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!!

Carefree KC

We had such a wonderful time in Kansas City with our family and *new* cousins. It was a long drive but oh so worth it. Micah did such a great job and loved the adventure and we just tried to keep Noelle entertained and occupied until it was over.

The first night we got there and it was a little late. We got to hug Grandmere and Grandpere and prepare for the next few days. Picking our rooms and loading our luggage. The next morning we met our (hopefully) future brother in law and his daughter and son. Jake is the same age as Micah and Haley the same age as Hannah. Micah was so excited to have a new cousin his age. They got along great.

Our first day we decide to go the Kanasa City Zoo. It was an absolutely beautiful day for it!!

sleeping... ahh sleeping. Noelle slept with me and micah with Craig. We had separate beds and it worked out well. Noelle sleeps great when I'm beside her...

 Next day we went to Union Station and then an arcade bar. It was an awesome place that the kids could have fun and adults too!!

 Noelle got her a little "puppy" or fox as we say.

 Then some cupcake "spooky" style decorating

Farmers market the next day with some New Orleans style Beignets!!

 We decided the kids may need to run around after all that shopping~

 Lots of games ... of course!!!

Grandpere and Micah matching in their Bears attire!!

Park on Monday because it was a gorgeous day!!

 Dress up for MOMS day. Noelle was a cowgirl and Micah a pirate

Voted on Friday and Halloween party with the kids!!

 Ninja Turtle FAM

Bike ride on Saturday lead us to this festival by our house. Oh the things that happen on bike rides. You never know what we will happen to ride in to.

 Local Brewery onSaturday with some new friends. 

Needless to say... It's been busy and that's why it's taken me so long to get on here.

Micah at church on Sunday. We found another Turtle!!

The kids and I hit up Kolache Factory on the way home. Yes ... it's new and close by my house!! Could really hurt my diet.

 Watching the Bears game with daddy.

Someone got ahold of my phone and took a selfie.

It has been an amazing week with my kiddos. Sorry it took me so long to post the weekend with the family. We had a wonderful time and are already excited for Christmas this year. Micah is growing up so fast and Noelle is becoming a toddler (terrible twos?)  I can't believe my babies and getting so old. Makes me want another............????????

Maybe:)

Love you all