Thanksgiving

We hosted Thanksgiving at our house this year.  It wasn't a big crowd, but we had a nice time.  The "kids" made gingerbread houses and enjoyed playing with Jeremy.    Andy had to work the day after Thanksgiving, so Jeremy drove me and the kids up to Chicago.  We spent the day/night there and then Andy drove up on Sat morning.   The plan was to go to Legoland Discovery Zone, but Erin came down with the flu while we were in Chicago.  So everyone went except me and Erin, and then when they got back we just packed up and went home.  Eventually everyone got sick (except Andy!), so we had a long two weeks of functioning on survival mode.  :)  Thankfully we are all feeling better in time for Christmas.

A week or so ago we got 7 inches of snow.  We were so thankful it came on a Saturday so we had time to shovel the driveway.  We used all the snow from the drive and made a fort for the boys.  The snow was perfect for snowballs and building.  So the boys had a blast playing outside.  Erin went out a little, but she's still young enough that it's not her idea of fun yet.  :)

Erin B-day and Stu & Barb visit

Erin celebrated her 2nd birthday the beginning of November.   Most of her gifts she was indifferent.  But she got a new baby and stroller and she loves those!  I'm amazed at the differences between Erin and the boys.  She has such a natural mothering nature it surprises me occasionally.  She readily brings the boys there blankies when they are crying or upset.  She also puts away toys or kitchen things when she sees me doing it.  In fact, when I work, she helps Andy put away dishes since he doesnt know where anything goes!  She's also starting to talk alot more....things we can understand.  The little phrases she uses are a crack up sometimes.  I ask her a question and her response is, "Umm........sure."    What a joy this little girl is in our family.  :)

Stu and Barbara came to the states for a couple weeks.  Barbara was in a wedding, and then we had a little wedding reception in Atwood for Stu and Barb.  We all enjoyed getting to spend time with them.   Uncle Johnie even flew out for a visit!  Stu and Barb even stayed with us in Lafayette for a couple days.  So the kids enjoyed getting to play with them at their own house.  Oh, and if you notice no furniture in those pictures, that's because I had the carpets cleaned.  :)