A glimpse into Lillian's days.

The following is an email I received from our sitter a couple of weeks ago. It made me giggle at work which is always good. L stand for Lillian and K stands for her friend. The following comments were made my the sitter. I just thought I'd share. I wish I had a picture of Lillian's face that she made. I can just imagine what it was.

L- I’m very mad at you
K- why
L- You don’t let me be the mom
K- I am the mom
L-you can’t be a mom you are a boy
L- I’m mad
K-okay
L- if you don’t let me be the mom tomorrow, I’m not going to be happy
K- Want to play with your monkey?
L-yes.
It was so funny.She was trying so hard to tell him how she was feeling and why she was angry with him and he was just a typical male…”okay”….then a change of subject. Conveniently, they are both young enough that neither really care or remember what they were angry about 5 minutes ago and they can just carry on with their day. I got a good laugh (to myself of course). I was very proud of Lillian for explaining, or trying as hard as she could, her emotions to Kaden! Good GIRL!!!

Fun with Aunt Uncle Ted, and Austin

We traveled to my sisters for Thanksgiving. It had been a year since any of us had been to the west end of the state. The girls were thrilled to be going until 4 hours into the car ride which made the last 2 to 3 hours very long. Overall though they are good little travelers. They were even better on the way home because they both spent the majority of the time resting. I guess they wore the puppy out but the puppy must have worn them out!
The day after Thanksgiving we all went out to the fairgrounds where Uncle Ted and Austin taught the girls how to shoot archery and a BB gun. The adults got in on the action as well. Needless to say I was a little over dressed in my red paten shoes.

Madeline focused on her target. Uncle Ted helping.

I think the BB gun was taller than she is!
Savvy chasing down prey.

Serious at work.

Somehow Eric missed the red shoes.

Madeline taking aim.

Savvy, Austin's new lab (a.k.a the girls new love)

Austin, my 13 year old nephew received his Christmas present early. A Chocolate Lab, Savvy. The girls mauled the poor puppy the whole weekend. She tried to find safety under the coffee table but would be dragged out before she could get settled. She is adorable. When Lillian saw the pictures tonight she asked when we would see Savvy again. I explained that Savvy would be bigger next time we see her. This brought tears and pleads that she not get bigger.

Trick-Or-Treat

We had a great time. The weather was beautiful. The girls didn't have to even wear coats over their costumes. Grandpa and Grandpa Hudnall were with us for the day. Pat, the girls and I went to an auction in the morning and then I made chili with corn bread for dinner.
The costumes were dreamed of by Madeline. She came up with the idea to be Cincerella before and after the ball. Madeline helped grandma pick out fabric scraps for patches and helped sew them on. Madeline even thought of the idea to use a scrub bucket to collect her candy. She enjoyed having me put "dust" on her face, apron, and kerchief. She was a little disappointed when people didn't know who she was but was thrilled when somone "got it".
Lillian was a very pretty Cinderella who lost her slipper on the way home. Actually they both lost slippers on their way home.
Eli made a visit at the end of the night. He had asked if he could come see Lillian in her costume and she was excited for his visit. Cinderella gave a peck on his cheek when he left!! Julie, his mom said he was singing "Lillian is my girlfriend, before they came. Lillian was singing "Eli is my boyfriend", before they came. My hair is turning grey because of all this "love". But, they are cute:).

"Cinderella" before the ball and at the ball.

Getting treats at Allie's.

Grandpa and Eric's pumpkin carving skills.

Best buds. Quite the duo.

Madeline showing Grandpa how to wear his cap.

Love, Hudnalls

Tea Time

When it was mom and dad's turn to be sick the girls entertained them selves with a tea party.

Picking Pumpkins

On a rare weekend that one of us wasn't sick we traveled to Grandma and Grandpa Hudnalls. Even though the weather was a tad bit chilly we found a little pumpkin patch. The girls had fun pickin out their pumpkins and finding gourds to puchase.

Lillian's Birthday

The princesses are playing Duck, Duck, Goose. Lillian and Eli made sure they were sitting next to each other, as close as possible.

Getting ready for cake.

Ready for the party to begin.

Enjoying the cake before it's baked!

I know it's a little late but thought I would try to catch everyone up on the happenings around here. Last month Lillian turned four. She had a princess party with one prince, Eli. He was a the honorary knight. We had to postpose the birthday party for one week because she had been sick. We've spent quite a bit of time this past month and a half with someone being sick. Hopefully we can put that behind us for a while!