Thanksgiving

Daniel Boone tabletop display
Looks like Big Bird's nest
Nothing says Thanksgiving like watching pigs
Cuddle time with Grandpa
Sporting a new 'do


And once again I am playing catch up. We had a nice Thanksgiving. We went to my grandparent's house in Wheaton with my Dad and brother/sister-in-law. We all rode in my van. It was funny seeing my brother wedged in between booster seats in the back. And Isaac had a horrible cough which had Tim cringing. (And Tim did not get sick.) Nate had to work that weekend so he stayed home and watched the Packers game in peace. I don't think he minded us leaving. I always enjoy spending time with my extended family. The day after Thanksgiving we went to Cosley Zoo. Zoo is a generous term. It's more like some farm animals, but the kids still like going. And I want to say that the Thanksgiving meal is completely wasted on my kids. They eat some turkey, a couple bites of beans and a roll. They didn't even like the applesauce because it was chunky. Nate remembers not liking his Grandma's chunky applesauce either.

Caleb had Patriot week at school. He had to do a tabletop display of a historical figure/event. He did Daniel Boone and I think it turned out well. Caleb and Nate have had the stomach flu. I've been disinfecting the house and praying no one else gets it!

My head has been spinning the last couple of weeks with details for the children's choir. They arrive on Tuesday afternoon and leave Friday morning. We are hosting 2 boys and a female staff member. I'm really looking forward to it and praying that the stomach flu has left our house by then!

Caleb was embarrassed by me the other day. I found it funny. I brought him to school late and his class was outside for recess. I walked with him outside but as soon as he had to turn the corner to join the kids he said, "Mom, you can leave now." Thankfully this only happens once in a while, for the most part he still wants me around him. I'm trying to enjoy it, I know it will end.

Yesterday I got my hair cut really short. I just wanted a change. The stylist blew it out straight. It's fun to see it straight, but it will go back to curly tomorrow. It's too much work/time to straighten it.

I'm also excited about next weekend! My sister is flying in and we'll celebrate Christmas with my family. Stephanie, Mom and I are also going to spend a day together in Chicago- fun times!