Miss Kate's Christmas Party!

We have the best babysitter in the world. Her name is Kate Boutwell and how great is it that she lives just right down the street. She has taken care of our girls since they were infants. In fact, she's taken care of Maggie since she was 10 days old! (can you believe I went out to dinner?!) My girls go to Kate's house at least 3 days a week and often times in between just because they love being there. I really can't say enough wonderful things about her-- she loves my girls and takes great care of them. This winter she had a Christmas Book Exchange party which was loads of fun for the children. There were arts and craft projects and time to decorate cookies as well!

I love this picture. My girls love reading books together in Ellie's bed. Even Maggie can lie down for hours and listen to stories read by either one of us. It's really so dear.

Thanksgiving 2009

We had wonderful Thanksgiving in Greensboro, NC. My Aunt Ann always has a festive crowd and delicious meal. The weather was mild so we were all able to have a cocktail outside while the girls played. Pictured above are Mary Reeves and Grayson Grant who are my aunts step-grandchildren.. and Emma and Ellie. What a girly time they had together!