5 on Friday

1.       My Cup Runneth Over

Last month we had professional family photos taken.  This was the first time that all four of us have posed together for the camera.  I was beyond excited as the weather had been beautiful and the leaves on the trees were magnificent colors of red, orange, and gold.  As luck would have it, the day of our shoot the temperatures dropped drastically and it rained and continued to mist into the afternoon.  Even still, we bundled up the kids and followed our photographer to a nearby State Park.

 

The second we were ready to begin it was like a ticking time bomb went off and neither of the kids wanted to cooperate.  I was prepared for a little of this from Miss Tess and had conveniently packed a pile of snacks as bribery.  Candy works every time and I’m not ashamed to break out all the stops for a perfect picture.  However, neither David nor I were prepared for the crabbiness that ensued with Brady.  He fussed and cried for all but probably five minutes of our hour long shoot.  (Looking back we now know he truly wasn’t feeling well as the very next day was our first trip to the ER with him that month).

 

I was certain that the photographer wouldn’t get a single good shot.  And I also felt awful that she had probably just wasted her afternoon with us. Yet, low and behold we sure did get some classics. There may have not been many to choose from, but those that we got just melt my heart. Here is a little sneak peak.

 

 

And finally, I have to share one that really melts my heart.

Photos Courtesy Of GiggleWish

 

2. Thanksgiving Treat

I stumble across this cute idea on Pinterest a while back and completely forgot about it. I was reminded of it as I was preparing this weeks blog post on holiday treats. Isn't this a great idea for adults kids to have during Thanksgiving?

Mom, Let's Make These!

 

3. Christmas Cards

 

Yes, it's that time of year already.  I just finished selecting our Christmas cards!  I have been going back and forth on some different designs but I think I found one that suits.  There are so many amazing sales right now.  I ordered mine for 40% off.  I am a sucker for a savings so I was delighted to make the purchase.  Here's hoping the final package is what I envisioned!

 

4. Real Life

 

I've spent some time thinking of different things to post on the blog and came up with an idea. Of course it's easy to post about the fun, happy, and exciting things happening but realistically life isn't always perfect. That being said, I've decided I'm going to start posting some of my real life or "you know you're a parent when" situations with all of you. 

 

Without further ado I'll give you my first example-Real Life #1.

I was at work and was getting ready to meet with some visitors for a tour of the clinic. I looked like a mess. I always keep a comb in my purse but at that moment it was missing...conveniently. I searched for a replacement or anything I could use as a backup and here's what I found.

This Is Actually About 3 Inches Long

Yep, I used the brush that came with Tessa's Frozen Anna doll. Whatver you gotta do, and it worked surprisingly well.  Maybe that's why Anna's hair looks flawless? ;)

5. Weekend!

 

Yay, it is Friday and I couldn't be happier! This was a busy week for all of us, and I can't wait to take a step back and relax this weekend. What makes it even better is that it is David's weekend off so we have Saturday morning through Monday morning with him. I hardly know what to do! What are your weekend plans? 

 

Oh, and a reminder for those of you following along with the make-up party.  Tomorrow is your last day to order.