The McGarys : Numerous November Gratitudes

I was looking in the section across the aisle and when I came back to get the girls I saw this.

I can't believe how different it feels when Daylight Saving Time ends. For the first couple weeks I thought it was time to start getting the kids ready for bed but I'd look at the clock to see 6pm!

Some winter days are just so much easier in pajamas.

I found this on FB. We call our babe Taylor Sailor.

I'm a miserable failure at getting family pictures accomplished. I waited way too long to find an outdoor photographer so I decided against it because everyone I knew was booked for the season and I thought it would be too hard for my Florida kids in the cold.

We decided to try a department store studio with a coupon. I scheduled an appointment online and called the night before to confirm prices. While on the phone I told the employee all the different poses I wanted and she said, "Great, see you tomorrow!" but what she failed to tell me is that their sessions only last 20 minutes and they can only fit 35 pictures on their camera per session.

When she was taking our pictures I wanted to look at them on the computer after every pose so I could see how they were turning out in case we needed to redo them but she wouldn't allow it.

I wanted her to adjust anything that was out of place and direct us toward the most flattering poses but she didn't.

I couldn't see any pictures until after the session was over and there were only two or three of each pose to choose from. I planned on about eight different poses including "school pictures" but none of them turned out so I only bought three images that did look alright. I think even these could have been a lot better but luckily my coupon was a really good deal so I wasn't out much money on this disappointing experience.

I had my first root canal which isn't something I strive for but I'm grateful to not have any sensitive or painful teeth anymore! It got to the point of not being able to sleep without taking pain medication.

Tea party with friend Annie. She and Jayda were born on the exact same day, are in nursery together at church AND the same preschool class.

We went to Boise for our niece Aubree's baptism and drove there on Kallie's birthday so we celebrated that night with cousins and then Aubree was baptized the next day.

Lots. of. cake.

I can't believe she's 8 years old! I remember seeing her as a teeny baby the first time I ever met Brad's family.

Cousins

Cousin Ashley

Movie night

First snowfall

This is what happens when big sisters crash the crib party.

I've been counting down the days until I'm eligible to upgrade my phone because parts of my screen stopped working quite awhile ago so it's been hard to do basic tasks.

Two weeks before my upgrade I dropped my phone while getting in the car, it slid underneath and I proceeded to drive over it.

I took it to Sprint and the employee put a box of phones on the counter. He said I could borrow one until I upgrade. Most of them were old "dumb" flip phones but there was one smart phone. It happened to be a newer version than my own and the screen worked properly so I was actually quite happy to use it for a couple weeks.

Practicing moves on the bed before gymnastics

For Thanksgiving Brad's brother Tyler brought his family to join us. Kallie and Jayda were so excited to see their baby cousin Sawyer.

Grandpa preparing the turkey.

Thanksgiving dinner

Crazy for pie

Every single time Taylor saw her cousin playing with something she was very good about crawling over to take it away. Ya know, to keep her safe and stuff. Taylor's two months older so she's gotta look out for her.

Taylor wants to pop the bubbles but she's stuck!

Playing with silly friend Tanner. He's right in between Kallie and Jayda age wise which means oddly he's in nursery with Jayda and preschool with Kallie.

Constellations. If you look closely you can see Taylor's silhouette in the corner.

It was fun to get out our bin of snow gear after four years! I forgot about all the stuff I had.

On Black Friday we bought anything else we needed for the whole fam to be ready to play outside.