Well, to say that I have taken a break from blogging is an extreme understatement! I feel like I haven't had time to breathe, let alone blog lately. I knew that returning to the classroom would take up more of my time, but it seems to have taken up ALOT more time. I love my new position and I have a nice class with, of course, a couple of exceptions, but overall I am so, so glad to be back in the classroom. From the first day back, it just felt like I had come home again.
Below is a hodge-podge of pictures from the last month or so. Shelby turned 5 on November 11. That was difficult for me. Somehow, she just seems to big and grown up all of a sudden. She rarely comes up and snuggles with me anymore (she's too busy moving) so when she does I cerish it all the more. Sarah is still very, very snuggly. She has such a unique personality about her. She is very dramatic and easily flies off the handle at the smallest thing. On the other hand, she knows what she wants and expects to get it. This is a blessing and a curse! :)
We are all very excited to have 2 weeks off for Christmas vacation and the girls are very eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus this year. Shelby very happily realized that there is only 1 row left on our Advent calendar today. Exciting stuff!
I hope to get some Christmas pics up next week!
We went to Breakfast with Santa at Timber Pointe golf club again this year. I say it is the only way to go visit Santa! No long lines and over priced photos.
The girls built a snowman with daddy after our big December snow. Luckily for him, the weather has stayed cold and he is still standing in the front yard.
The girl's new swing set. We were lucky enough to get this for FREE from a house near Nate's parents that had been abandoned. The real estate agent wanted it out, and we were happy to help. The girls love it! We even had to use it on the day of our first big snow. 
