Christmas shopping, flu, and Turkey Day

We have been busy fighting the Mercedes flu bug at our house. Yuck! I hate the puckies! That is just one sickness I can't deal with. She was bad on Monday. She is better today. She hasn't thrown up since yesterday morning so that is great.

So, being the nice mother I am I took Mercedes and Madelyn with me today as I did some Christmas shopping. I have started a little already and today I did a bit more. It is easy to do with Mercedes because she doesn't realize what I am buying. However, having 2 little ones in toe with a cart full of stuff (meaning Mercedes had to walk) proved interesting. She did quite well for being the little monster that she is, however, it was exhausting for the momma. Now, madison said it was okay for me to wrap some presents to put under our tree. Yes, I didn't even update this to let you know we put our tree up on Friday night. It is a really pretty tree this year. We got a ton of new ornaments that I found on sale last year after Christmas. I love the colors on the tree.

This past Saturday was our 8th anniversary. Jason got me a 8 x 10 of Mommy and Madelyn...sweet! I got him a wallet. I know, not too much, but things are tight in our home right now so we are fine with that. We are looking forward to this Saturday when we are going to see a movie and shop....ALONE!!!! Yes, we had family volunteer to watch madelyn so we could be alone for a few hours. How exciting!!!! I can't wait! I might be able to get out 5 words without being interrupted. ha!

Tomorrow we are off to get our family photo done. We need one bad! We are missing 2 kids from out last professional one. ugh! We will also do baby photos and send out annoucements!

On Thanksgiving we are heading over to my brother's house. The kids can't wait! they love spending time with their cousins! We always have a good time with them! I can't wait for some turkey and pie! hee, hee!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!