My cubicle - My home away from home

I took my camera to work with me one night since I didn't want to leave it in my van while I worked. Alas...it was the perfect opportunity to take some pictures of my cubicle so everyone can see where I work day in and day out. My cubicle is known at 'the jungle' to my peers....thanks to dad who got me a gag gift of a plant 6 years ago. That plant has taken over my cubicle and has spawned many baby plants that are taking over other people's cubicles as we speak. As you can see....I proudly display many pictures of my kids...and update them very frequently. My cubicle is popular because it very 'lived in'....I get compliments on it ALL the time!!! :) I have been in this cubicle for 10 years...and I don't think they will move me anytime soon...unless of course I completely loose my job. Fingers crossed for that not to happen!!! :)

Grandparents are the BEST!!!

Here are some fun pics of the kids and grandma and grandpa from when they were visiting last for Thanksgiving and Isabelle's birthday. As you can see, everyone enjoyed cuddling and cheesing it up for the camera. :)

Whiskers Vs. Johnny

Here is Whiskers on the hunt to try and catch Johnny...the betta fish. Hmmm...the fact that Johnnyis in a tank didn't seem to deter Whiskers one bit....he was diligent and convinced he was going to catch that fish at some point! As expected...Johnny is still swimming happily in his tank and Whiskers is sulking in a corner somewhere. :)

Trying to fill BIG shoes

This is Isabelle doing one of her favorite things...walking around in mommy's shoes. She is actually getting pretty good at it....she just gets tripped up on the baby gates...since they have a bar across the floor as well. Now she is working on her daddy's work boots! :)

Make sure you practice GOOD oral hygiene!!!

This is Little Miss Isabelle showing everyone how to practice good oral hygiene by showing her teeth brushing skills. OK...really she just likes to put the brush under the water and suck it off....but come on she is ONLY 2!!!! :) (ALMOST)

Family Photo

So we were going to have Kendra take pictures of the kids this year, but her family came down with the swine flu the weekend of our session...and we are tight with money. So, instead I busted out our camera and took pictures myself. Now I am certainly not a photographer and there were PLENTY of pictures that looked horrible....but we managed to get a couple that were pretty darn good. This is the one that everyone liked the best. So...this will appear on the Maier holiday card this year! If you would like any copies....I accept cash, check, and money orders. :) lol Just kidding!!

Little Mama

This is Miss Isabelle being our little mama and feeding her bunny a bottle while it is in its car seat. She is so darn cute and the best little mama ever. I see lots of baby care supplies entering our house in the near future!!!! :)

Trick or Treating

Saturday night Mike and I took the kiddos out trick or treating. Isabelle started out with a vengeance, running from house to house but then she got tired. Mike and I had to stuff our pockets with candy to lighten her load. We went about 3 blocks and then headed home. We came back with A LOT of Snickers bars and other various candies. The kids favorite is definitely suckers of any kind. John got one while out trick or treating and insisted on carrying it the entire rest of the way in his hand....it could NOT be placed in his bucket!! It really was a lot of fun!! :)