Hollie's 15th friend birthday! We started at our house where they got to write down their ideas for pranks. We went out to have pizza at Roundtable and then to Laserquest. The girls were singing songs all the way home. Highlights of the night for us was the random question and answers. Example.... What questions would you ask your parents if they had to tell the truth? Arielle had the best answer, " Where do you hide my Christmas presents." Kate was hilarious every answer that applied she would say," To save the Earth." Twice she said, "to save the polar bears." Then once in response to what animal would you be,"Polar Bear." Hollie enjoyed being surrounded by such good friends.

Our 13th year at the Macy's Parade Hollie now 15 and Lauren 11 ! It rained lightly throughout the parade. They did add new floats and different groups this year! We took the girls to get Santa pics afterwards which they didn't fight us on at all. I told them that they could stand behind Santa however when they got up there Santa challenged them. He said " Are you to old to see Santa?" It was obvious he was in character. Afterwards we went to the CrabPot on the waterfront and to the Olde Curiosity Shoppe.

Hollie's 15th birthday cake, with all my love..... Mom

Hollie's hair being decorated by Amelia her 5yr old cousin. She celebrated her 15th birthday after thanksgiving at Nana's house. Highlights she received a riding helmet and beautiful necklace. Comic books, fun socks, gift card, and clothes. It was a wonderful day.

AMELIA TURNS FIVE

Maddy and Amelia's Birthday

My niece's birthday was on Nov 13th and 14th (November is a busy month for me) Maddy turned 13 years old! I wish you could see her outfit she was so cute. She is usually the post child for Ambercrombie and Fitch. Her and her friend (in picture) were signing Karaoke until Amelia now 5yrs old (where the time goes I don't know) took over. Amelia had several friends and family over and they were cute. She opened her gifts with an enthusiasm that prompts you to want to give her more. At one point she dramatically was hugging another little girl saying "I love it Annabell this was exactly what I want" All just too cute.

GEORGIA IS NOW TWO !

Miss Georgia turned two last week can you believe it! We all went to Spaghetti Factory on Nov 13th for dinner. Georgia was cute she smiled at everyone and strangers would stop by the table to tell her Happy Birthday. In this picture she was eating the chicken off the side of the cake before it was cut. She was into farm animals so I made her a cake with what was suppose to be chickens and ducks. Although I ended up making them all chickens. Talented I know. I am so privileged that I get to be a part of her life.

Hollie and Katherine together since birth

The girls together a rare event! They are no longer joined at the hip and are very different at this time. Like most little girl friendships as soon as they became older they developed different interests. Katherine is very into fashion and her future goals. Hollie is into Japanese Anime and lives in the now. I have to say that when I saw this picture though it just melts my heart. I do love seeing them together. It was just 12 yrs ago Aimie and I were sitting in the Milton house talking about what they would be like when they grew up. It happened so fast.

We are in the playoffs

Lauren's team is now 2nd in their division and are headed to the playoffs Saturday 22nd of November! The team she played this last Saturday was brutal. The very first play only 60seconds into the game Lauren was pushed in the back hard enough she fell to the ground. She of course being the tough girl she is got up, mad and took the ball on the next play. This team was not skilled just a lot of elbows and open hand slapping. Lauren did get called for pushing after she had been pushed several times she had enough and took the girl to the ground. She was upset because #1 she got called and hates being in the wrong ,2nd the other team got a free penalty kick. Our girls won the game 3-0. We have a wonderful coach and hope to win the playoffs next!

They Won !

Wow, what a game in beautiful Enumclaw! If you are a soccer purist, this was a game for you. A lot of crisp passing, defense, and of course, Seattle weather fit for November. This was a tournament game and our opponent was an undefeated team. But our girls played hard in the blowing wind and pouring rain. The game went into overtime at 1-1. Then the prettiest center pass to a charging forward put us ahead for the rest of the game. Lauren played most of the game as a midfielder and was unbelievable against the more aggressive opponents. She matched their intensity while claiming ownership to her territory of the field. The parents, including Leah, were losing their voices from rooting their team to an unexpected victory. Congratulations, girls! We will be back next Sunday in this tournament!

Lauren about to go out with a group of friends from school. This is the first year where I did not go out with the kids, which was hard. She had a great time and got a ton of candy. She was so cute in her little cheer skirt.

Hollie as Lady Gwendolyn for Halloween. This was the first year that she did not go house to house. She chose to join another good friend and help make this a special Halloween for little children at St. Luke's Church. I have never been so proud of her dedication to others. I always have said that the peace corp will be blessed to have her. My brother in laws best friend happened to be at the church with his small daughter. They were in Hollie's line as she was in charge of the Duck Pond Game, this was a fishing type game.

Another Child had cut in line (Hollie had already c/o how many little kids would not wait their turn), Hollie politely reminded this child that they had already had a turn. The parents of that child said that they hadn't been in this line. So Hollie then informed them that they needed to then wait their turn and pointed to the back of the line. She is such a rule follower and a good citizen.