* We have not yet heard about Travis' promotion. We are now leaning more towards Buffalo, NY. Travis, at the last minute, decided to put in applications for 3 different locations: Mullica Hill, NJ, Buffalo, NY, and San Diego, CA. We can't wait to find out!
* We have just begun a new phase of baby-proofing for Lissy. She was on the verge of crawling in Utah. Poppy kept saying it will be the end of the week. Sure enough, give or take a day, the little lady made her first attempt at crawling. She didn't even have a wounded Combat Carl phase--she went for the real thing! She had been scooting backwards for a while, but was always getting stuck under the couch. She has a very delicate, slow crawl. I love it! Now, she is a pro--still slow--but Lissy is on the go. So, next, climbing up on things--the girl won't quit!
This picture is one of the first attemts at lifting herself into crawling position,
taken at the beginning of November.
A rare photo of all 3--not because they are never together, but because I never have the camera out when all 3 are together.
Garrett just loves Joy School! Here is a great picture of the entire class trying to enjoy a outside break. It was freezing cold on this day, but the kids really wanted to jump on Garrett's upside down trampoline. (We have to keep it turned over because the wind will blow it away.)
At Joy School, we talked about how the Indians helped the Pilgrims. We had a plastic tote as the Mayflower and a blue blanket as the ocean. We took turns crossing the ocean and meeting the Indians and planting gardens. It was so dang cute. After class was over, Lissy took her turn!
The boys were so excited to spend Thanksgiving with Nanny and Poppy and their new pup, Koda. They just played and played and played some more with their cousins. Uncle Troy cooked the turkey in the dutch oven. It was delicious! Thanks for having us!
Lissy showing off her skills!
This year Wyatt couldn't wait to get the tree decorated! It was complete in about 15 minutes. The living room looked like a tornado had come thru...Got a little knot there, Russ!
If you haven't seen Lissy's Happy Meter, here is a great shot taken by Wyatt. This is how you can judge if Lis is truly enjoying herself or not! It is also her greeting to her Daddy...
Alyssa, 6 months
