Morgan sporting the indian costume he made at school. Anytime I ask Morgan to show me something or to take a picture Pepper always joins in. She cracks me up.
Morgan's indian name was "Growling Bear." Seems very fitting to me.
We decided to stay home this Thanksgiving holiday because I didn't want Hazel around too many people in close quarters. Luckily, our friends, the Lloyds, were also staying in town and we decided to celebrate together. The day before I spent baking two pies, mincemeat-chocolate chip cupcakes, sweet potatoe cassarole and rolls. Pepper was my little helper for most of it. Morgan helped for about a minute but Daddy was home too so he had better things to do.
Hazel's 1st Thanksgiving.She kept up her usual angel babyness and slept most of the day/evening in her car seat.
Ava always has the coolest toys. These kept Morgan busy most of the afternoon. Especially, having to rebuild every time Ava knocked it all down. Good thing he really likes her and she's not his sister or there would have been a lot of tears and possible blood shed. (just kidding...kind of.)
My traditional apple/dried cherry pie. Pepper helped with the cutouts.
Ava and Pepper getting ready for movie time and then bed.
The Lloyds watching "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," in their movie room.
Morgan taking it easy on the super huge bean bag.
Morgan being a nice brother and playing dress up with Pepper. We had a lot of fun being together as a family on this long weekend but I am glad school is starting again tomorrow! Morgan and Pepper do better with breaks from each other. Me too!
Saturday night we decorated the Christmas tree but for some reason I completely forgot to take pictures. It was a little choatic trying to keep Morgan and Pepper from breaking everything and stay calm. Hazel slept through it all of course. Yesterday afternoon Cody and the kids decorated our front tree. It was a little rainy and cold but they enjoyed themselves.
We are very excited for the Christmas season to start. I am especially happy to start listening to christmas music non stop.
Ava always has the coolest toys. These kept Morgan busy most of the afternoon. Especially, having to rebuild every time Ava knocked it all down. Good thing he really likes her and she's not his sister or there would have been a lot of tears and possible blood shed. (just kidding...kind of.)
My traditional apple/dried cherry pie. Pepper helped with the cutouts.
Ava and Pepper getting ready for movie time and then bed.
The Lloyds watching "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," in their movie room.
Morgan taking it easy on the super huge bean bag.
Morgan being a nice brother and playing dress up with Pepper. We had a lot of fun being together as a family on this long weekend but I am glad school is starting again tomorrow! Morgan and Pepper do better with breaks from each other. Me too!
Saturday night we decorated the Christmas tree but for some reason I completely forgot to take pictures. It was a little choatic trying to keep Morgan and Pepper from breaking everything and stay calm. Hazel slept through it all of course. Yesterday afternoon Cody and the kids decorated our front tree. It was a little rainy and cold but they enjoyed themselves.
We are very excited for the Christmas season to start. I am especially happy to start listening to christmas music non stop.In honor of the holiday weekend, I just want to say how grateful we are for our little family. Life may not be perfect, or our parenting skills, but we wouldn't trade this life for anything in the world. We are also grateful for our friends and family that live close and far. Life is much sweeter with all of you in it. Thank you for all you do!
Happy Thanksgiving!
1 comments:
I could see a peek of your Christmas tree through the front window. I am glad your Thanksgiving was so low key with a newborn. I am even happier to see you letting Pepper help in the kitchen - it may make bigger messes and take longer, but she is learning ownership (can you tell I am reading a parenting book?). You kids are so cute...we sure do miss you guys!
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