Doesn't matter the weather... early or late... indoors or outdoors...
we are all always down for a game of fetch!
It's been so cold this week, most games have occurred in our living room and hallway.
"No throwing balls in the house" is definitely not a rule in this house! Ha! Ha! 
We are so ready for warmer weather!  

The weatherman predicted up to 7 inches of snow for Stillwater. We stocked up on bread, snow ice cream ingredients,  new gloves, and an extra pack of bully sticks to get us through the storm... And we got a nice dusting. I was really looking forward to a big snow, but we'll take what we can get. 

The girls love the snow!

My, oh my, what a busy month! I am so behind on the blog and emails.
It's been a month full of adventures, family time, and holiday celebrations! It has been a beautiful end to a wonderful year. I hope all of our families had a fantastic holiday season and we wish you all the best in the upcoming year!

​We are looking forward to 2020! 

Merry Christmas, from all of our girls... and baby Thomas! 

I'm not sure how it's possible, but we have officially entered the final month of the year!
​Time flies when you're having fun. 

 Lola watching The Grinch with her girl... Seriously, this dog has no idea she's not a human! 

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!
I hope your holiday is full of love, family, friends, and food.
If you ask me what I'm thankful for this year, these kids, those pups, and the three un-pictured family members would certainly be at the top of my list. Followed by caffeine and naps. :) 

Today's adventure included a "walk through the wildness" as my kiddos like to call it. We made our way through the trails, to each of the ponds and followed the creek until we were all too tired to walk back... and then we walked back! Ha! Ha! 

I love this time of year! It is so easy to spend the entire day outside when the weather isn't too hot or too cold! I wish I would have taken more photos.

After the late night of trick or treating and the early morning getting the big girls to school, we are spending today being way too lazy, allowing way too much screen time, and eating way too much candy! We'll try to be more productive tomorrow. 
I love these little couch potatoes!

REAL LIFE: The baby was extra grumpy, the 8 year old was too cool to participate in our circus theme, Lola ran out the doggy door in the pouring rain/sleet protesting her clown costume, and Livie is clearly not pleased either.... 5000 pictures and an equal amount of bribes and treats, and this was as good as it got today! Ha! Ha!
​Maybe we'll try again tomorrow.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE!

---From my circus to yours! :) 

Our last little pup made her way home first thing yesterday morning. We took advantage of our new found freedom and took the kids to the pumpkin patch to thank them for all their hard work. Then we came home and took the dogs for a nice long walk, and we ALL slept in this morning for the first time in 8 weeks... It was so nice, but it has been very quiet around here today and we are certainly missing all the excitement the babies bring! 

We have had a lot of people ask how Miss Lola is doing... Let me tell you, she is very much enjoying not having to share our attention anymore. We are also glad to not have to share our sweet girl with nine others! 

Once again, thank you to everyone who trusted us to help grow their families! I am certain they all went to wonderful families and we look forward to following their adventures with you!