I. It was great. We went trick-or-treating at the mall and it was nice and warm for the kids - although they were going to be warm anyhow! We took them through the neighborhood and saw some of the people from daycare. I have some pictures to add. Riley started walking on October 15, and I haven't been able to stop him since. He's gotten quite a few teeth and is eating everything in sight. At his 1 year checkup, he was in the 25%ile for height and 50%ile for weight (I think -it may have been 75%ile though) and he weighed 24 lbs. He's proportionate to his body size and everything looks real good the doc said. He's growing like a weed! By the way - Emma is 24lbs too. This was October Nov.3 - You can believe that he's probably gained more weight since then.

More to come....

I will be posting soon, I just wanted to let you know that I will be giving you more updates!