Carrie Underwood Concert

Well Carrie Underwood was phenomenal! The enmax center was packed and the energy was incredible. Ben and I had good seats, albeit uncomfortable ones, but good ones. Little Big Town opened the show and we thoroughly enjoyed them. Carrie Underwood came on and the noise was deafening. She performed songs from both of her albums and seeing her in person is even better than listening to her cds. I had one "mom" moment, in which I shed a tear thinking about my little girls at home while Carrie Underwood sang All-American Girl. She even brought up an 8yr old girl from the audience to sing with her. Ben says he would definitely pay to see her again. I enjoyed myself immensely. She is a wonderful performer and she likes to connect with the audience. It was a night we'll not soon forget.

Virginia

5 Weeks till Christmas!!!

So with so little time until Christmas I find myself with no motivation. And with the list of things I need to do it's no wonder. I still have to do all of my Christmas shopping. I have to convince Ben that Christmas is not horrible just busy and to get the tree out in time for German Christmas on December 6. I have to get my Christmas baking done. Although this year I'm doing double duty and also making sugar-free treats for myself as I have developed a sugar intolerance. I still have to finish decorating the house. I have to wrap presents after I buy them. And I'm still trying to bring organization to our tiny little house.

Mikayla is growing taller everyday and becoming a very cheeky little girl.
Lana is also growing like a weed and is into her copy cat phase.
Noah is standing up but has yet to figure out how to get down. He should be walking by Christmas, hopefully.

On Nov 24, which is Monday, Ben and I are going on a date to the Carrie Underwood concert in Lethbridge. My mom is coming to stay with our kids so that she can put them to bed at their usual time. I'll let you know how the concert goes next week.

We Won!

So on thursday Oct 30 I got a call at 7:25am from Country 95.5fm. They were looking for Ben. They then called his work which didn't work. They called back and I told them to call Cooper's at 8am. They did. And surprised Ben when they told him that he had won tickets to the Carrie Underwood concert in Lethbridge on November 24. Ben had been trying to win tickets since Oct 1st. He was ecstatic. So on Nov 24 Ben and his beautiful wife (that's what he called me on the radio) will be attending the Carrie Underwood concert and we couldn't be happier.
I'll let you all know how the concert is.

Virginia

P.S. My grandmother is doing much better, which just adds to my joy.
Also my little brother Brandon is getting married in June 2009. Now if only our house would sell everything would be great.

We survived Halloween!

This is Lana as Abby Caddabby, the fairy from Sesame Street. She was adorable.

Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures on halloween so this is after. Mikayla doesn't want to dress up as Tinkerbell right now so I'm still trying to get that picture, but I do have one of her as a ballerina. And Noah was a care bear and I promise that i'll get a picture on another day. So in lieu of halloween pictures i have some other cute and funny pictures. Enjoy!

Aren't they cute! Now if only they would cooperate on potty training.

That's all for now.

Virginia