Getting in the Christmas Spirit

I love you soooo Much

I know there is not a soul out there that doesn't love to hear the words " I love you" . My sweetie pie Thomas has been telling me frequently " I love you so much Mommy" " Baby Joe Fish loves you too Mommy" It is these simple words that can turn a bad day into a wonderful day. I think especially at this time of year, when life is busy, stressful and crazy that we should all remember all it takes is a few simple words to brighten someones day. Thank you Thomas, I love you sooo much too.

Trip to the St. Louis Zoo

At the end of the day, we tried to get a pic of all the kids together, this one turned out the best, Joseph was not happy in any of the pics. This was my favorite place, watching the hippo's swim around in the tank.

The kids posing in the reptile house, lots of huge, creepy snakes and lizards here.

Family picture in front of the giraffes
Kids and Allen having fun with all the leaves.

My other favorite place was watching the penguins.

We had a great trip, and couldn't have asked for better weather. We saw baby tigers, a baby elephant, and a baby giraffe. The kids had a blast. I can't wait to go back.

Playing with cousins

We visited with my Uncle and his kids while we were there. They have 4 kids too all close in age. Joseph loved having a playmate and new toys to play with. After dinner we all roasted marshmallows in the fireplace and made s'mores.

The older kids had a blast exploring their property. Their house is surrounded by woods. It was freezing cold and even sleeting outside at one point, but the kids had so much fun playing. Here is one picture of them "repelling" down the hill

St. Louis Magic House

Playing along the Shadow Wall The Energy Ball... I remember this from when I was a kid.

Thomas loved the giant slide.

There was even a place for little kids

Future Soccer Star

Last week Thomas and a friend of his did a free trial "Happy Feet" class. This class teaches basic soccer skills to little guys in a fun way. Thomas loved kicking the soccer ball around and running, running, running.

Playing in the leaves

Halloween Picutures

The night of Halloween. Addy and Savannah had orange spray paint in their hair, and Addy had her face painted green, with black around her eyes. Here is my witch, my two pirates and my little puppy. This is the boys in the stroller going back and forth between the classroom parties.

Addy laughing during her party.

Savannah and her good friend at he classroom party.

This costume for Joseph was good for him, since he spent a lot of time chewing on the bone.

Posing for pictures at Daddy's Halloween party at work.

Playing in the Haunted House at Daddy's work.

"I am saying Cheese Mommy" This picture cracks me up.