Thanksgiving

We had a lovely Thanksgiving at my Moms. I made pumpkin pie and 12 layer jello salad (a family tradition). It was nice actually living here because I could contribute. The grandkids made candy chains and Lexi loved playing with her cousins. It was so great to be with everyone. The day after Thanksgiving we went with Cole's siblings to visit Grandpa Chamberlain, eat at The Pie, and see the lights at temple square. It was so fun to see them and catch up. I felt especially lucky to have Cole's siblings in my kids lives because they are so good to them and I can tell they love them. There's nothing better than seeing your kids bond with their cousins, aunts, uncles, etc. I didn't take many pictures but it was a great weekend.

Best Dad

Cole is the best Dad. When he comes home from a 12 hour work day the first thing he does is play with the kids and help me out. He doesn't ever complain and comes up with creative things to do with the kids. Lexi loves to play in the basement with him. I love Cole so much and am so blessed to have such a righteous husband.

Laugh

Lexi is still making us laugh. The other day I had to take her to a public bathroom. We went to go in but it was occupied. I told Lexi we would have to wait. She looked at me and said, "I have pants on let's go in there." It took me a minute to realize but soon it dawned on me she was looking at the signs. I laughed so hard and then tried to explain to her why she couldn't go in the one with the pants on the sign.

Santa

We took the kids to see Santa at Costco. Lexi was so excited and was trying to figure out how it all worked. When we got to the parking lot she asked us where his sleigh was. Once we actually got to see him she was really nervous and we had to bribe her but she did it. She told him she wanted a camera. Carter was nervous and would cry on and off. He wanted to pull Santas beard. It was a fun night and magical as I explained to Lexi the magic of Santa.

7 Months Old

Carter turned 7 months old just before Thanksgiving. He was sitting up with a little support and getting up on all 4. He now likes baby food and his favorite food is green beans. He is still the happiest little boy you've ever seen and brings so much joy to us.

Gymnastics

Lexi started gymnastics last month. She takes at the same gym I did when I was little. I was so nervous for her to start but it has been really great. She is the smallest one in her class and the youngest one too. She listens to her teachers really well and is grasping the concept of waiting in line and taking turns. She has really improved with her balance and is getting braver. She usually tells me she loves it and asks me multiple times each week if it is the day we go to gymnastics.

Stats

Lexi and Carter went to the doctor for their well child visits this month. Lexi is 3 ft 29 lbs. Carter is now what the doctor called, "an Ellison." He is down to 9% height and 17% weight. He used to be 50% for height so I was a little worried but the doctor said it was fine. Lexi loved going to the doctor and told me she didn't want to go home...that was until the nurse gave her a flu shot in her arm. After that she was very upset and told me, "Mom I can't color today because I have a bandy (band aid) on my arm." She wouldn't move her arm for a few hours because of her bandy. Luckily it fell off and she got over it. She finally knows most of her colors. She still has accidents with potty training but the doctor said her progress is great for a 3 year old.
Carter is sitting up really well now although he still tips over. He gets up on all four and rocks a lot. He loves to be with you and we have to hide from him if we don't want him to cry when we leave him alone. He's decided he likes green beans and peas. He makes a lot of cute sounds that are either really low and deep or high and squeaky. He's started crying when things get taken away from him.