Thanksgiving

We went to Grandma Rhonda and Grandpa Hans' house for Thanksgiving. Jeffrey, Lyndsey and Lyndsey's dad also came. The kids all played so well together. I made cranberry bread and Lyndsey made some pies. We enjoyed delicious turkey, potatoes, olives, pickles, jello, rolls, stuffed celery, and great-grandma's stuffing recipe. It was so good!

Afterwards, we played minute-to-win-it. Lyndsey brought all of the supplies and it was so fun. Everyone had a blast. We enjoyed pie, fudge, cookies, cake, and all sorts of goodies afterwards.

We came home esrly the next morning and set up our Christmas tree.

Redecorating

Our flooring is coming apart so we have to plan on getting new flooring at some point in the future. Because of that the long train of thought began about knocking out the wall dividing the front room from the living room and getting new curtains and changing the color scheme. I have so much I want to do but we got a little bit done and I want to share.

Here's the before picture.

And our current progress is pretty good but not complete.

 

I cannot wait to knock out this wall! In the meantime I made some new artwork and pillows.

Miscellaneous Pictures: September - November

Every morning after Lucy leaves for the bus, the boys drink a bottle and snuggle on the couch watching cartoons. 

 

Lucy is a CANADIAN! We turned in her application for proof of citizenship back in March! We finally got the proof in October!

Lucy loves to draw and then give away the pictures. She drew her bus #51 and a picture of her teacher, Ms. Meghan that she took to school one day.

She drew a picture of Nana and Papa and sent them to California.

 

She drew a picture of Jesus eating Macaroni and Cheese. He accidentally spilled a little on his shirt and knocked over his milk. Her imagination is the greatest. 

 

I went to Women's Conference with a few of my dear friends. 

Ben and I went bowling with more friends. 

Ben started hockey again and I was brave and took the kids twice. He'll have games on Saturdays at the Olympic Oval through March. 

Everyone got sick with some sort of flu. We all took turns though. Luke's was the saddest though. He is so mellow but when he is sick he sure acts like it. This kid threw up all over me. It was so incredibly gross and I couldn't stop saying "ewww" and gagging as I was rinsing us off in the shower. He then laid on the rocking chair for a good hour without moving. It was the longest I have ever seen him sit still!! He recovered quickly but he was the saddest little puppy ever. 

We played Turkey Bingo that was put on by Tooele City. It was free and we went home with a lot of goodies and a nice gift card to a local grocery store. 

We made some progress on our yard. Lucy had picture day and I think the rest is self explanatory.