So much from November to be thankful for. . .
My growing belly. . .
This was taken at 23 weeks when I could look straight down and still see my toes.
This one was taken the last week of November at 27 weeks. It still doesn't seem real that I have a living, growing baby inside me and I am grateful everyday for this wonderful gift Heavenly Father has blessed me with.
Madi finished "The Series of Unfortunate Events" at the beginning of the month. It took her less than 2 months to finish all 13 books! I'm grateful for a fun series that kept her motivated and constantly reading!
She was immediately on the hunt for another good series. She gave "The Chronicles of Narnia" a try but only ended up reading "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe".
November 8th was our ward Primary Program. I was totally bummed I forgot to take a picture before Church, so I made my girls take a selfie with me before bed to document this special Sunday that we work and prepare so hard for. This was my 3rd primary program as Primary President. I am grateful for my calling that has allowed me to be in primary with my kids!
I am grateful for relaxing Sunday afternoons when I walk in and find everyone happily playing board games with dad. I'm grateful for a husband who loves his children and makes time for each of them.
I'm grateful for the Costco car wash that does a fabulous job! I'm even more grateful for my handsome little sidekick who I get to spend my days with. He's such a huge helper!
I'm grateful to Spencer for introducing Calvin to egg, cheese, and ham sandwiches.
Cal's hooked and asked for them almost every afternoon for several weeks!
I love how Calvin pulls the stool up and walks me through every step - the pinch of salt and pepper, how to flip the egg, how to cook the toast, how to slice the cheese. I loves the ownership he feels over his lunch!
I'm grateful for the Camarillo library and all the wonderful books we check out every week!
I'm grateful for good friends and play dates for my kids. Madi Kaye and Maddie Mae made pinecone bird feeders:
Elle and Ella did a puzzle . . .
then ate cookies outside and entertained Calvin and Macee.
Cal and Macee are just too cute for words!
Elle lost her first 2 teeth this month. I'm grateful for my kids and the excitement they bring into my life!
Elle had her country of origins presentation on the 18th. I am super grateful for her amazing teacher who went above and beyond to put on a great potluck event that evening in their classroom.
Elle was adorable and said her part perfectly, "Hi, my name is Eleanor Jenkins. My country of Origin is Wales. One interesting thing I learned about Wales is that it is the island of song. Welsh people love to sing."
I made Shepherds Pie (a Welsh dish) for my contribution to the potluck. I sure was grateful for those awesome goggles that helped me chop up onions without totally tearing up.
Cal got his first canker sore which was a total nightmare when Elle got one a couple years back. Miraculously it went away just after a day! SO grateful we didn't have to deal with it longer than that!
Cal shaking his finger while not opening his mouth - signaling for me NOT to put any medicine into his mouth.
We were able to get our family picture taken on the 14th. I was so grateful to my dear friend who offered to trade services and let me take her family's picture in exchange for her taking our picture. She's an amazing photographer and I was so thankful to get it over with and order Christmas cards before December 1st.
I'm grateful for relaxing weekend afternoons to snuggle on the couch with dad!
I went to the temple early Saturday morning (the start of our Thanksgiving break) so Spencer took the kids out for breakfast at Waypoint Cafe. Lucky kids!
We wrapped up our month with camping in Monterey with my parents for Thanksgiving. So grateful to these amazing parents of mine!
