Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving 2008 is now a memory and a good one at that. We shared our turkey with friends and family. We had 17 people at our house this year and it was nice to share the holiday with others. The kids had a great time outside building a fort. I don't think I've ever seen Christopher so tired.



Christopher enjoyed a feast at school and made himself a vest and hat. During the preparation for the feast we made butter out of heavy cream. I had no idea that was possible. I shook and shook my jar and lo and behold I made butter. I was very impressed with myself.



We have much to be thankful for this year. We are especially grateful for our family and friends. I am ever thankful for the beauties. It doesn't get much better than this.

Birthdays and Getting Old

I can't believe another year has already passed. I can't believe I'm another year older. I've now celebrated too many anniversaries of my 39th birthday. I know it's just a number, but it's a number I'm not too fond of! The beauties were so great today. Christopher boxed up his own presents for me. He presented me this morning with two boxes...one contained a rock and the other assorted change and a Han*nah Mont*ana pencil sharpener right out his sister's room. Julia created her own pop-up birthday card. We then went out to dinner and had b-day cake. It was nice.

October

October found the beauties enjoying beautiful fall weather. We had a great time apple picking. The orchard was at the top of a mountain and I made it to the top much to my beautiful family's surprise! Halloween was great! We have enough candy to last us a year. Our backyard is really pretty this time of year. The colors are beautiful, but it takes several weekends to clean it all up once they all fall. School is in full swing and the beauties are enjoying every minute. Julia and I went to see the O*lympic Gymnasti*c Supe*rstars and it was GREAT! Julia proudly wears her Nas*tia Liu*kin shirt every where! Now on to November....