Look of the Week {Sassy Stripes}

My mom bought me this cute striped dress last month...I liked it and all, but come on...it was only three colors...I could not resist the temptation to sass it up a bit with some pink, green, red, and black striped tights...Please excuse the shoes, I about threw a fit when my mom told me she wouldn't run out that very minute and buy me some shoes with stripes on them...so I had to settle for boring polka-dots. That woman needs to realize that one must sacrifice for fashion. I obviously didn't get my fashionista genes from her!
It's cold here in Bend, so in order to complete the outfit, I just had to put on my 80's inspired stripped puffy vest. This kept me warm and added even MORE great color to the ensemble. Simply Divine!

Because I'm such a caring big sister, I had to get Miles in with the fashion of the week too. Here he is striking his best pose for the camera, in his own sassy stripes.

Work it Miles, Work it!

Hey Baby, Want Some Turkey??

This weekend was a blast...we had a great time hanging out with good friends and family, who could ask for anything better? Our best day? Thanksgiving of course!

We worked up our appetites with a bit of sledding Thursday morning. We piled the kids and the dogs in the back of the car and drove up to Bachelor where we met the Vigeland clan for some time in the snow. The girls (Jadyn and Ava) LOVED sledding and flew down the slopes with no fear what-so-ever...so much so that I thought about going to buy them helmets (then Galen called me paranoid so I didn't).

I think they may have hit a bump right when I took this, look at Galen's face! ha.

Miles getting in on the action.

Ole carted all 3 of these crazy kids to the bathroom. Guess he was training for when they have their next one!

After a morning of fun, we came back home for a nap and some cooking (this year we made the pie, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes). Then headed over to Babbie and Papa's for dinner. Ava got herself all dolled up for the occasion...

We had a blast at my parent's house..eating WAY too much and drinking copious amounts of wine (except for this girl...she's due any day now)...

Ready to eat some FOOD!

Our wonderful Host and Hostess with their prized bird.

CHEERS! These kids didn't eat much, but drank a ton of the sparkling cider. Miles on the other hand, ate all of his turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce all blended up together (Gag!) he loved the stuff!

Dude, I'm stuffed. Time for a nap.

The girls doing a dance routine, some after dinner entertainment.

Good Night!

The kids (except for Miles) ended up staying awake till about 11:30~! And the adults kept the party going till around 2AM. It was such a fun night, but I think we all paid for it the next day!! Having kids and being hungover=Not so much fun!

Look of the Week {Neck-alicioius}

Can't decide what to wear for your play date with your cute next-door neighbor boy?
Don't worry, I've got the answer...Make a statement with lots-o-necklaces!! This "piled on look" is all the rave in Hollywood these days, so why not create this for yourself?

If a bright colored patterned dress isn't doing it for you, glam yourself up with accessories galore!
It's easy, just grab your mommy's shoe box of old jewelry and put EVERYTHING on. I promise you'll be the envy of every preschooler on your block.
Warning: All of these necklaces can weigh you down, and you may need to discard a bunch of these mid play-date. If this happens, be sure to have your mommy help you take them off, or you'll end up getting them all stuck in your hair like I did, ouch!

Puppy Love

A Boy And His Dog

Bottle Protector
Jungle Gym

A Visit With Auntie Jessie

Last Thursday and Friday we were lucky enough to have Jessie come to Bend on business. I don't know who has more fun, the kids with her or Jessie with the kids. I think we have a future mommy on our hands, I'd be willing to bet they start popping out kids in the next year or so. Hurry it up guys!

Mommy in training...doing the early morning feed for me!
Best Buddies

Look of the Week {Red Rocks}

No, I'm not turning this into a fashion blog, I'll leave that up to the pros...but, inspired by Ava getting so glammed up each day in a new "eccentric" fashion, I've decided to do a weekly post called Ava's "Look of the Week." Here goes:

According to all the fashion mags, bright colors are in this season, so Ava suggests wearing a bright colored tutu and leggings for that pop of color. Then match that up with any dingy sweatshirt and be sure not to brush your hair to give you that
"Just Escaped from the Insane Asylum" look.

This look is great for trips to Costco and the drug store with Mom. It can also be paired with a pair of snow boots and a rain jacket for those cold winter days. I just love the comments I get from all the people in the store, they love me, they REALLY love me!

She's Baaaack!

For awhile there I thought Ava's obsession with dressing herself had gone by the wayside, but for the past couple weeks, she's been at it again in full force. She went to school in this last week, and I told her teacher to get ready to see the "real Ava"...I think she looks so cute...just look at that pose!
Mr. Miles is doing great as always. This is his favorite face to make, he loves to suck on his lower lip. The alligator is his new best friend. He has to have it whenever he sleeps, loves to chew on it's tail. I guess it's better than than a binkie like Ava had!