Fun with Friends!

 We love any time we get with Alex and Christy- they are so fun! The girls tackle them, jump on the trampoline with them, and here they are building a lego castle. Such great friends. 

 Maddie has been reading Felicity and came up with the idea of serving us tea the other day. It was precious to see her make the plan, set the table, and serve us!

 Bring your Beanie Boo to school day (and slippers :) 

 Sweet day celebrating a birthday with dear friends. 

Surprise visit from the O'Briens! We are so thankful for their friendship!

Christmas tree lighting in Occoquan with the Boady's!

We enjoyed watching Reagan perform in the Nutcracker!

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Bring Your Doll to School Day

We made it a thing. Instead of bring your kids to work day, bring your dolls to school day. 

 It's adorable how the little things makes them so excited!

Love being with them. Truly is a joy to teach them. 

Great Memories!

 Ellen Stanton had the Seminary Wives over for a wonderful brunch and time of looking at God's Word. WE were challenged to look at who God is, and respond in awe of His forgiveness and kindness. What we think about is who we are- so meditate on Christ and let Him be the motivation for how we live.

 Dress up fun with the neighborhood! We have a panda, Batgirl, and Kitty.

 Jesse and Alex dressed up, too!

 Everyone! We had our annual hot dogs, chili and trick or treat with the neighbors.

 A highlight of the night is that the Graumans from CA were able to come visit us!

 These sweet girls have been friends since they were babies!

 Abby was able to stay with us for several days. 

The girls baked, talked, giggled, hiked, and just had a fabulous time together!

 Look what they found at the creek- a fox skull!

These sweet girls enjoyed going to church together, and had a hard time saying goodbye. 

What a blessing it is to have such dear friends! 

More Mimi Time

 My mom was able to stay for a little over 2 weeks while Jesse was traveling in October. 

It was great having here here and doing normal life with her!

 American Girl Doll story.

Love the outfit on this one.

 Dissecting at the Azers!

Crayfish

 Perch

 American Girl lunch for an early birthday celebration!

 Maddie got her ears pierced!!

Maddie and her friend got their ears pierced together! 

 We went to Bull Run for a little outing.

    She's growing up.   

It was a great little field trip learning about the Civil War. 

Thanks, Mom, for all you did to help us out. We really loved having you with us!