CHARLOTTE, WHERE ARE YOU?

This morning I'm finally taking down the rest of Christmas stuff. Yeah I know! My friend called me this morning as I went outside to take down the garland from our porch. I came in put down the phone and called for Charlotte to see what she was up to. No answer! I went into here room and called again, no answer! I went into my room and called for her, no answer! For about a minute I was running into each room and calling her name, and no answer! By this time I'm screaming her name! I go outside, thinking maybe she came out when I was on the phone! No Charlotte! Ahhhh! I run back into the house start screaming Charlotte's name, NO ANSWER! I run outside again and see my neighbor and say, "I can't find CHARLOTTE!" I run back in my house and my neighbor is behind me yelling her name too! When all of a sudden I hear a small voice say,"mom?" I see Charlotte's little face hiding behind the door in my closet. My neighbor saw that we were ok and left me to my emotions. As I held and gave her a big hug the panic left my body.  I talked to Charlotte about how she scared me when she didn't answer me. She hugged me and patted my back. Now that this little scare is over I can only imagine what Charlotte was thinking as she was sitting there in the closet. "There's no way I'm coming out here while she's yelling at me. I just wanted to play hide n'seek!"
I feel a little silly, but justified at the same time. Of course my house was crazy, as my neighbor is trying to help me find my child.  For a spilt second I was so embarrassed, but life goes on.  I'm just glad that Charlotte is okay!
(p.s. she is so grounded when she is ten!)

Surprise...Christmas in St. Louis!

Yup that's right, my wonderful husband surprised me with a trip to STL for Christmas. Not only was it a surprise for me, we were able to surprise our families as well. The looks on our parent's faces, were priceless! Lot's of pictures, so get ready.

 We got to see our dear friends the Holmes, who live in New Hampshire. We chaperoned the youth dance together. More like we danced with all of the teens, and had a great time.

Our cute girls played together too!

We were able to see a few friends while we were there, but not as many as would have like to. They're always so many faces we want to see, but never enough time. There's always next time, right?
I hope everyone's Christmas was merry and bright as we turned our thoughts and actions to our Savior. Merry Christmas...a month late.
P.S. If you were wondering where your Christmas card is? It's still on our computer. We didn't get very far with it this past year. So this year you'll get two cards.  haha

Family Photos!

I loved how our family photos turned out this year! Thanks Kristina! Here are some of our favorites...

FRIENDS

This past month I was able to see some of my friends from college. I hadn't seen Lori and Vanessa since 2004! We got together for dinner: Us three, two of Lori's three kids, Vanessa's two kids, Charlotte, and my sweet husband.  It was wonderful seeing them, but next time I think we'll leave the kids at home.

Charlotte and Annie

Yesterday our friends Aiden and Annie came over so their mom could run some errands. Aiden was pleased that I had some boy toys, but was disappointed when Duck Hunt wouldn't work. Annie and Charlotte got along for the most part. Three words: Charlotte doesn't share! But they did pose for some cute pictures!

Say "cheeeeese"!

They are just so cute!

They are talking...well texting! They look like all of the teenagers in my life!

Aiden was such a good sport!

Where I Spend my Tuesday nights...

is with these great ladies! It's such a great pleasure to work with women who inspire you!

On the Tenth of this month, we had our end of the year event called Young Women in Excellence! The girls showed all things they have achieved this past year. I was really impressed by all of the activities they  are involved in and different projects they've  accomplished. Way to go girls!

Here are some pictures from the evening:

She makes me smile!

Charlotte loves towels! There will be times where she just walking around with a wash cloth on her head. Not only are they for her head, but they are perfect size for her babies. She is such a good mama to her babies. She rocks, feeds and kisses them everyday!

The Fuhriman family...a bunch of clowns!

Hope you had a Happy Halloween!