Turtle the Cat

Here is the newest member of our family:
Turtle the Cat.
He is a 9 week old orange tabby cat. The girls adore him already.

The surprise

Take time to breathe

Today as I pulled off my socks (after wearing them for most of the day) to put on my Uggs, I realized I was wearing two totally different socks. Not even close to being a match. Two totally different textures.

Yesterday I tried to make fudge and I used sweetened condensed milk instead of evaporated milk. It was a mess. I almost had to throw away my pot. Thank goodness for my mom who can read a recipe and made the fudge to perfection.

Two days ago I was at Safeway and bought some bottled waters. I normally do not do this...we just drink from the tap...but I was having some ladies over for a meeting so I spent the $4. I put the pack on the bottom of the cart. You know, underneath the basket. Well, it still remains there as I forgot to put it in the car. Well, its probably not still on the bottom of the cart, but it isn't here so who really cares where it is.

I also purchased some ginger while at Safeway to use in my gingerbread cookies. Once I got home and needed to use it, it was nowhere to be found. I called my mom who stopped on her way, before coming here to make the perfect fudge, to get some more. I realized a few hours later I had some all along in a messy drawer filled with other spices.

I think the water and the ginger are probably hiding out together.

No Growth!

Yesterday we went in for Riley's follow up appointment with her Neurosurgeon to discuss her 9 month MRI results. The news...no growth! Everything looks great and she does not need another MRI until May. God is so good. I was of course excited but now as I type I am more emotional at thinking of how desperately we wanted and needed this news. Thank you Jesus for blessing us with this stubborn, strong willed, silly, beautiful, amazing little girl.

O Christmas Tree

Giving Thanks

Avery holding baby Maddie. She just absolutely loved snuggling up with her!

Bocce Ball

Holiday Boutique

Georgia, Heather, and I had a Holiday Boutique this last Saturday and it was so much fun doing this together. It is so wonderful to be around creative and talented friends. I just love these two gals! I guess I did not get a pic with the 3 of us with my camera so I will have to get it and post it later. It was pretty small, but a good start since we have never done one before. I have another chance to sell some things in December so I am looking forward to that. Here are some pics from the day.

Halloween

My dad carves pumkins for the girls every year. This year's requests: a scary cat and Despereaux.

The black cat and stinky Skunk

Ready to trick or treat...

We went to downtown Los Gatos this year. Usually, we go to the Harvestfest at church but it was canceled this year. So, we headed down to LG where they block off the street and the houses are crazy decorated and there is more candy than you would ever need. We had a great time!