butter!

I don't usually post 2 in one day, but... I forgot this funny little story.

I went to go eat Thanksgiving lunch with Bailee at her school. It is a big deal there... tons of food... cafeteria workers dress as Pilgrims, etc. It is also a big deal when your mom or dad come to eat lunch with you. You get to sit at the end of the table! Well, I ended up eating with Bailee and 6 or so of her little friends. They were VERY cute. I got the "grown up tray" which is a ton of food and I sat next to Bailee to eat. Here is the conversation that happened as I open the butter to put on my roll:

Bailee: Momma!! What is THAT????? (pointing to my butter tub)
Me: It's just some butter for my roll.
Bailee: YOU GUYS YOU GUYS! THE GROWN UPS GET BUTTER FOR THEIR ROLLS THAT IS SOOOO COOL!!!!!!
Various Students: Butter? WOW! That is AWESOME! I can't believe you get butter.
(I then pick up Bailee's roll and put a little butter on her roll.)
Bailee: Oh Momma! Thank you so much for the butter! You are the best!!! Hey look, you guys! My mom shared the butter with me! ISn't she so cool??
Various kids: Wow Bailee you are soooo lucky! I can't believe you get butter today. Your mom is awesome! I wish my mom gave me butter when she came to see me!! Do you think the teachers get butter?? Man, that is cool!!

LOL

best friends

So much to blog about.... so little time... but here is a quick update anyway :)

I guess the biggest new is that Leah turned 4 on the 20th. (Same birthday as Dr. Baker and as Joe Biden... I think she is destined for great things!) It is hard for me to believe that my imagination-filled youngest child is 4. She is turning into a sweetheart of a little girl. Yes, she can be dramatic, but she is also kind, loving and smart. She loves to play pretend and there are not limits to the adventures she takes! We had a camping theme birthday party and her best bud Matt came down for the weekend. She talked about that nonstop! It was fun seeing Leah with her friends and she really has seemed to find a good balance at school.
Aleesa and I were able to see each other 2 weekends in a row so that was awesome. Aleesa-- I am so proud of the life you are making for your incredible family. I know it is not easy and I really admire you!!! Our sisterhood will keep getting stronger and I look forward to more memories!
Eric also got to have a little "Richard" time. Some things never change! When those boys are together, you never know what is going to happen!
My friend Amy has a birthday today. We met over a black crayon in the 2nd grade. (The grade Bailee is in now!) She is a treasure also. I don't see her as often as I like, and I don't get to talk to her as often as I should, but we are life long friends.

Bailee gets to see her best friend, Veronica, today! She moved this summer and is coming to close on the house and spend the afternoon. She bought some "friends forever" bracelets for them and she is beyond excited. I thought she was going to cry this morning when she told me she couldn't believe that today was here. I just hope there are no melt downs when it is time for her to leave. Veronica's mom promises us there will be a whole weekend soon when they come to visit.

Here are some pics of the recent weeks. Enjoy and hope you are well. As we start this week of Thanksgiving, give thanks to those friends that make a difference daily!
K

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Veteran's Day

I know I am behind.. I promise to try and put Halloween pics up soon, but I just got back from Bailee's Veterans Day program so that is what's on my mind.

You know, it doesn't really matter what you believe about war... the fact is this: we are lucky that people care enough about this country and the people in it to keep us safe. The end.

My parents came today since Bailee was in the program at her school. The veterans all stood and introduced themselves and so PawPaw stood up so that was neat. Bailee got to help pass out stickers to thank the Veterans. They also sang some really neat songs. What is it about a bunch of gap-toothed kids singing about loving America that is so cool? The 2nd grade boy scouts presented the colors and that was awesome too. I asked Bailee what a veteran was just now and she said "someone who served our country". I said "how?" She thought for a while and said "They just did... lots of ways... so our lives can be perfect." I think she might kind of get it.

Have a great Veterans Day. We sure did.
Hope you are well.
K