Thanksgiving

This year we celebrated Thanksgiving with our friends.  I had a bit of a stuffing scare.  I was trying to be really "with it" and prepare my stuffing early, but it turned out terrible.  I was totally sad because it is my favorite part of the meal.  So after a bit of encouragement by my hubby and my sister the next morning I started another batch and it came out great!  The meal was tasty and the time shared with friends even better.  To top off the day our kiddos put on a Thanksgiving play!  I was very proud of Jaye.  She knew her lines and even some of the other kiddos' too. Little boy even made his appearance as both a pilgrim and a Native American babe.  He tagged along and enjoyed every minute of it.  Bigger boy made a couple appearances as a Native American, but mostly was a part of the audience. The kids entertained us and we learned a bit of Thanksgiving history at the same time!

More Adventures with Friends

In early fall we took a trip with our friends to a local estate.  It was loads of fun for the kids!  All sorts of adventures to be had including: a farm, caves to explore, a massive jungle gym and beautiful gardens.  What fun we had!  

Visit from Friends (August)

In August some of our friends from Scotland came for a couple days of fun.  It was great to see our kids play together.  Distance and time didn't mean a thing to the two BFF girls.  

Tea Party Birthday

Well the tea party was a hit!  Our little lady had a wonderful day enjoying as she said, "a dainty tea party."  She is now officially five.  (I was told that, "mom, I am not five until I blow out the candles at my party!")  Love this girl!  A big thank you to Hannah for all your help.  She was my party planning helper extraordinare.   Here are a few pictures from the event.