Go Cats

This weekend while Tanner was off hunting, the girls and I went to the MSU Football game with my parents. We had a very fun time. The girls enjoyed the game and were so good. I am kicking myself though, because I didn't get any pictures. But, the Cats won...Here we come Grizzlies, Here we come!

I am headed to the Cat/Griz game next weekend. I am trying to talk Tanner in to going with me...he is still thinking. Has to give up a day of hunting, ya know.

This past week I was in Phoenix for three days so Tanner played single dad...they get along so well without me, in fact too well. Lately, he and I can't seem to be at home at the same time. I'm gone during the week (the week before I was in Jackson) and then he is gone on the weekend hunting. Tis the season I guess...

Halloweena

The girls and I spent Halloweena Day together. In the morning, we put the finishing touches on the cookies, Brooke took a nap, and Olivia checked every 5 minutes to see if it was time to put her Snow White costume on. Finally, I let her put it on, curled her hair, put some make-up and lips on and we were ready. She looked very pretty, like she was meant to be a princess.

Miss Olivia Snow White

Then came Brooke, Miss Lady Bug. Her costume didn't take much, thank goodness. Some black clothes, red socks, shoes, pig tails and the lady bug part. She looked pretty cute, but she always does!

Miss Brooke Lady Bug

The Harris' Girls ready for Halloweena

Olivia had a party at school that Brooke and I went to too. They played games, ate treats and had a lot of fun.

Olivia with her Pre-School Class

Olivia and her friend Sierra

After the school party, we visited Nikki at her work and then went to AAA. We could have called it a day by then, but nope. We picked up Daddy and headed to Townsend to have pizza with Grandma Shari, Tam and Kids and then hit Townsend. Not too hard though, just family.

Peyton, the witch; Teagan, the Chinese Girl; Fallon, a Bumble Bee; Walker, a Vampire; Brooke, the Lady Bug; Olivia, Snow White

Brooke thinkin' Walker is pretty funny lookin'.

The two little bugs.

We ended the night at Arensmeyers' where Gramma and Grandpa were. It was fun, the girls collected tons of candy, but we were very glad to head home!

Getting Ready for Halloweena

Yes, Halloweena as Olivia calls it. She claims this is her favorite holiday, but when reminded of Christmas, she says, "Oh that one too."

Here she is making Pumpkin Sugar Cookies for school. She loves baking and is such a big helper. They turned out really good too from cookie to the frosting to the sprinkles, Olivia did a great job!

Next was pumpkin carving, which Daddy and Olivia took on. Daddy enjoying the job!

Olivia making sure Dad does it right!

She literally loves her pumpkins!

The scary pumpkin (with shark teeth), the sad pumpkin (he couldn't go trick-or-treating), the painted pumpkin (he was scared of knives) and the little pumpkin (with hair) Olivia made at school.

Long Time, No Talk

I was noticing that it had been awhile since I had posted anything. Even though I don't have any pictures, I thought I would just say a little bit about what's been going on.

Olivia is busy with school. I volunteered 1 day last week and got to meet all of her classmates. She has a wide range of kids and personalities in her class...very interesting. Olivia is what her teacher calls a "silent observer." She is pretty quiet, but you know she is paying attention and always thinking. Wish that were true at home! Her teacher is very nice and very good with the kids-God Bless her. I couldn't do what she does. We went to a Luau and Silent Auction at the school Friday night. It was their annual fund raiser and Gramma, Grandpa, and Grandma Shari all came. Olivia got to introduce them to her teacher and show them her classroom. She was so proud. It was pretty cute.

Miss Brooke is Miss Brooke. She is talking and communicating more and more. We are probably the only ones that know what she is saying, but oh well. She is the comedian of the family-likes to entertain.

Tanner is so busy with work it is insane. He tries to get bow hunting in at least one day on the weekend, but hasn't got anything. I swear he doesn't get anything on purpose, just so he can keep going out.

We went to MSU Homecoming Football game yesterday and had a blast. Mom watched the girls. Thanks Mom! We got to sit up in a corporate box. It was really nice, especially since it was 30 degrees and blowing snow, but I must say I would rather be outside and watch the game. The people "behind the glass" in the boxes are not really in our class if you know what I mean!

We have snow today. I tried our new vehicle out in the snow and it did awesome. I am very happy.

I do need to say congratulations to Josh and Jenny on their new baby girl, Perri, and to Jami and Robert on their new baby boy, Chase. And, congrats to our niece Teah on her baptism!

Meet Lucy

We are very excited to welcome a new member to our family - Lucy. She is my mom's new Scottish Terrier puppy. When Abby (my mom's last Scottie) past away in June, it left quite a void in our family, so we are very excited to welcome the little sweetie pie. She is 3 months, adorable and already has quite the personality. The girls love her and are more than excited when we get to babysit.

Checking out Maddie's Bed...

Brooke lovin' on her.

Lucy meet Maddie, Maddie meet Lucy.

Little Stinker

Brooke has entered a very interesting stage. It can be fun, and down right challenging at the same time. She has picked up the infamous "What's that?" that her sister so fondly said as well and has an unending curiosity for EVERYTHING. Quiet is not good when Brooke is around~usually means she is up to no good. No, I wouldn't want her any other way, well except for maybe when I am ready to hang her up by her toes...and usually by that time she chooses to come running to me and bury her head in my leg, crying "Mama, Mama." Sigh...good thing she is cute.

She picks up a new word everyday. Today she said Brooke, tiger and (s)tinky (which she is). Like I said, it is an exciting time in her life, but (as she is screaming at me in the background) challenging.

This is what happens when she is quiet-

her face mysterously becomes covered in lipstick.

First Day of School

Yes, I know, it is only Pre-School, but still...Olivia started her first day of Preschool on Wednesday and absolutely loved it. I cried both when I dropped her off and picked her up. She was the only the kid that didn't cry when I left and just waved "bye mom!" That's my girl. Her teacher's name is Ms. Clark and she is very nice. Olivia is so excited and we are excited to give her a challenge. Next year will be twice as hard, I know! I still remember the day we found out we were expecting her, let alone the day she was born. Heck, I remember my first pre-school. Ok, I am going to quit, cuz the tears are coming.