BFF from Canada

Val and Lissa Angus caught up in downtown Chicago for a girl's night. Parallel lives, 10 years apart... the only difference now is that she lives in Canada!

Loran's Wedding Shower

Sophie was an excellent helper to the bride.

Abby.... not so much.  She was the entertainer...

Christmas dishes from Grandma Janis

Towel Wedding Cake from Sophie and Abby

 We hosted a wedding shower for Loran at Gallagher's for the Jaskowiak side of her family.  Brunch included mimosas, salad with fresh fruit and chicken, and some amazing desserts from Dear Diva.  Loran was showered with many gifts and love.

Rodger and his girls

Loran, Sophie, Abby and Rodger spending a day together in St. Charles, MO

Christmas at Thanksgiving

We traveled to Southern Illinois for a relaxing, long Thanksgiving weekend.  The girls enjoyed time with their Grandma Janis and Grandpa.  Rodger devoted a lot of his time to installing a collective Christmas gift for them - a new digital sound system for the house.  Valerie opted to go for a run, and logged 7.5 miles... longest run ever!

Sophie and Abby were spoiled by their Aunts, Uncles, and Grandparents as we celebrated Christmas at Thanksgiving.  They both received American Girl dolls and many accessories, including matching pajamas.  The girls spent their weekend playing with their new dolls, Kit and Molly as well as many other toys they had received.

It was a weekend packed with events; the Gueberts had the pleasure of meeting Kay's boyfriend for the first time.  In addition, lots of conversation was devoted to Loran and her wedding.  Rodger took all of his girls to an old-fashioned Christmas parade in St. Charles, MO.  On Sunday, we hosted a bridal shower for Loran.  Grandma made lots of wonderful home-cooked meals, and enjoyed showing the girls how to talk to "Mr. Christmas".  We left Watson on the farm for a few months due to all of our holiday travels.  All in all, it was a great holiday weekend.

November = Decorate for Christmas Month

Yes, we know it is early, but we took the time this weekend to put up all of our Christmas decorations.  Below is a picture of Abby and Sophie showing off their Christmas spirit with new Santa Jammies and their holiday toys.

S-O-P-H-I-E

Thanks to "Super Why", Sophie mastered the alphabet over the summer. Thanks to Miss Stacey, she is now learning to write her name.  Here's evidence of preschool learning...

Beauty and the Beast

Sophie was extremely excited to see her first live play, "Beauty and the Beast"!!  Valerie's school put on the production and did an excellent job!  Below are a few pictures of Sophie, in her Belle costume, with Mrs. Potts and the Royal Couple.

Sophie with Mrs. Potts

Sophie with Belle and Beast (after transformation)