November news

We are just a couple weeks away from Thanksgiving already! Nothing too exciting here at the Anderson household. I did send my camera in to see if they can repair it or not so there will be a lack of pictures until we get it back or purchase a new one. Here's some of the highlights of our last couple weeks:

• Ethan's birthday- a nice family dinner at home with cupcakes made by Emma, a date night, an ISU football game with out kids, and supper at P&J's. He did purchase his own gift and is the proud owner of a PS3 (much to my dismay.)
• Emma moved into a big bed. My parents gave us their bunk beds so Noah will get the other one eventually.
• The yard has been raked, patio furniture and outdoor toys put away, and we are all ready for winter except our new front door which is on our list for the weekend.
• Some good reads which I am slowly working my way through: The Help, Don't Make Me Come Up There, Give Them Grace.
• Trying to simplify our life as much as we can following some ideas from Organized Simplicity. (I know, I just can't get away from organizing and new ways to keep things clean!) So far, I've only completed one room.
• Emma is plugging away at her preschool and loves dance class. She goes every Monday night and will have her first performance in December. Still not sure how much is being absorbed but she's only four and enjoys it.
• Noah is just a little mess-maker. He must be watched at all times! We now must search trash cans before emptying them to make sure it's just trash. He uses trash cans to store things. The toilet is also one of his favorite places to put things and he likes to stand on top of it so he can reach the sink and play in the water. He is attempting to repeat words and wants to do everything Emma does which causes problems.

Looking forward to some quiet days spent inside and the upcoming holidays!!