Let it Snow!

On Saturday, we went to Christ Hospital for a tour of the maternity ward and a sibling class for Natalie. Unfortunately, it was the same day that we had our first actual snow fall that stuck. It took us an hour(normal 25 min) to drop Brayden off at a the Nelson's and then get to the hospital!! And on the way we passed a few accidents too!!

It was definitely worth the trip because Natalie loved her class! She learned how to help take care of the baby and received a cute Big Sister shirt. Jeremy even had some hands on experience while helping Natalie swaddle a baby.

After we came home, Natalie told me that she would take care of Brayden since she learned how too. I explained that she learned how to help take care of the baby and not Brayden. She replied "okay Mommy, I'll take care of the baby and you can take care of Brayden." I love the way her little mind works!

Another example of Natalie's deep thinking: she told me that she was "reusing" the milk carton ring as a collar for her Okapi. She even used some sticky tac that she had in her room to secure it. I think the future will be taken care of; Especially if other kids react the same way to cartoons that talk about recycling!!

Last night for FHE we took our friends the Pews to the Zoo for the Festival of Lights. We also met a few other families there. It was a lot of fun. They had Mrs. Clause reading stories and taking pictures, cute baby animals, beautiful lights, a large nativity, some reindeer, and Santa listening to christmas wishes and giving candy canes. The weather was just right, and the night as a whole was a perfect way to spend time with friends during the holidays.

The Pews are hiding in the back of the group!

Kids with Mrs. Clause


Natalie with Santa. Thankfully still asking for her trampoline and scooter(which have been taken care of by her Grandparents).


Brayden didn't ask for anything, but he loved the candy cane Santa gave him!

Kids in a sleigh

Kylie, Aubrey, and Natalie

The girls had fun playing together

They also enjoyed the Carousel

Holiday Season is HERE!!

We had our first snow flurry Noveber 15th. The weather has been cold, but we have had no real snow fall yet. I can't believe that Christmas is just around the corner!

I already attended our Holiday Bunco party, and tonight was my Book Club Holiday Book Exchange. Both scheduled while Jeremy was in CA. Luckily my friend Jennifer's Husband willingly watch Natalie and Brayden on Saturday so I could go to Bunco, and my friend Heather watched them tonight!!

That brings me to what I am thankful for this Holiday season: Friends!!

With living far from family, I am very thankful that we have such great friends that are willing to help us out when needed. Especially since we are close to adding a new addition to the family...it is nice to know that we have friends that will let us call on a seconds notice to drop off the kids before we head to the Hospital!

Special thanks to Nate Nelson who came at 7am the day after Thanksgiving to get my car to start so I could have a working car to shop that day(I accidentally left the car light on all night and most of Thanksgiving Day!!

I'm also thankful that Jeremy will be back tomorrow night...and that the baby has waited for Daddy. How scary would that be to have gone into labor without having him here!!

Well, hopefully I will get things done before the baby gets here, but if you do not receive a Holiday card from us until after the Holidays(or ever) just remember that we love you all and hope you all have a wonderful fun filled Holiday season!! And enjoy plenty of ham!!

Thanksgiving Time

Cute kids!!

We had a Thanksgiving party midweek at our house a few weeks ago. I made the turkey and everyone else brought the sides and desserts. This was my first time ever making a turkey, and I think it turned out really good!

The kids enjoyed playing in the fall leaves when we were saying goodbye to our guests.

So, Jeremy is in California with his family and left me here with 4 weeks to go in my pregnancy and two rambunctious children. Needless to say, this has been fun since we have the car...but also a little tiring for me since I have no help with the kids.

Natalie in her holiday dress

Brayden in his outfit

Random insight: I was able to see twilight the night before Jeremy left. It was decent, but definitely a let down. Like most fans, that won't stop me from watching the next one! Enjoy this movie of Brayden saying I love you!!

Well, the Kids and I are going with our friends to their family thanksgiving tomorrow and then the Holiday season really begins! Lets hope I don't have this baby before Jeremy gets home!!

Natalie and Brayden in their cute outfits...not such cute pix

Our Halloween

We had lovely weather in October and had a perfect Halloween! We also enjoyed the third and final Hall-Zoo-ween!

Kids enjoying the free icecream

One of the booths was promoting the new release of Sleeping beauty with free masks. So Natalie posed as Sleeping beauty with her friend Snow White.

We also enjoyed a Halloween package from Grandma and Grandpa Bevans. My mom put together the perfect Halloween treats for my kids! Natalie loves her Hello Kitty plush bag and little plush toy, and Brayden enjoyed his Dinosaur and Book(which are his new obsessions!). Not to mention the candy!

Kroger had a trick-or-treat event at our local store. The kids dressed up as farm animals and we went to enjoy a fun shopping trip. We used similar costumes(we have monkey and leopard too) at the Halloween party we had at playgroup but I forgot my camera!!

We trick-or-treated around with our friend Heather and her kids. Jeremy moved quicker with Natalie and John so they went ahead of us and also moved on to the Egnews house further on in the neighborhood.

Natalie as Tinkerbell and Brayden as a Pirate.
Jeremy with Natalie and John(Power Ranger)

Brayden Trick or treating
Alexis(princess) and Ashton(Nascar pit crew)
Brayden's and my traditional shot
Brayden with John all done and starting to enjoy

The kids had tons of fun and got a lot of candy!!

Cincinnati Museum Center

We had a fun day at the Cincinnati Museum Center. Our Friends have passes and we were able to enjoy the children's museum for free! In December they have a few days were they hold a discount of buy 1 get two half off...I have already told Jeremy that we are doing this even if he has to leave me at the hospital to go with our friends and get it!!

We started at the visiting Clifford area. Apparently it travels around the country to different museums. The kids are big fans of Clifford and loved playing in all the different activity areas they had.

Brayden playing with T-bone at a sand table

Natalie possing with Clifford and Emily Elizabeth

Carter driving with Brayden in a town truck.(You can see Emily's Mom in the background)

Natalie eating at Samuel's Fish and Chips where Charlie and his Father served some healthy oranges to her!

Brayden mailing a letter to Cleo.

Natalie rolling bones on a conveyor belt into Clifford's bowl

The regular part of the childrens museum is set up in many different areas of fun. Seriously, this place is amazing! The kids loved every area and we could definitely go weekly without it getting boring.

Natalie playing at the sand table with Brayden and Tillie around her.

Natalie sliding with Carter

Natalie playing at the water table

Brayden at the table(he had to use a stool).

There is an area called the "Woods" that is for older children that we played on. Natalie was pretty fearless moving along the net tunnels and other areas. Brayden was a little more reserved about it and refused to move throught the tunnels.