Belle-ism

Jake and Belle were watching the news last night and a story came on about the proposed ban on spanking in Massachusetts. Of course, this kind of thing makes Jake really angry, but he turned to Belle to get her opinion. "Do you think some kids need a spanking if they are being really naughty?" he asked. She thought about it for a minute and said, "not in this house!"

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We miss our family very much and wish we could all be together today, hope you all have wonderful celebrations. In the wise words of Belle, the best part of Thanksgiving is being thankful for our family and friends. Keep in mind, the first part of that conversation revolved around her drooling over our pumpkin pies, she very nearly said pumpkin pie is the best part of Thanksgiving. Then I think she caught herself and realized what she should say! Love you guys.

Thirty

Jake and I are both turning 30 this week. When I found this, I thought it was just perfect!

Uffda

You can't have Thanksgiving without lefse...

Belle got in on the action this time, she has some work to do when it comes to rolling, but her flipping skills are right up there, and in her own words, "I'm still the number one taster!"

She Is Her Father's Daughter

Last night Belle and I were working up in the craft room before dinner. As we sat down to eat, I realized that I had forgotten my pop upstairs. This is the conversation that ensued:
Me: I don't suppose you'd go get my Diet Coke for me?
Belle: Did you leave it upstairs?
Me: Yes, ok I'll just go get it.
Belle: While you're up there will you get me my water?

She is something else!

Double Vision

Are these girls creative or what?! I thought they were up to something when they emailed to ask me, Lori, and Shannon if we'd be at school on Halloween, little did we know... It was hilarious, they had everything down, the clothes, the "Midwestern accents" for Shannon and me, and they even cut the wigs to match our haircuts . Awesome.