Preschool Thanksgiving Dinner

Yes, Herston is finishing Larissa's desert with 2 forks.

Larissa: Fours Class

I am loving this girl lately. She has blossomed into an angel, and she is so much fun to be around.

This is the reason people have kids. I love her!

Herston: Twos Class

In one of the books in my parenting library, "So you wanna raise a boy," this stage is tagged the Age of No Reason. I couldn't agree more. In fact, my friend recently stated this Bill Cosby fact, "parents are not interested in justice; they are interested in quiet."

P.S. The beautiful blonde mop not combed in this picture is now gone. Grant has turned him into Iceman from Top Gun. I kid you not.

Sibling Pictures at Preschool

I love sibling pictures, but I always feel bad thinking "but there is more that aren't here!" Anyway, it is nice to see the "protector" change throughout the years.

For a great comparison, here is Ethan and Larissa just last year:

"We are probably the last ones"

We went to Joe's Farm Grill after it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. It was so good and fun. I am still eating my ribs 3 meals later. Loved the garlic fries. (I think Herston is drooling looking at other people's food in that picture.)

Afterwards, we took a walk on their urban farm with the kids.

Happy Veteran's Day

We went to the Mesa Veteran's Day Parade. I loved teaching my kids to keep your hand on your heart. There was also soldiers carrying pictures of dead soldiers, and I cried. Some of those kids were so young. I am lucky to live in this country, and I am thankful for those soldiers.

November in Arizona

The Fabulous Four

I love this picture, but I can't help to think that A.) Ethan really can smile, B.) maybe someday Herston will learn, too, C.) I am going to want a standing shot for height comparison every year, and D.) Herston is massive. His calves, hands, and forearms are bigger than his siblings.

The Fair

On Their Own

"Mom, you have GOT to do something about Ethan's hair."

"He did it all by himself, and he likes it. I let you leave the house with weird hair when you do it yourself."

"Ugh, but my hair is always fashionable."

"I know Raea." ;)