I'm so excited

And I just can't hide it!

We have our Christmas picture portrait session booked. Caffinated Nerd photography is going to take them again. I can't wait to see what we come up with. I got beautiful MATCHING dresses at Sears. I am just loving finally finding a photographer that REALLY cares what we want from our photos. We are even ordering cards from them. :)

I thought since I am in the writing mood I would just update everyone on how we are doing. Things have been busy, but manageable. Jimmy is still getting quite a bit of overtime with his work, so he isn't home as much as we would like, but the money will really come in handy for the holiday. I thank God everyday that he has a steady, stable job. I am still in school and even have straight A's for the moment. :) Only like 4 weeks left of the term too!

The girls are all doing well too. McKayla turned four the end of October, she is really a smart girl! She is even starting to read. So far I have heard her read two books. Not sure at this point if it is just memorizing or if she actually knows, but we are working on the letters now, so she can learn even more. I just love hearing her play now. She has this active imagination. Though sometimes she does scare me a little. The other day she was playing with her animals and made them get into a car accident. No more TV dramas for her! lol. Then there is Natalie. What can I say about Natalie. She is my challenge at this point. She makes me really strive to have the patience I have been praying for. She is in the TERRIBLE twos like McKayla never had. Every single thing we do is a battle. But at the same time, she is the most loving and affectionate child I know. She HAS to have a hug and kiss from every family member who leaves our house, even if they are just getting the mail. :) I love it! I keep trying to look at her positively, because I know she will learn who she is by who we shape her to be. And then my little Alivia, she isn't so little anymore! Seven months old now. Growing like a weed. I was just looking at her today, and I love her little baby thighs. I just wanna tickle them all the time! She is the only one of my girls to have the real chub on her, so its different to hear other people exclaim how big she's getting. Sad as it sounds I have to keep telling myself not to be insulted. I am so used to hearing how small my girls are! lol.

Anyway, thats my update. :) How have you all been? Sorry I haven't been reading and commenting so much. I am still trying to find that balance. :)