November 29

Today is another family favorite day- Black Friday!! Look who's out and about on this chilly morning!

After everyone's shopping spree we had dinner at OK Joes, so everyone could experience some really good KC bbq, and then headed to the Plaza and Crown Center to see all of the lights. 

November 28

Happy Thanksgiving!!

We are ready to race and burn a few calories this morning!

Then we pigged out!

And crashed!

And took time for some family photos. My how we've grown!

November 27

And, it's finished!!! Not a minute too soon! Well, for the most part it's finished. It's finished as much as we need to host 21 people for Thanksgiving this weekend. The last few finishing touches will be done next week. We love it!!! So glad we decided to do this.

We were able to talk all 21 people coming to KC into running or walking the Turkey Trot 5k tomorrow morning! And since my office isn't quite up and running yet, it can be our packet pick-up station. At most race pick-ups you just get your t-shirt and envelope with important info, but note that our pick-up also has festive hats too!!! 

Everyone is super excited to be wearing their new turkey hats!! And no holiday is complete without a craft- so everyone is coloring a Thanksgiving placemat!

November 26

Today in Grayson's class, it was pajama day! When his class gets 10 compliments for various things, like following directions, walking nicely in the hall, helping those who need help, ect, they get a pajama day. Today was also his school's Thanksgiving lunch for all of the parents to come to. When I dropped him off, I think he was a bit embarrassed that I wanted to take his picture! And when Adam and I came back to eat lunch with him, he didn't really want to leave his friends to eat with us! It's started so early :(

November 24

 Although Christmas has begun inside, there is still lots of fall to deal with outside. We love our house in our old, established neighborhood, but it comes with the very big chore of dealing with LOTS of leaves!! Adam has given up with his blower and rake and decided to borrow our neighbor's monster sized blower to get the job done faster!

 

Several hours and over 30 bags later, I think we are calling it quits for the season! This is our last load after the 20-something bags we already did last week. 

November 23

 

This morning we had Breakfast with Santa at Chick-Fil-A. They were so hospitable and gave all the kids free breakfast, treats, and a little toy as we left. Grayson was a bit nervous to sit on Santa's lap, but eventually warmed up a bit and asked for a puppy. Neylan wasn't nervous at all and asked for a Buzz and Woody camera. 

Since we are hosting Thanksgiving this year, and people arrive in a few days, we are decorating part of our house for Christmas. The rest of the house will be decorated for fall, but since this will be our family Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations, we thought we would decorate for both! 

Everyone pitched in and helped!

November 22

The ceiling is starting to go up!

I just wanted a picture of my office, but these goofballs wouldn't move!

November 19

I found a box and a bag of shoes in the basement today- and luckily they are Grayson's size. They are hand-me-downs from our triplet friends, so there are multiples of several pairs! Grayson was so excited to have new shoes that he spent a lot of time organizing them!

November 18

This morning I took a few maternity pics for my neighbors. She is so cute and so very pregnant! There's going to be another boy on the street very soon! 

And little Franny is none too happy about it!

After a quick lunch and nap we headed to the zoo with friends for the last hour they were open

Neylan had no interest in walking today and just wanted to ride. I am test driving our neighbor's stroller today in hopes it may be what we need for riding around Disney World in. It was perfect, except that the tires were flat and I didn't realize it until we got there!

November 16

With only 2 weekends left before our Thanksgiving company arrives we need to get some yard work done. Adam climbed up on the roof to check out the gutters and see how full of leaves they were. He got up there and then said, "I don't see this ending well!" So I ran to get the camera and the phone in case I needed to call 911!

While Adam worked on the roof, I raked some leaves, only to have the bags dumped out on the sidewalk so someone could ride their scooter through the pile. 

Abby's family is coming home today and I think she knows it! While we worked in the yard, she perched herself in between the sidewalk and the street to watch all of the cars pass by, probably hoping one would come to rescue her from our craziness!

Grayson really wanted to help, so Adam let him climb a few steps on the ladder and clean out some leaves. He was pretty thrilled!

It was a long day, so dinner out at Steak n' Shake was it!

November 14

Look what these guys got tonight?! They are excited for the moment. Grayson wanted to sleep in here tonight, but we'll see how long it lasts. Neylan has never had a headboard and footboard since we moved in, so we've been looking for a while. But, with 21 people coming for Thanksgiving, we thought bunk beds would be a good bet and a way to get an extra person a good night's sleep!

November 13

Things are really starting to take shape in the basement. The walls were painted today and are looking really good. 

November 12

We had a very chilly and busy afternoon, so when I stopped to get gas, it didn't take much for me to be persuaded to get some hot chocolate! This is a really special treat for them!