Catch Up

I don't know why I've fallen out of writing but it really has been a struggle to keep up. Ever since my computer crashed and burned I haven't gotten back in the habit very well (yeah that was approx. 2 years ago. whoops).

Anyways, another catch up. Hopefully through the holidays as I catch more pictures and we're inside a bit more I'll find time for regular posts again. Looks like I've got to go all the way back to Halloween!

Brode was a "fighterfighter" - A Firefighter. He was so excited about his costume at school this year and had a lot of fun with it on. That changed when he got home, he wanted to wear it but didn't want anything to do with going to the houses and getting candy. That changed quickly when all the high school neighbor boys joined us and ran him through the yards and up the doors. He LOVED it!

Since then we have had random things between going to the cottage to rake, volunteering at events for the YMCA I work at, showers, and weddings. I also accepted a job at a corporate fitness center so that makes 3 locations I'm working at causing complete chaos.

We're slowly preparing for our holiday season. We have a trip to Milwaukee for a Children's appointment next week then after that it's full on Thanksgiving and Christmas decorating! This week I went and purchased our "Elf of the Shelf" so we're excited to start the new tradition this year. If you haven't heard of Elf on the Shelf is a story based off of one of Santa's elves sneaking in the house and keeping watch over the kids for Santa. The Elf on the Shelf kit comes with the elf and the story book.  He usually appears around Thanksgiving, we'll see if Brode enjoys him or is fearful! Hopefully it's a tradition we can have for years to come.

Thanks for catching up with us, I'll really work on keeping up to date!