Trevor Gingerbread House Cooking Class

Last year Santa gave Trevor a certificate for the Young Chefs Academy here in Rogers and today we turned it in for a gingerbread house class!  He didn't know a soul there but that didn't stop him from having a great time!!   Plus he got to bring home his yummy treat!

Trevor Wins the Kindness Award at School!

Mommy will never forget the huge smile Trevor had on his face as he ran home from the bus stop anxious to show her the award he one at school today!  For those who know him, it's no surprise at all that he would win a Kindness Award.  He's the Mayor of 2nd grade and a friend to all.  We are so so so proud of you Trevor Hillins! 

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer

After Trevor's birthday party we went home and got ready for a fun night down in Fayetteville - Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer with Sophia and parents!

We had great seats!

After the show we ate at Doe's Eat Place by the Walton Art's Center.  We'd been wanting to try it and the steaks did not disappoint. 

After that we walked around the square and took pictures!  It was unseasonably warm so it was great to be outside!  

Trevor's 8th Birthday Party

Trevor wanted his 8th birthday party to be a repeat of his 7th, so we made it happen.  Only changes - he wanted a cookie cake:

And he wanted Taco Bell instead of pizza!

He invited a few kids from Sporting, the neighbor kids, and a few kids from his class including Mabry who didn't know another girl there but the girls quickly bonded and were a force to reckon with on the field!

They split into teams and we had two games going on.

Quick picture before food!

After food we headed back to the field and split into 2 teams for dodge ball!

Mommy told the parents to come back at 12:45 if they wanted to take on the kids in a game of soccer dodge ball!  

Game on!!!  Parents and kids both agreed it was the best time!!!!  Lots of laughter and competitiveness came out!!!

So 16 kids plus Sophia and siblings for a total of 20!  All smiles!  Happy birthday Trevor!

Kids Well Checks and Stats

We LOVE the kids pediatrician and the fact that he lives by us for quick access if needed ;-) But he played soccer in South Africa and always plays a bit with Trevor in the clinic hallway.  He's funny but thorough.  He's a keeper!  Both kids passed with flying colors!

Trevor's Stats:

62lb 9.6oz (73rd percentile)

53" (87th percentile)

Ashley's Stats:

44lb 6.4oz (77th percentile)

45" (90th percentile)

November Happenings

Another busy month - aren't they all?  Ashley is working super hard at school!

One day Trevor complained of a headache but wasn't running a fever so he went to school.  Well, nurse called around 11:30 that he had a 102 fever and let us tell you that he looked so sad when Mommy got him from school. :(  

He recovers pretty quickly with naps and resting though!  

Guess who came home from school sick the next day?  

Aye caramba!  Sickies everywhere!  #kidjail  Thankful that Mommy stays home and can take care of the sickies!  We played a lot of the game Bethlehem which gets brought out every Christmas.

Soccer practice nights go a lot smoother when Joe's sister Anya is also there!

Ashley and her buddy Siena from Pinnacle both do soccer at school.  When Mommy came early one day she saw what they do at soccer - chat :)

We have a landscaper that does all things outside but Trevor still wanted to do some leaf gathering!

He loved using the leaf blower to make a big pile to jump in!

Until he jumped in and got bit by this bug.  Ugh.

Field trip at school to the Amazeum!

Mommy barely recognized this Walmart cashier when her friend sent the pic!

We decorated super early for Christmas this year because we were in AZ from 11/18-11/27 so either we decorated on the 12th or waited until 12/2.  We all agreed we'd rather enjoy it longer so up on Ashley's birthday it went!

Playdate at the BCC with Trevor's buddy Kade while Ashley had swimming lessons.

Getting spoiled by Miss Michelle with birthday presents.

Looking cute at school!

Building his new Lego set while Ashley had swimming lessons.

Last minute play date with Lucy all day while sister Siena had her tummy issues checked out.  Lucy was excited to attend Ashley's dance class  - even picked out what she would wear from Ashley's closet.  Cutie pies!

Toby with a rare treat! Fatty!