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