A Long And Random Post

It's been pointed out that I am not blogging as much and I have 3 good reasons for that. Not only that I have had a lot of extra kids here lately. Some are just terrible and out of control and I hope their mothers never ask me to watch them again. (Just kidding!) Actually having extra kids is great because the girls love it but it does keep me busier. Plus Hailey has had half days for the last 2 weeks so I have been spending time with her in the afternoon. Anyway I have several things to post about: First I took these pics of the girls today. Not only does Karis wear a ballet suit everywhere.....Avery has started too. It's quite fun walking into H's school to get her in 30 degree weather with 2 little girls in sleeveless ballet outfits. They refuse to wear coats so people probably think, "What an irresponsible mother." Oh well..... Also I thought this was funny. Karis happy as can be and Avery yelling at her. Typical.

We got Alex's update. He is as cute as ever. It was a bedtime theme this time including an actual picture of him sleeping. Is it just me or does the crib look a little hazardous? We noticed he sucks his tongue just like Hailey did when she was a baby. Also some pictures at his Birthday party.

Also we had Hailey's first parent teacher conference. It was so fun to be on the other end of conferences. She is doing great. Her teacher said she is a kind friend and an eager learner! We are so proud of her. We told her all we expect at school is 3 things: Listen to the teacher, Be kind to the children, and Work hard. She is doing all 3 so we went out for ice-cream to celebrate.

Also thought this conversation was funny:

On the way home from the Thanksgiving feast:

Hailey: "Mom when I grow up will I be an Indian?"

Me: "No."

Hailey: "Well why is Auntie Rach and Indian?"

Me: "She's not."

Hailey: "Well she looks like one."

Karis: "And when I grow up will I have yellow hair like Cinderella?"

And I overheard this:

Hailey: "Karis- lets play a game. Throw these balloons in the air and if you drop one you have to sit on the couch for 5 hours."

Karis: (In her ever-enthusiastic Karis voice.) OK!

And One more- maybe I am the only one so amused by our girls but anyway:

The girls were teasing Gracie and she was growling.

Me: "If you keep teasing her she could bite you and it could hurt and then we'd have to get rid of her."

Hailey: "We'd give Karis away if Gracie bit her?"

Also we are sooo excited about the Beavers. If they beat the Ducks on Saturday they are going to the Rose Bowl and Scott and I are going to go!! It is probably a once in a lifetime chance so we must go!! PLEASE PRAY THE BEAVERS BEAT THE DUCKS!!

Oh and one more thing: I have noticed not nearly as many have responded to the teeth poll. I am noticing people tend to vote more on the more interesting ones so I will try to think of a better one soon.