Growing up anytime we were sick my Dad would make us a "nest" and cover us with the "hunting bears blanket," his blanket that lived in his hunting truck and had that special dad smell.  There was something about it that always made us feel a little better.

Today Kimber is feeling a little puny so I made her a nest on the couch and covered her with her dad's blanket.  She snuggled right in and is dozing off as I type this.

These shoes arrived in the same package today.  Kimber didn't have to wait to open these ones though.  I felt like a bad mother yesterday when she wore her size 7 black ballet flats and her feet were obviously squished. 

 I always try to have my Christmas shopping done before Thanksgiving, which means I have already been busy.  Last week when I saw these little shoes for Kimber on 6pm.com for $18 I just couldn't pass them up.  When it comes to shoes for my girls I always buy name brand because I like to get money's worth.  If they can't withstand the washer and some major wear and tear, I always pass them up.  Can't wait for Christmas!

I love having girls.

My friend brought over her Bumbo chair for Lucy to try out.  I can't say she's in love, but sometimes it frees my hands up for a few minutes when I need them the very most.

You gotta love the Sunday comics.

I'm learning that if you need a patient subject for accomplishing your photography assignments, use an adult.  She was willing to wait around me while I adjusted this and that and repositioned her over and over again.  Thank you Alyssa!