November 2012

Our little Lady Bug turned 1 year old!  We did a Ladybug theme party (of course) and had a few friends over for cake.  Xanthie didnt really get that the party was for her, but once JR showed her how to eat her cake (with her hands), she got that the cake was for her.

We were so happy that Grandma and Grandpa Pugner were willing and able to make the 2 day drive from Missouri to Reno this month.  It is so nice that they can do that, since it is pretty hard for us to get out there.
We did a lot of playing, showing off  new birthday presents, and just general wearing out of  the grandparents.  All 3 kids had colds, and they are so good at sharing. :)  Everyone at our house had the sniffles by the end of our visit.  We are hoping that next visit will be germ free!!

No matter how this last picture looks, the kids LOVED having Grandma and Grandpa here.  It was just bedtime at the moment...and JR was ready!!



James had a birthday this month also.  Old Man.  We all went out for his and Grandma Betty's birthday dinner at the Black Bear Diner.  We love this restaurant!  Not only are the food and prices good, but it is a very kid friendly place.  the last 2 times we have gone there, we have sat in the back of the restaurant, alone, where our kids can run around and not bother anyone.
I guess we didn't take any pictures of James opening presents for his birthday.  Just the Birthday dinner (above).  Sorry sweetie!  But at least I made him some yummy creme brulee for his birthday "cake".  We will remember that without pictures :)

Thanksgiving was nice also.  We drove to Sacramento to be with the Wohlford side of the family.  Always a good spread!  I see now that we only took a few pictures here also.  I have got to get better at taking pictures...until we can afford to have a photographer on retainer.
Happy Thanksgiving!!