Paci Fairy has come!

So yesterday while sorting through all the clothes to change them out for the season, Isabella declared she was paci free. SO she went and collected what we thought was all her paci's and preceded to throw all of them in the trash. Right before we left to go run some errands she came out of her room with a paci in her mouth. He explanation was she would keep just one. So we let her keep that one paci until she went to bed and then took all the rest we could find and got rid of them. She had a pretty good night, only getting up once to ask for it. This morning though was a completely different story. She cried for about 20 minutes asking for it. We explained that the paci fairy had come and collected all of her paci's while she slept. I think if I can keep her mind off of it today it will be a good day. At least we know that when we head to Disney world this next fall she will be broken of it and we won't have to search the parks for lost paci's......LOL

November is here....and its a NEW MONTH!

WOW....can you believe November is here! It feels like 2010 has flown by so fast. Only 8 more weeks til Christmas. So much to get accomplished between now and then, for sure. Baking, decorating, Christmas Band concert, Dance Concerts, LOTS and LOTS of Mary Kay parties, and tons of family and friend gatherings. This truly is my favorite time of year. The aroma of pumpkin spice and apple pie in the air makes my heart very warm. Thanksgiving and Christmas traditions make this season a very bright season in the Whitmore home.
So this is what is going on with all of us crazies in this house :) Noah has made 3rd chair in his coronet/trumpet class, he has private lessons going on once a week and seems to be doing very well. He loves his music! I am so thankful God gave him that wonderful talent. He now has another girlfriend, and has asked her to the dance at school. I was a very proud mom when he actually told me and didn't keep it from me for 8 mos. LOL
Grace is dancing alot of hours a week right now in preparation for Christmas performaces and competitions that will be held in the Spring. She is doing great in school, and keeping up with her grades with as much as she has going on. It seems like every weekend she is gone with friends. She is quite the social butterfly, for sure.
Jonah is doing very well in school. He has voiced that he wants to play baseball in the spring so we are currently looking for a league to put him in. He is now in the Big Kids children's church and is doing wonderful in there. He loves Jesus so much. He too has started taking an interest in music, but his is more with his voice. I love to listen to him worship. Makes my heart melt with joy.
Isabella is just Izzie! Playful and talkative ALWAYS! Not sure where she gets that from. She is going to be 4 so soon, seems like yesterday when we were waiting for her to arrive safely. I just can't believe how fast time flies. She is home full time with me and keeps asking when she gets to start dance with Gracie. So I guess she will be starting this next year.
Jas and I are doing great....just busy as ever! Keeping each other sane every day :) He is recovering really well from his surgery. Thank you Jesus! Getting back to his old routine for the most part.
I am running wild with Mary Kay, with HUGE goals to attack this month. I know it can be done, because I am walking in God's will. And when we are in his will all things are possible, as long as we are doing the work.
So here we are....NOVEMBER!!!!!! And a happy, busy one it will be :) Enjoy your month and remember to take time to reflect on what you are thankful for this joyous season. Love, Melissa