A House of Painters: "The Light of My LIfe"

Before I get to far into what all went on tonight I wanted to take a moment and talk a little about this past week. Quentin had several hours that he had to take off so he decided to take the whole week of Thanksgiving off. The girls and I loved this because it meant that he would be home during the day. Clarissa loved it because Quentin and I would switch off who took her to school and who picked her up. Kimberly is a big daddies girl so you would often find her cuddled up with Quentin reading stories. On Monday Quentin wanted to bake cookies and Kimberly was very excited to help and wondered if her best friend could help too. He said SURE, so the 3 of them made cookies. We also did lots of running around town and out of town getting things done during the day that we don't normally get to do so that was really nice as well.

Making cookies and boy where they YUMMY

Kimberly waiting VERY patently to help with "Clean Up"

I just HAD to add this picture!

We had a great Thanksgiving at my parents house. It was great to be around family for such a special holiday and I didn't get many pictures but my dad got a few at the dinner table so those will be posted when I get them!

TODAY- Early this morning me and a few of my friends decided to go Black Friday Shopping. We only hit one store and it opened at midnight so it wasn't to bad. I got great deals and I know that the girls will be VERY happy this Christmas. This was my 3rd year doing Black Friday and by far the best year yet!

Then at 7:00pm was the Lighted Christmas Parade. We have not been to in in several years because the weather has been bad and yes it was cold tonight but it wasn't so bad if you bundled up. But we also had one of our family members in the parade. CLARISSA! She was an angel for the St.Pats float. We where so happy to be on the correct side to get pictures and wave at her. She really stood out in her bright pink coat, light up glasses, and her beautiful smile.

Kimberly before leaving for the parade, and Clarissa IN the Parade

We got home or at least the girls and I did. Quentin and one of his friends where dropped off at another friends house for a card night. I had planned for the girls and I to get home, in our pj's and the girls would enjoy some hot Coco. Everything went according to plans TILL they realized that daddy brought up the Christmas tree. The REALLY wanted to put it up and decorate it to surprise Daddy when he gets home. After I figured out how to put the tree together and how to fix the 2 broken lights we where ready to add some colored lights and the ornaments. The girls had a great time and so did I. We then started to sing our favorite Christmas songs and I thought it just added to the already perfect moment. I just love being a mom, its the greatest feeling in the world.