Thanksgiving

For Thanksgiving afternoon and evening, we headed to my parent's house for the "feast." First of all, I've got to hand it to mom. Only a professional chef could cook potatoes, yams, turkey, rolls, green beans, gravy, and pumpkin pie and have it all ready at the same time, warm. Way to go, mom! I strive to someday be able to accomplish the same feat. It was a delicious dinner and so much fun to be with family. I love the feeling of Thanksgiving and gathering together to eat comfort food. Here is the beautiful table. Mikayla and Gramps were coloring pictures in her Mickey Mouse colorbook.

Grammie read the Little People book to the kids. They actually kind of sat still!

Then we played Uno. Tyler won the first time (with the help of a pro) and then Grammie cleaned up the second round. It's fun because now they have a Sesame Street version. The toy companies think of everything.

Yesterday was Black Friday and, yes, I actually went shopping. I really wanted to pick up some fresh decorations and Joann's was having a great sale so I got some new things and actually stood in a looooong line to pay for it. At first I thought, "this isn't worth it" but then I quickly remembered I was without kids and standing in line without saying, "stop touching, come here, stand by mommy," was almost like a vacation. I was actually Happy standing in line...strange.

Later, we went to El Pollo Loco. Daddy got an ice cream cone and had to share with our 2 ice cream lovers. I think daddy got a few licks inbetween but it was gone pretty fast.

After dinner, we went to Target. By this time it wasn't crowded and we had fun looking at all of the toys. I've picked up Christmas gifts but I have yet to find something for Tyler. Mikayla can point out all the stuff she wants but Tyler doesn't really tell me what he can't live without. I'm having trouble finding something just for him that he'll enjoy. He seemed to love the $250 horse that actually eats and shakes his head. What will they come up with next.

This one's for Uncle Dannie. Tyler is attached to his "King" car from the movie "Cars." He doesn't go far without it and he found that it has a convenient hook for those times when he has to suck his thumb and his other hand is full. It's a perfect fit!