You know it is Christmas decoration day when you find Chippy and Melty hanging out on one of our chandeliers.
I could not disappoint them, so let’s get this holiday season started. The boxes are out and the decorations are going up!
The Last Day
It is our last day with the Blumes as they all head home tomorrow. We spent the day hanging out because it rained all day. We attempted a trip to the Magic Tree and the Candy Cane Crib, but the weather affected the light displays. We did have our traditional Friday night pizza while we watched football. It wasn’t quite the day we hoped for, but it was relaxing and just time with family. It has been a great, few days. I think John said it best. He said, “Mom, I’m sad. Everyone leaves tomorrow. Why is Thanksgiving so short?!?” It has been a Thanksgiving full of more memories for all of us. I love this family!
Thanksgiving
What a beautiful day! The weather was perfect and the family was as goofy as ever. We spent the morning chatting, laughing, and prepping food. We spent the afternoon enjoying the sixty-degree weather and just being with family. In keeping with tradition, we took some pictures of the kids.
They can only not get crazy for so long…
Thanksgiving dinner was fabulous as always with all the traditional fixings.
We wrapped up the evening by the fire while the kids played Apples to Apples.
It was a great day spent with family and it doesn’t get any better than that. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
The Blumes Arrive!
The brisket is on the smoker. The pies are ready to be baked.
The turkey is in the brine.
The South Carolina Blumes arrived right about 4 pm followed by the Illinois Blumes at 8 pm.
Family is here and it feels like Thanksgiving.
It was a great night of food, family, and fun. I am so happy to have everyone here!
Last 2018 Cyclocross
It was the last Cyclocross of 2018 at Cosmo Park. The kids and I went to hang out and cheer on Andy on this cold night. Fun times were had to close out the year!
Cats
Josefina and Topanga have a permanent place on our wall now. We really do miss those two.
The Purge
The American Girl and Shopkins purge is complete and this is what Laura decided not to keep. The mom in me is sad that she has moved on and chosen not to keep everything. The practical part of me was adding up the costs in my head as she made her choices. The rough estimate is $500 new. I tell myself that she got lots of enjoyment out of everything, and she did, but I also got enjoyment out of buying it for her and watching her play. After Thanksgiving, it all goes up for sale. It is the “end of an era”, but don’t feel too sad for me because the teenage girl clothing obsession has started…
