Sneaking In

This is a picture of the girls hiding behind a tree at...Terrible's Casino in Iowa. I guess they wanted to play a few penny slots...but knew they'd have to sneak in. Good hiding girls!!!!

Actually we stopped at Terrible's on the way down to Missouri to feast on their buffet for lunch...and the girls did feast. Lots of pizza, breadsticks, and treats!

11.24.2010

On to Christmas

It's a Dobbelaere tradition to decorate for Christmas the weekend after Thanksgiving. Even though we traveled to Missouri, we still had time to keep our tradition. Sunday was spent putting up the tree and all the Christmas decorations.

As we were decorating for the Christmas season, we had a little visitor come to the house. The Elf on the Shelf rang the bell and sat waiting for the girls to welcome him to their home. With curious eyes we opened the box in which he arrived in. Within the box was a story of why he was here and there next to the book he sat. We were instructed to name the Elf and Kendall did so without a beat..."Strawberry Shortcake."

So Strawberry Shortcake sits on the tv today and will observe the girls...are they naughty or nice...Santa will want to know. As the day nears its end, the Elf (AKA Strawberry Shortcake) will head back home to report on Kendall and Sydney. He will return tomorrow in a new spot to observe once again...and will continue this until Christmas Eve.

11.28.2010

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all. We hope you had a wonderful holiday.

We most definitely did...it was spent with Papa Mike, Grandma Elaine, Uncle Chad, Brandon and Emily...in Missouri.

Our holiday began a bit earlier than expected, but only by half a day. With winter knocking on our door and threatening an ice storm, we decided to hit the road bright and early Wednesday morning. Good thing we did, as we heard that MN and IA drivers were advised to remain off the roads until the storm had passed.

As we got further away from MN and into MO, the temperatures rose. Chad made sure to let those back in MN know it too by sending a text to those lovin the beautiful MN weather a picture of our temperature gage in the truck...60 degrees!

The holiday was spent doing many things, from Chuck E Cheese to a hands on science experience. A nice brisk walk to blow off some energy to hanging out with family. We had plenty to do and many loved ones around us...it was a GREAT Thanksgiving holiday.

Thank you Papa Mike and Grandma Elaine for a perfect holiday!

11.2010

Going Short

We decided to trim, okay more like chop the girls' hair. And it looks cute!!! Should be interesting as the girls get older. Right now, Syd has the most perfect hair and even Mommy wishes she had her hair. She will be the girl that gets out of bed, shakes her hair, and every piece will just fall into place. Then there is Kendall...her hair doesn't lay right, it flips and turns. She will be the girl in the bathroom throwing a fit because her hair won't do a thing. Maybe Sydney will come to the rescue??? Only time will tell.

My brother and his kids paid a visit this past weekend. It was great to see them and I could not believe how BIG the twins are. Hard to believe they will be 5 soon. And what well behaved kids they are!!!

Talk about double trouble...this is what you call double, double trouble!!!

11.6.2010

Lovin Popcorn

A Sunday night tradition for the Dobbelaere household is to have an early dinner, take baths, then pop up some popcorn...The girls LOVE it!!!! If only everthing in life was this simple!!!


10.24.2010