Long Time Gone...

I feel like its been 4-EVER since I've written. We have been jam packed busy the past few weeks. We traveled all during Thanksgiving to Rockingham and back, and then to Virginia and back. Sounds short and sweet, but being stuck in a car with a mini me is not as easy as you may think. Kelsey actually did surprisingly well on our long excrusions. I sat in the back with her and tried my best to keep her entertained. I guess this was in preparation for our LONG trip to Florida in December ;)

Kind of random...but have to brag...yes, this is what time I was in the car on my way to Old Navy the morning after Thanksgiving. I love bargain shopping and pretty much have always loved competition, so this "holiday" was meant for me!!!

It was so nice getting to see all the family this week. I am so blessed to have relatives that are so caring and loving. The food was yumm-o as predicted, from a traditional Thanksgiving to an Italian Thanksgiving! The worst part was thinking about my classroom weigh in this week...yes, my class is weighing me once a week now to see if my weight can "decrease." Looks like they might have to wait until after Christmas...there's no way I can say "NO!" to good food. Kelsey was quite the entertainer. She has grown up so quickly and in such a short amount of time. I never realized how fast babies grow. She can now do all the following:
1. Pull up her shirt to show off her belly.
2. Throw her own diapers away (aaaa-le-lu-ia!)
3. Say "nigh-nigh" (with a kiss afterwards), "la-lu" (love you), "hi-yah" (like the karate kid), "naa-nue" (thank you), "all da" (all done), "hel-ah" (hello)...
4. Twirl in circles on demand.
5. Point to her tongue, nose, toes, ears, and we're working on eyes now.
6. Shake her head.
7. Knock on doors.
8. Bounce.
9. Run.

10. Climb on the couch.
11. Brush her own teeth (of course after we do it first).
12. Brush her hair.
13. Throw a ball.
14. Give others hugs and kisses.
15. Take care of her babies ;)
16. Pretends to eat invisible food off her pretend plates.
17. Eats everything except macaroni...she hates it and we don't know why!?!?!
18. Talk on her pretend cell phone.
19. Carry a purse.
20. Take off her shoes.
21. Clean up by putting her toys away.

22. Climb the stairs.
23. Do the "Itsy Bitsy Spider" and "Patty Cake"

Wow...I'm sure there's more that I can't even think of right at this moment. She's learning so quickly! Almost time to start working on letters ;)

Jon and I are so in love with her. She makes us laugh everyday!!! Even though I'm an overworked and underpaid teacher, I am blessed to have the love of my husband and daughter to come home to everyday! I couldn't ask for anything better!
Mom...here's a little present for you today on your birthday! Kelsey loves her Grandma!!! Can't wait to see you after Christmas!!! Wish you were here...we "love you heart" ;)