Picture time!!

Wanted to share Micah's school photos with you all. He is growing up so fast and now is a little man. Here's the story with his outfit. Micah was waiting for his new jean jacket to arrive from his Grandmere and so we picked out a cute shirt for picture day and it was a little chilly out. He wore his 3T jean jacket and I didn't even think to tell him to make sure and take it off before your pictures. So anyways... it's not a huge deal but the pics can show you how much he grew from last year because the sleeves are way shorter than they should be!!

Isn't he a doll? It just took me by surprise when I got the photos because I wasn't expecting the jacket to be on !! Thankfully he is still adorable.

Lots of photos to share with ya'll since the last post:

We went to North Park mall and saw the Trains. Noelle actually really enjoyed looking at all of them.

Look at the arm pose on this one!!

 I tried really hard to get a cute photo to use in the Christmas cards this year...but you know life happens.

We need to work on the squinch smile Noelle has going on. She's so cute though and definitely knows what "cheese" means. 

Dad reading to the kids "The Night Before Christmas" on Thanksgiving night.

 Our new tradition (2nd year) to make pizzas on Thanksgiving Day

The Dye's came to visit us on Friday night and it was so nice to finally see Lily and the kids play together.

Here's me as the mystery reader in Micah's class.

Micah at Lowe's having fun with all the Christmas Decor

I finally got my hair cut on Saturday and it was so smooth and shiny!! Noelle liked it too!

After Saturday Noelle got really sick and was out of commission for almost 4 days. So Thursday (yesterday) we finally were able to get out and enjoy a day. We went to a burger place that has a kids play ground and everyone had a great day. I especially enjoyed eating a beefy burger and sweet potato fries!! I don't do it very often, but when I do I get it all!!

I thought I would share this healthy beef bowl I made this week. Micah actually enjoyed it and I did too. Craig said it was pretty good. I love ginger so I think that's why I enjoyed it!

Love you all and enjoy the weekend! It's DECEMBER tomorrow!!!~

KARATE

Micah and I had a date night on Friday to see the Grinch. It was really cute and I loved how well he does in movies. This was the first time taking him just me. We had shakes and enjoyed our time together. 

 Noelle loves her story time at the library  and her favorite part is the bubbles. I mean who doesn't love bubbles??

 We went to the outlet mall to get some shoes and some long sleeve stuff for the kids. Noelle wanted to hold all the bags. I don't know what it is right now, but she loves to hold bags and even when she can't hold anymore she grabs another.

Micah tried Martial Arts this week and really enjoyed it. His friends were a little nervous to join, but he jumped right in from the beginning. He is the best at listening and obeying to the rules. He does a good job of respecting his teachers and I always get so proud. The bad part was Noelle wanted to do it with him so bad that she had a fit the whole time and I had to take her across the street. It was really sad how bad she wanted to be with brother. And when she did run in there she listened better than some of the 3 year olds. Now the problem is only one of us can take him to the class and one stays home with her. Not sure if it's going to happen or not.

On Fridays Noelle and I go to Kolache Factory and get yummies. Then we go to story time at the library where she loves the bubbles. It's a fun day for us to be together!!

Went to a fun Christmas tree lighting last night. We got to make crafts, hear caroling and see Anna and Elsa from Frozen. 

We are definitely getting into the Christmas spirit over here!! listening to Christmas music in the car and getting ready for Nana and Papa to visit then off to Chicago for Christmas!! Can't wait.

Love you all!!

My song this week at Chase Oaks Richardson!!

Success!!

I am finally feeling successful about Noelle's sleeping. She is sleeping in her bed all night by herself. I can even leave her in there to fall asleep. It took a little more than a month and felt never-ending some  nights, but I'm so glad I held in there and was able to make her feel safe in her bed. She is even taking naps again! I have to wait until about 1:30 or 2 p.m some days to put her down, but she does sleep for about an hour and sometimes longer!! Craig and I might be able to actually go on a date again.

Looking back on this it was a great lesson for me to take the struggle day by day. It was so stressful because I didn't know what to do and it felt like I had lost my only "me" time. I had to sacrifice all day and even nighttime for her. Thankfully I started to enjoy it and told myself that it would not last forever. In the midst of hard times it feels like it will never end, but I knew she would get there one day. I wasn't sure how long it would take, but I knew it wouldn't be forever. I'm back sleeping in my bed again and watching shows with my hubs. 

We had a great time during Halloween this year. Micah dressed up as a ninja turtle and Noelle did too. On halloween it was raining all day and stopped right when it was time to go outside. Micah and I decided to go and left the other two at home in case it was a short night. Micah and I tried to meet all our neighbors down the street and then drove around to different houses that had the "best" decorations. Micah was getting really picky by the end of the night. It was really adorable. Also, we did the switch witch this year and gave up all our candy for a nice toy. He wanted a remote control plane....which sounded just like his dad!! NO candy in this house and it makes me soo very happy!!! I don't know if it will happen every year so I will take it for this one.

Watching all the kids one day!

 Craig dressed as Mike Ditka for Halloween!!

This was another festival we went to on Saturday. Micah dressed up as a cowboy and looked too cute!!

Sunday I got to lead a song at church and help out all morning while Craig was watching the kids. He had the Sunday off so I could be at church. This coming Sunday I am singing the special song, "YOU SAY" by Lauren Daigle. I am so excited and nervous about it. It's the best song and I am so honored to sing it for everyone! My friend is going to record it for me so I can share it on here after! Love you all!!