The Thompson Tree is Up

We told the kids on Friday that since Keith had Saturday off work we would put the tree up. Well you can imagine, that was the first thing they mentioned when they got up and the only thing they talked about all morning. I had a hair appointment at 11:00, so after a great husband prepared breakfast, I left to do the girl thing leaving instructions that they could put the tree up but had to wait for me to decorate. When I got home....I walked into the kitchen and there was a tree in the middle of it. As I walked in the Dinning room...a tree, and as I entered the living room....two trees! Well I got what I asked for! Keith was in the mood to decorate since we really didn't do much the previous year so he got out all the trees he could find. Actually he found one more after I got home so we have a total of five trees up. Some of you know how big our house is, so as I heard people say they were getting rid of their old tree and getting a new one I asked if I could have the old one. We have plenty of room for one more tree. I guess I didn't realize it has now totaled up to five...anyway, Keith decided to put a tree in each room that goes up the tower. Boy does it look nice! I will get a picture of the house when we are all done. The girls were SO EXCITED to get a tree in their room. Lola wanted to go up and rest her eyes in her bed to enjoy the tree...cute! We still have a mess but did get some stuff done. Guess what I'm doing today?? Getting everything out can be such a mess, but fun. The kids had fun. They enjoyed helping me get the village up (which hasn't been out for a couple years). We put that up above the tree on the ladder that Keith helped me put in the tower. He placed some barn boards over the ladder and I put my village up there. It worked since our tree looks a little shorter since we gained the extra ceiling space. It was Kolton's turn to put on the star. That was so funny! After he was done trying to eat the tree and as I was waiting for my camera to get into gear he just looked at me like "Why am I up here?". I also got some cute pictures of the kids so click on the flicker link to check those out. I love our tree! It is so bottom heavy with the ornaments! How I will miss that some day! Well...I'm off to get the day started. I think I heard Kolton upstairs. Hope to touch base soon!!

~Tina

The FIRST Snow!

We had our first snow last night. The kids were so excited to make snow angels, snowmen, and have a snowball fight in our less than an inch snowfall! They couldn't wait to get outside and left strict orders to have the hot chocolate ready when they come in. My nephews Chase and Skylar were in on the action and everyone managed to cover themselves in the fluffy white stuff. It was pretty to see the big flakes coming down. We all had a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving yesterday and enjoyed a quiet day here at home today. I hope you all enjoy your weekend!

My Latest Cakes!

Here are my latest cakes. They are getting a little easier to decorate. The more you do it the easier it is and the better they look. Superman cake was for my nephew Skylar's fifth birthday, and OSU cake is for Keaton, who is part of our extended babysitting family. He is celebrating his seventh birthday! His only request was that there were homemade buckeye's on it!

Natalie's First Riding Lesson!

Natalie would like you to meet Daxie! She is a 17 year old Quarter horse and very sweet! We started riding lessons last night at Shady Lane Stables in Shawnee. Natalie's instructor, Shelly did a great job teaching Natalie the basics of tacking, grooming, mounting/dismounting, leading, cleaning up, and general facts about horses. A month or so ago we looked into riding lessons and asked Natalie if she would like to give up dance to learn how to ride. Let's just say, we didn't have to ask her twice and things were set into motion from there. I figured we might as well spend money on something that she is passionate about. Last night went very well learning how to stop and start Daxie and even getting her to trot a little bit. I must say my camera did not do a very good job at taking pictures. I will hopefully get better ones next time!

We are still here!

So...never believe me when I say I'll be right back to give you all an update! Honestly it all depends on what is going on and if I have a quite minute to sit down quick to say hello to all of you! Things have been so terribly busy! Too busy for my liking honestly! Don't miss understand though...everything has been good, we are all healthy and happy, it's just those darn days just slip by so quick! This weekend though I'm focusing on just sticking around home and enjoying the family. It's funny how that sounds good to Keith and I, but the kids are always asking where can we go and who can we visit! The forecast sounds like beautiful fall weather and we are just going to work around the house. Hopefully I can get some of my flower beds cleaned out for winter. Working outside in the flowers/weeds is very relaxing to me. I know sounds crazy to some of you, but it's true. But...we take what the day gives us, so we will see how it all works out.

Some exciting news since the last time I posted! Natalie turned 7 years old. We just had a small birthday party for her. The plan is for us to go to her favorite horse farm and go riding at some point. Just haven't set the date yet for that. Also, Kolton has two teeth now and is almost sitting up by himself! He is getting so big! He eats half cheerios and is enjoying his cereal now. Tristin is done with soccer (thank goodness) and we are busy with Popcorn sales for cubscouts. He learned how to shoot his new little bow that we picked up on a garage sale this summer. Looks just like his Dad standing out there! Keith does a great job teaching him how to correctly do it. Even I took a little lesson...it was fun! I'm not as bad as Keith says I am =0) !! Lets see...Lola...she has been busy with Preschool and "helping Mommy". She totes around after me and helps me with whatever I'm doing. She's sweet and growing up to be quite the young lady! Keith is still busy at work and likes to spend time in the work shop on his days off. He is almost finished up with the trim work for Kolton's room. It looks so nice! As for myself, I'm busy with this and that. The kids keep me busy during the day and in between activities and chores I'm still sewing. I have a new little doll I'm working on that says "I'm a REAL princess, my father is the king of kings" on her belly. I'm going to give her a little crown. She will be cute! I also started selling for Uppercase Living. I'm having an Open House next Sat., which family and friends reading this should have received an invite yesterday. For those of you that didn't let me know...your always Welcome! You can check out the online catalog at www.uppercaseliving.com and enter the ID: 599343 and token: Thompson, to view it! It is really an awesome product and I know everyone is going to love it! GREAT company to work for and GREAT extra money for the holidays. Any questions, just let me know.

Well, I guess that is about it for now. The kids are still sleeping upstairs and Kieth is off to work, so I think I'm going to take advantage of this quite time to get some work done...wish me luck! Have a GREAT weekend and I hope to talk to you all soon!

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New Dolls!

Another GREAT week!! I'll be back to tell you more all about what's going on around here, but just wanted to let ya know that I've been listing dolls, so check out my Etsy! Talk to you all soon!!

Best Friends Forever!

Such a cute picture of Natalie and Shayna! Despite the age difference of Natalie-6 and Shayna-8 they just get along together so well! Could be their shared love and passion for horses that plays into it, but they do spend a lot of time together and I think they will always be good close friends!!