Cookies and Soup

I tired to write a post a couple of days ago 

but

I just couldn't get my head together.

We have been busy doing lots of things as usual

the kids are thrilled it's Christmas

we made Christmas tree cookies today

they decorated them with mm ornaments and green frosting

I am surprised they are sleeping from all the sugar.

We also made a huge pot of soup

so 

hopefully we can just eat that and I won't have to cook for a while.

The girls have been busy skating

and riding

and playing

and cleaning.

We have been trying to get our act together and get a few neglected places sorted out.

it has worked out pretty well.

I hosted a girls night out last week and did a toy swap

Dusty and I took the left over toys to the sally-ann

it turned out pretty good.

Dusty crossed off his "good deed" for the week

although I am pretty sure he could of crossed out a few more....

I decided to paint the office...

So

dusty painted the office this week and it looks great

so much better and brighter.

The girls love it

and I love it

which means the room is actually being used again for what it was supposed to be used for.

Everyone has been super helpful lately

which either means

I am cantankerous or

I look like I need help

either way it's been nice to have the kids be extra thoughtful.

Especially Penny...

I don't remember the last time I had to bend down to get anything!

This week felt long

but I think that next week will probably be better.

It's supposed to be warmer

which means Dusty and the girls will be out riding their ponies

and the chickens will lay more eggs

and there won't be frozen hoses to string out and drain

and its report cards and the last week of November and the relief society Christmas party

and I don't have a doctor's appointment...

Tomorrow promises to be the start of a good week...