Thankful...

I never did getting around to posting new Viv stats, nor did I write a Thanksgiving message...

So, here's the scoop...
Vivian is just a little bit taller (32 3/4 inches) and 24 lbs 5 oz. That puts her in the 90% for height and 70% for weight. She's well into being a toddler now, as more and more of her "baby-ness" goes away with each passing day. Kind of sad for me, but we're enjoying this new stage in her life. She's very much into her baby dolls, little people and animals. Nevermind the dogs and cats, she would much rather mimic sea lions, geese, horses, whales, etc. Crazy girl! She has mastered her peg puzzles and her shape sorter...maybe Santa will have to bring a few more things! :)

As for us,
well...

last year we gave to charity...this year it seems as though we ARE the charity.
We are stressed out, tired of school, in need of our own space, poor (until the danged house sells), and generally taking everything out on each other.

But then, we look at each other with a smile, laugh with our daughter, hug as a family...and we know that we are so blessed. We have each other...and know that because we are strong together, we can get through it all. And that, is truly something to be thankful for.

Keep the true meaning of the holidays in your hearts. Don't get swept up by the commercialization of it all. Take pictures...make memories...love each other...

Need Some Prayers...

...to go out to my Aunt Peggy, her kids, my dad, etc. as my cousin Cherie (who is only 31) passed away this morning. Cause, right now, is not known. If praying is your thing, I know Aunt Peggy could use some right now.

Some Humor as We Start Winter...

Jeff Foxworthy on Minnesota :

If you consider it a sport to get food by drilling through

18 inches of ice and sitting there for days hoping that the food will swim by,

You might live in Minnesota .


If you're proud your state makes the national news 196 nights

each year because International Falls is the coldest spot in the nation,

You might live in Minnesota .


If you don't know the difference between 'borrow' and 'loan',

You might live in Minnesota .



If your local Dairy Queen is closed from September through June,

You might live in Minnesota.



If someone in a store offers you assistance, and they don't work there,

You might live in Minnesota .



If your dad sleeps in his baseball hat, You might live in Minnesota .



If you have worn shorts and a parka at the same time,

You might live in Minnesota .



If you know how to say...Wayzata...Mahtomedi....Cloquet . Edina ...and Shakopee,

You might live in Minnesota .



If you think that ketchup is a little too spicy,

You might live in Minnesota.



You measure distance in hours,

You might live in Minnesota .



You switch from "Heat" to "A/C" in the same day and back again,

You might live in Minnesota .



You can drive 65 mph through 2 feet of snow in a blizzard without flinching,

You might live in Minnesota .



You see people wearing hunting clothes to church,

You might live in Minnesota .



You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked,

You might live in Minnesota .



You think the 2 major food groups are fish, and deer meat,

You might live in Minnesota .



You carry jumper cables in your car, and your girlfriend knows how to use them,

You might live in Minnesota .



There are always 17 empty cars running in the parking lot at Mill's Fleet Farm ,

You might live in Minnesota.



You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit,

You might live in Minnesota .



Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow,

You might live in Minnesota .



You know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter, and of course, road construction,

You might live in Minnesota .


If "Down South" to you means Iowa ,

You might live in Minnesota .


You find minus 10 degrees "a little chilly",

You might live in Minnesota .

Quick Pics!

We went to Como Zoo Boo on Sunday when Viv was a Giraffe, then Halloween was Wed. where she was an angel...