Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Thanksgiving 2013

We had a lovely Thanksgiving. My sister and Jim's parents stayed with us and we ate a LOT of turkey. Jim was happy :)


Laura and Grandma (and Papa too) made a boatload of the best onion rings ever.


And we continued one of my favorite family traditions - a handmade table runner. I roll out a sheet of paper and leave markers on the floor all morning on the day of Thanksgiving. Throughout the morning, everybody stops by to add some artwork. It doesn't make for a Martha Stewart table, but then, we're not a Martha Stewart family. I love it!




Yes, I know there's a gross factor in using a "foot turkey" on your eating table, but its also very creative, cute and I don't think anyone died from the germs.


Jim's hand turkey


Adam's flower garden



Also, I'm thankful to report that everything on the Thanksgiving table turned out just fine. I think this might be my first Thanksgiving dinner without any major mistakes or catastrophes. Woohoo!

Monday, December 2, 2013

Happy Birthday Adam!

I love you Adam!



We had to have a talk about his throwing style.


They were beating us!


Super cool complimentary gift from the alley.




"I'm such a cool 2nd grader"


Goofballs


Black and Blue frosting, his favorite colors. 
Anyone interested in psychoanalyzing that fact?



My favorite picture


The R/C car has been a big hit. I love it when we get a gift right on the nose.


"Hmmmm...what kind of trouble can I cause with Silly String?"

I love you Adam