Thanksgiving fun!

My parents came to St. Louis for Thanksgiving. It was the first time in 30 years that they were not hosting. Talk about big shoes to fill!!!! I don't know if I did it as well as they have, but I had a lot of fun trying and hope to host again.

Mom and Olivia enjoying some cuddle time.


All four kids dressed up and ready for lunch.

An appetizer of Garrett's Popcorn.

The table(s) set and ready for an amazing lunch (if I don't say so myself).

Mom enjoying an afternoon nap. Apparently the football and ads couldn't keep her interest; she went off into the living room for some R&R.

Decking the halls!!!!!

Thanksgiving preparation

soup made
cranberries made
pecan pie made
pumpkin pies made
stuffing made
sweet potatoes made
apple sauce made
rolls made

Now we just have to wait until tomorrow to roast our turkey and make mashed potatoes!!!! YUMMY!

Every Thanksgiving preparation needs a fairy to help!

Better late than never.

Holloween was a lot of fun this year! All the kids really got into trick-or-treating, sharing candy (all kit-kats come to me), and enjoying their friends and neighbors. We had a weekend celebration here in our cul-du-sac. Liv mastered saying, "tick-o-teat!" It was so cute watching her knock on doors.

The boys have gotten to her!

Liv now sports a cape for most occasions.