This is Bart and Bubba as we set up our Christmas tree the day before Thanksgiving. The kids had a LOT of fun setting out the decorations... especially Miss Whitney.
Here she is digging into the stocking bag, trying to figure out which one(s) she wants. Hair is all wet after a bath.
Looking at the tree with the lights for the first time:
The following day, we had Thanksgiving Dinner with Bart's parents. In the morning we watched the parade and hung out at our house. Then we went out to dinner.
Here's me and the kids at the restaurant:
Bubba got into the salt:
Steve & Marsha
Back at our house with our (almost) totally decorated tree.
And it wouldn't be 'almost' Christmas if Marsha wasn't handing out gifts!! Here is a beautiful blanket/quilt she made for baby boy.
Grandma & Grandpa with the kids.
Getting crazy
After dinner we watched a movie, and then I started getting excited about Black Friday. I went out (*by myself) to Toys R Us and got some pretty awesome deals. Love getting deals. Love the rush of the Christmas shopping. Some people are against Black Friday starting on Thursday night, but I LOVE it!
This year I was especially Thankful for my family. And especially Thankful we hadn't just moved across the USA, like we did in 2011. I am grateful that MacKay has tubes in his ears so he doesn't have to constantly be on antibiotic. I love that he is learning so much and is still such a sweetie. I am grateful Whitney has a zillion friends and so many live a few doors down. I am grateful she loves preschool and is excited about learning and taking on new challenges. I am grateful Bart is more confident in his position as a dentist and our future seems a bit more clear (at times)... I am also so grateful that we are going to have a healthy baby boy in 2013. What wonderful blessings I have.
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