Kate, a Little Football and Some More Kate...
We aren't shy about our little "Katie Bug" so I guess we can brag about her just a little bit:

• Kate has new tricks this week. She started rolling over (back to front) on Sunday and has decided that she likes to play with her toes. So far it looks like she has my flexibility (sorry Chris, but being able to reach your toes was a dead giveaway) which is essential since I am starting her dance career asap. She also loves to hear her own voice and has added a new sound to her repertoir-she makes her lips vibrate. She even throws a new spin on crying by spitting/working the lips to let us know when she is extra mad.
• Sadly football is over and we all know how it ended, so we aren't going to dwell on it! I catered the football banquet last Wednesday and spent two days baking approximately 450 cupcakes...I know, having a baby gave me some sort of "Superwoman complex." Kate let me know that she wasn't happy to be left out of the baking process-she was NOT happy about hanging out in her swing. The banquet was great, Chris kept the evening positive and focused on the kids and their achievements. He is so great. I am so proud of everything that he has accomplished, it was well worth some of the small personal sacrifices that we made to be able to have this experience.
• Christmas is around the corner and we are feeling especially grateful for all of the things that we have-Wonderful family and friends that are so good to us, a beautiful and healthy baby that we adore, jobs that we love (well, me at least...), a successful football season and having the gospel, which helps us keep it all in perspective. Thank you all for your love and support this last year (can we call this the Homer family Christmas card?). Merry Christmas!