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Performance, Thanksgiving and Dress Ups

First Off, my Clayton dance girls performed for their first time this year on November 25th. They did so well. I was very impressed. They danced beautifully. I love these girls with all my heart. One performance down and 4 to go!

Secondly, Thanksgiving was heavenly. I love turkey - mm mm good. We celebrated with the Bass family this year and we had a good time eating and playing games. Then my family went to see Australia - good flick!

Then here are some pictures of Allee, Tyler and their friend, Skyler dressing up. Aren't they the sweetest.

I hope ya'll had a great Thanksgiving.. .. ..

3 Days of Fun in November

3 Days of Fun in November (so far):

Taylor's Birthday Party
Taylor turned 1 on October 28th and we had her party in November. She is so darling! She is walking and talking and has the cutest personality. We also got to see my Aunt and cousin, Mary's family - which was awesome because we do not get to see them enough. Mary's boys are darling: Dayton and Gabrielle.

Issac's Baptism
I was invited to my friend, Krista's sons baptism (Did that make sense?). Issac was born in May and was baptised at the Lady of Lourdes church in November. It was a great service, very beautiful.

Singing Program
Allee and Tyler participated in a singing program at their church. They were darling. The knew the song so well and were singing so loud. It's so fun to watch them.

Twilight

So... I went to Twilight on Friday night and I have absolutely no words to explain my excitement. I almost cannot contain myself. These books and now the first movie tear into the deepest parts of soul. Believe me, I know how cheesy this sounds, but I adore this story. I drove to the District with Christa and we looked around at all the vendors there - so many cool things. Then we ate and met up with all my cousins. I got to sit by Charity and we were very excited the entire show. Thank you for the invite, Catrina and Thanks for coming with me, Christa and thanks for being there next to me, Charity. Woo Woo!

Update on Brian's Shoulder

So... as most of you know Brian had surgery on his left shoulder. He had a bone spur shaved off, rough cartlidge removed and a ligament anchored back to his bone. He has been in a sling for 6 weeks now with very minimal movement of his left arm.

Well, he went to the doctor today and WOO HOO.. .. .. No more sling! He starts physical therapy with TOSH next Monday.

Surgery on his right shoulder is scheduled for December 17th as of now. We are hoping for a faster recovery on this one because it is his dominant arm and is more likely stronger.

Happy Birthday Jonathan

I know this is about a week late, but we wanted to wish Jonathan a Happy Birthday. It was on the 8th of November. Jonathan is such a great brother. Every time I see him he asks about my life and what's going on and how me and my family are doing. He's also a great father. I admire so many things about how he raises his children and I hope to remember those things when I have my own children. Happy Birthday Jonathan and we wish you the very best because that's what you deserve.

In Addition

I'd like to add Ben Barnum to my list as well.

Take a look at Julia (Barnum)'s blog on my list.. She's blogged about her brothers experiences in Iraq.

We are all so blessed!