its been awhile

So, its been a while since I"ve posted anything so I will try to re-cap our lives lately.
I think the last time I posted was after our trip to Story City and since then we went on another trip. Well, the kids and I did. My cousin Mollie got married in Pella, so we headed down there with my parents on Nov 11 to hang out. The wedding was beautiful and its always nice to see that side of the family.
The week didn't hold too much for excitement, just the normal routine mixed in with some random other activities. Mark decided to sheetrock the garage to try to keep it warmer in there and in return will add some insulation in there and in the house. we have an older house and its a bit drafty to say the least. The windows aren't sealed well and since we keep the temp set at 67 degrees it gets a bit cool sometimes, so the extra insulation might help a bit.
This weekend has been pretty low key. Friday night I went with my mother in law and sis in law to natural beauty, its a flower place. Every year they have poinsettias that they sell, I have never been there but since I was asked to go I went. Mark actually gave me permission to buy a plant, so I bought 2, they are small so don't worry! Mark was in the garage all day saturday with some helpers(joel and nick) and I think got most of the garage done!
Today, well, Ellie is sick. She has been running a fever all day and just blah. I feel so bad when my kids are sick and I can't do anything to make them feel better. Chloe started to complain her ear hurt too, so we may be in for a long week.
On a better note, it's Thanksgiving weekend!! Just when I feel like I might be losing some weight, the holidays come around and since I love food, it may just ruin my diet.. oh well, there is always a new years resolution right!?
Well, the rest of my family is sleeping so maybe I should do that too!