Thanksgiving

Our day of thanks spent with family and friends has come and gone all to quickly but lasts forever in our memories. Thanks for Pop-pop for the pictures, blurred or not they're perfect.

Zoo Time and Everything in Between

We've been filling our days with various activities to keep busy. I find that if we go out and do an activity each day it's seems to be a brighter day for all of us. Even if it's just a walk to see the birds, which Evan loves. You'd think Angels were flying over us when sees the ducks fly by. It brings a smile to my face everytime and reminds me to slow down and enjoy the little moments. On our walks Emma has been bringing a bag of carrots because we so frequently see bunnies. She spots them like a hawk, crouches to her knees, takes out a carrot and calls the bunny. To date none have braved the hop over but we always leave a few behind for them to nibble on. This week would be the first week, in I don't know how long, that we've just hung at the house because we're all still recovering from being sick. Little Evan is still nursing a wicked cough that I wish would go away. Nonetheless he's a ball of energy and would rather scale the walls than rest. Ahh to be young again. I love you Bees (Ben Emma Evan Shannon)!

Fall Fun

Today started with rain and turned into sunshine, which is one of the reasons we love Arizona. So after it cleared up we decided to enjoy the wet weather on a walk to GG and Pop-pop's house. Just in the past week or so have we been venturing out for walks without a stroller. So fun! Yes, that means I carry a little travel bag, camera, and an occasional child but it's so worth it. Today we found a lady bug, practiced our agility, and played dress up. I feel blessed at how ewel the kdis get laong. They're always looking out for each other, being considerate of each other, and quick to lend a helping hand to one and another. Now don't get me wrong we have our power and sharing struggles but their love for each other out weighs anything. It's pretty cute to hear Emma trying to get Evan to say more words. We'll always hear her saying, "EVAN, say Emma...say Nala...say Midnight". And in the last week his vocabulary has grown by 3 words: Pop-pop, Emma, and (Mid)night. Emma continues to amaze us. Last night on our walk we approached a stop sign and she says,
"S-T-O-P...stop Mommy, look it says stop". Beno and I almost fell off the curb.

Summer Lovin'

My girl and boys!

Our Little Dancers

Our Little Dancers

Cousins Three

Summer fun is all around us and we're having fun with our cousin Grace!