Myth Busters 101

Myth:
Does sugar really give you an energy rush?

Results:
As I was cleaning the house, shampooing the couch and taking down the Christmas decorations Harper decides to test this myth. You see, she had just opened a present from her Grandma J and was excited to see a plastic candy cane full of Reeses Pieces. (One of our favorite treats.) I opened the container for her and went back to my cleaning. Not really putting two and two together that 1) Harper is a sugar junkie and 2) I just gave her a large container of candy. In my ignorance she downed the entire thing. I figured no big deal she just wont get any candy tomorrow. At about 11pm when she was still bouncing off the walls, singing at the top of her lungs, crawling in the guinea pig crate and falling down with laughter I decided that this myth was true.

Twas the Night Before Christmas...

when all through the house, Payeton and Harper were stirring, more than a mouse. As visions of snow flurries danced in their heads, mommy sang out 'please go to bed'. They fluttered around like when in the womb, singing 'oh Santa wont you come soon'. Mommy reminds them that Santa wont appear, while they're running around like villains on beer. So dash away, dash away, dash away all! We climbed in to bed and slept like a doll.

I forgot how exciting Christmas Eve is for a kid. This year I was reminded of the pure joy you have when Santa is coming to town. The girls were so excited and restless that we didn't get to bed until 11pm. (Oh, how Santa has a late night job.) Although, after Santa had visited our house I did have a hard time going to bed. I wanted to wake the girls up and let the Christmas madness begin!

Christmas Hello!

Hello Family and Friends,
Where to begin….we’ve had so much fun this past year and have visited many different places. The girls and I love traveling together (okay maybe Payeton and I…Harper isn’t a fan of the car for long hours). We went to the Great Wolf Lodge in February, Tulip Festival in April, and Seaside Oregon in May. We even made it to Idaho a few times! We also enjoy spending quality time at home and watching movies on the weekends.

Payeton turned six this year and is going to first grade. She enjoys reading, ballet, art and swimming. She took swimming lessons this summer and looked like a little Indian girl by the time they were over. She now swims by herself with no water wings and will put her face in the water! This is a big improvement. She also does ballet and art once a week. She is quite the little artist. I’m going to have to start selling some of her work! Payeton is a great big sister as she always helps with Harper and around the house.



Harper will be two in January. She is a sassy little one with a lot of personality. She enjoys playing with her cousin Conner and big sister Payeton. She loves cats…truly loves cats! She always has a big smile on her face and gives lots of hugs. Harper is looking forward to potty training…or maybe just her mommy. She has been doing really well on using the big potty. Harper also took swim lessons this summer and did great. She loves to swim on hot summer days.



As for me, I will skip the age telling and get strait to the good stuff. I am working in property management and am starting to enjoy it. Someday I will be a jack of all trades! I love the summers in Eastern Washington as they are nice and hot…perfect for swimming. This summer I also had the chance to visit Leavenworth and Missoula, Montana. They are both beautiful places and can’t wait to visit them again. I am hoping to participate in the Missoula Marathon again (although, I’ve been very bad and haven’t run in months). I am always on the go with the girls and enjoy every moment of it. I have been lucky enough to volunteer in Payeton’s classroom at school on occasion.
The girls and I hope that you and your families are doing well and we wish you a very Merry Christmas!

Love: Cidnee, Payeton and Harper